2026 Week 8 Fantasy Football Breaking News: TreVeyon Henderson Misses Thursday Practice With Illness

TreVeyon Henderson did not practice Thursday due to an illness, according to the New England Patriots' injury report, per ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). Henderson was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, so this is a new development. His status for Sunday's game against Miami is not yet confirmed.

TreVeyon Henderson

Henderson is a legitimate fantasy concern heading into Week 8. He wasn't on the injury report Wednesday, which means this illness emerged quickly — those situations can resolve fast, or linger right through game day. In six games this season, he's totaled 203 rushing yards, one touchdown, and five catches for 45 yards per ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), so he's a real part of the New England offense. Watch Friday's practice report closely; if he's limited or absent again, treat his Sunday status as genuinely uncertain and plan accordingly.

It's also worth noting that A.J. Brown — whose ankle and knee issues are keeping him out of practice — is similarly questionable for Sunday's game against Miami. Two offensive contributors on the injury report at once makes New England's offense harder to trust this week in general.

If Henderson can't go, Rhamondre Stevenson would be next in line for a larger workload. Stevenson is averaging 13.9 touches and 62.7% snap share (percentage of offensive snaps played) through seven games this season, making him the clear handcuff to own. He'd be a credible flex play if Henderson is ruled out. Corey Kiner has seen 6.2 touches per game at an 11.8% snap share and would likely serve as the change-of-pace back in a Henderson-less backfield — low-end upside at best in deeper leagues.