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The New England Patriots have discovered a promising talent in rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson over the course of the last five games.
Henderson rushed for 405 yards and four touchdowns in the last five contests and could be on his way to another big game this upcoming week.
New England will host the Giants on “Monday Night Football”, and Henderson could feast on New York’s rushing defense.
Pro Football Focus ranked the Giants’ run defense last in the NFL, presenting an opportunity for the Patriots to capitalize on this weakness.
The Giants allowed Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs to rush for 219 yards on 15 attempts on Sunday.
Henderson probably won’t hit 219 yards, but if the Patriots continue to give Henderson the ball and allow him to find his rhythm, he could eventually wear down New York’s defense and deliver an outstanding performance.
The Patriots should start relying more on their running game as the weather begins to change. Running the ball could be crucial for securing victories when conditions are poor, especially if New England struggles to throw due to the elements.
New England can start getting its running game going this week, and it should be interesting to see how Henderson does against the Giants.
