Could have expanded role vs. Las Vegas
Henderson would operate as the Patriots' RB1 if Rhamondre Stevenson (knee, questionable) is unable to play against the Raiders on Sunday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Stevenson was limited in practice all week due to a knee injury, and while he expressed optimism on playing Friday, head coach Mike Vrabel was not quite ready to give the veteran running back the green light for Sunday's game, per Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. Stevenson's status for Week 5 will be worth a close watch, because if he's ruled out or is expected to operate under a snap count, then Henderson would be poised to take over as the Patriots' RB1 for at least one game. Henderson has a 38-141-1 rushing line through three games this season and has caught just one pass (on three targets) for six yards in that span.
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Rhamondre Stevenson
Slated to play Sunday
Stevenson (knee) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Mack Hollins
Lands on injured reserve
The Patriots placed Hollins (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Listed questionable for Sunday
Stevenson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Expects to play, Vrabel unsure
Stevenson (knee) said Friday that he's "ready to go", while Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the running back "is not out as of yet" for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com.
Mack Hollins
Ruled out for Sunday's game
Hollins (calf) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Handles limited reps Thursday
Stevenson (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Mack Hollins
Not seen at Thursday's practice
Hollins (calf) wasn't spotted during the portion of Thursday's practice open to media, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Turns in limited practice Wednesday
Stevenson was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.
A.J. Brown
Walking without limp
Brown (ankle) was seen in the locker room Wednesday without a noticeable limp, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Mack Hollins
Not expected to practice Wednesday
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that he doesn't anticipate Hollins (calf) practicing Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.