The concern is primarily Week 1 availability and usage, not Henderson’s full-season outlook. Even if he is active, a shortened ramp-up could lead New England to manage his early workload and lean more heavily on Rhamondre Stevenson.

Apply a modest Week 1 downgrade, not a season-long panic move. Henderson remains draftable and rosterable, but fantasy managers should have another Week 1 option available until he returns to full team work.

Stevenson receives a small short-term opportunity bump while Henderson remains limited.

TreVeyon Henderson — RB, New England Patriots

Henderson’s Week 1 outlook has become less secure. After earlier optimism that his right-ankle injury would not threaten the opener, Henderson was again absent from full practice work on September 1 and had still not been cleared for full participation.

There is no indication of a major setback, and Henderson has been seen walking normally. But with New England’s opener approaching, the missed preparation time now creates legitimate uncertainty around both his availability and potential workload.

Week 1 is now a real question. Henderson has avoided the worst-case injury scenario, but until he is cleared for full practice, fantasy managers should not assume a normal opening-week workload.