TreVeyon Henderson's Big Opportunity + NFL Week 5's Biggest Storylines

The New England Patriots' backfield might look different this week. Rhamondre Stevenson popped up on the injury report with a leg issue after banging up his knee at the end of last week's game, and Andrew Erickson points out that TreVeyon Henderson already out-carried Stevenson in Week 4. The high-value touches still went through Stevenson, but if he's limited or out against a Raiders defense that has been legit through four weeks, Henderson becomes an intriguing play.

Alfredo Brown frames it around game script: the Raiders look genuinely good now, with Kirk Cousins rejuvenated in Clint Kubiak's offense. "They are not just hanging games — they're not Rocky going the distance," Brown says. "They're actually the ones pacing some of these games." That means the Patriots may need explosive plays to keep up, and that's why they drafted Henderson in the first place. "Ramondre keeps things moving, but he doesn't break the game open," Brown notes. "He does not." The concern: Stevenson is trusted in pass protection, and Henderson will have to handle Max Crosby — "just hearing that name gave me shivers," Erickson says.

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