Patriots' Curious Approach Could Start to Make Sense vs. Steelers
The New England Patriots will receive a major boost in their Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots running back, is set to return for the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after recovering from an ankle injury. Henderson, who had been out for the past three weeks, was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Henderson was the team's leading offensive player during his rookie season, amassing 1,132 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns across both regular and postseason games.
His return is expected to boost the Patriots' offensive capabilities, particularly in the running game, as he will likely take the majority of the passing game reps from Corey Kiner and Lan Larison. Henderson's presence will also diversify the Patriots' offensive scheme, making them less predictable compared to last week's game against the Atlanta Falcons, where they struggled with third and fourth downs.
Additionally, the Steelers' offensive performance in their previous game against the Atlanta Falcons, marked by poor passing efficiency and numerous penalties, suggests that the Patriots could leverage their defensive strengths against Pittsburgh. The Patriots' defense, which ranks sixth in scoring defense, will likely be crucial in controlling the clock through the run game.
Meanwhile, the Steelers' passing game, led by Drake Maye, will need to improve, particularly after a disappointing performance in the fourth quarter of last week's game.
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