It took just one game for Patriots to question if they made a big mistake

"Among the biggest weaknesses has been the backfield. At the start of the season, it looked like they were in need of major upgrades at the running back position because Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling issue reared its ugly head. Then, Antonio Gibson tore his ACL and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, eliminating one of the most reliable members of the RB group."

"Now that Stevenson is injured and rookie TreVeyon Henderson has been given the starting role, things look a lot more bleak, and it appeared to be getting even worse during Sunday's game, as backup RB Terrell Jennings suffered an injury that took him out of the game for the second half. Given their limited depth at a crucial position, it might be fair to state that the new regime in New England made a big mistake by not getting another veteran in the door."

Patriots entered the trade deadline without acquiring new players despite roster vulnerabilities. The backfield emerged as a major weakness after Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling issues and Antonio Gibson's season-ending ACL tear removed reliable options. Stevenson later suffered an injury that elevated rookie TreVeyon Henderson to starter, while backup Terrell Jennings exited a game with an injury, leaving minimal depth. The offense continued to struggle to establish the run, totaling 34 rushing yards in the first half of a recent game. Henderson broke out with two long touchdown runs and 147 rushing yards, but carries beyond him were limited and ineffective.

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