New injury has Patriots staring at alarming issue that could wreck their offense

"The good news against the Giants was that Patriots running backs, with their makeshift offensive line, racked up a respectable 119 yards rushing. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson, clearly now the No. 1 back, led the way with 67 yards on 11 carries, a 6.1-yard average. Rhnamondre Stevenson added just 40 yards on 12 carries for a 3.3-yard average. It's becoming increasingly clear that Henderson deserves the lion's share of the carries and Stevenson is the backup."

"Mike Vrabel has been justifiably hailed for his stunningly proficient offseason. He not only added solidity to his offense with better players, especially on the offensive line and at wide receiver, but also on defense, adding playmakers at every level. One area he didn't address in the offseason, other than adding Henderson in the second round of the draft, was running back depth."

"The New England Patriots kept up their winning ways with a 33-15 win over the New York Giants. It upped their season's record to 11-2, still two games atop the AFC East. Yet one position remains thin: running back. Yesterday, Terrell Jennings went out with an injury, further weakening the already depleted unit. Thankfully, they have terrific rookie TreVeyon Henderson on hand."

The New England Patriots improved to 11-2 with a 33-15 win over the New York Giants. The Patriots rushed for 119 yards despite a makeshift offensive line. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the backfield with 67 yards on 11 carries (6.1-yard average) and has emerged as the No. 1 running back. Rhnamondre Stevenson added 40 yards on 12 carries (3.3-yard average) and appears to be the backup. Terrell Jennings went out with a head injury and had no carries, further reducing depth. Antonio Gibson is out for the season, leaving the team vulnerable, and Mike Vrabel did not add a running back at the deadline.

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