TreVeyon Henderson good to go vs. Steelers
New England Patriots
OT Dametrious Crownover (knee) was the lone New England participant dominated out on Friday.
The New England Patriots acquired some good damage information forward of Sunday’s Week 2 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
RB, LB faraway from damage report
After a poor exhibiting by their speeding recreation towards the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, the Patriots count on operating again TreVeyon Henderson to make his season debut.
Henderson, a second-year RB, was faraway from the crew’s damage report on Friday after being a full observe participant this week.
On Thursday, he advised reporters he was “able to go” (by way of ESPN’s Mike Reiss).
New England achieved simply 62 yards between Rhamondre Stevenson, newcomer Corey Kiner, and Lan Larison on nationwide tv in final week’s 13-10 loss at Seattle. The defeat, which was a supremely winnable recreation, may have been prevented with a stronger presence on the bottom (amongst many different factors).
Maybe the insertion of Henderson, who’s coming off an ankle damage, can produce extra of a spark towards Pittsburgh’s formidable protection.
Linebacker Robert Spillane (knee) was additionally faraway from the damage report. Spillane was restricted throughout Wednesday’s observe, however participated absolutely on Thursday and Friday.
The veteran exterior LB collected eight tackles versus the Seahawks in what was a stable exhibiting by the Patriots’ protection. The unit will look to construct off their sturdy efficiency Sunday.
1 out, 3 questionable
New England declared one participant out on Friday: rookie offensive deal with Dametrious Crownover (knee). After taking part in a few particular groups snaps in Week 1, he’ll miss Week 2.
The Patriots listed three gamers as questionable: offensive lineman Ben Brown (knee), cornerback Carlton Davis (neck), and LB Dre’Mont Jones (foot).
Davis, who’s CB2 subsequent to star Christian Gonzalez, can be a substantial loss if he can’t play Sunday. The nine-year vet made three tackles in his begin final week and helped hold the competition low-scoring.
Plus, New England isn’t deep — or a lot skilled — on the place. Marcus Jones, Charles Woods, and rookies Karon Prunty and Channing Canada fill out the crew’s CB depth on the 53-man roster. Seven-year veteran Kindle Vildor is on the Patriots’ observe squad.
The potential lack of Jones can be vital, too. Jones, who debuted in 2019 and was signed by the Patriots in free company, performed 84.5 p.c of defensive snaps and led the crew in whole pressures (6) with three quarterback hits, a pair of hurries, and one sack in Week 1.
Steelers standing
New England’s opponent finds itself down considered one of their greatest defensive gamers.
The Steelers dominated CB Joey Porter Jr. (again) out after being restricted in observe all week. He didn’t play in Pittsburgh’s season opener, both, and there could also be extra to his standing than simply his again ailment.
Porter Jr. and Pittsburgh seem like in a Gonzalez-esque contract scenario, besides the previous’s has bled into the common season. Based on ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, “some near the scenario sensed a fracture within the relationship between Porter and the group.” Doubts about his future with the Steelers exist.
The Steelers additionally listed vast receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and OT Tony Fautanu (ankle) as questionable.
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