"That's what he was doing in Sunday's game when a low hit by a Bills defender knocked the ball loose on a return and immediately made it clear that Gibson was not okay. He was ruled out of the game as soon as the Patriots made the announcement, and now they know he tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the 2025 season."
"This will inevitably put Mike Vrabel and Co. in a tricky situation with just Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson left in the backfield. After Gibson went down with an injury, and Stevenson lost another football, the Patriots appeared to actively make the decision to move away from the run game in the second half. However, what is apparent is the hole Gibson leaves within the offense."
Antonio Gibson suffered a torn ACL on a special teams return and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. Gibson had become a dual threat after signing last offseason, contributing significantly on special teams and in the offense. His injury leaves the Patriots with Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson as the only healthy options in the backfield. After Gibson's injury and a Stevenson fumble, the Patriots shifted away from the running game in the second half, exposing a hole in rushing production and trust. The team will likely seek a veteran running back, though few appealing free-agent options remain.
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