Patriots: Henderson is game-changer vs. Steelers after Week 1 debacle without him

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson shared an encouraging message after returning to practice following an ankle injury sustained in Week 1. He told Mike Reiss of ESPN NFL Nation on X that he was "ready to go" ahead of their upcoming matchup.

So, in his highly anticipated season debut, Henderson wasted no time showing his value to the Patriots' offense. A viral video posted by ClutchPoints on X captured Henderson shifting into high gear and scoring a stunning 39-yard touchdown, electrifying the home crowd and providing his team with an early spark.

After missing the season opener due to injury, the dynamic running back quickly showcased the explosive playmaking ability that the Patriots sorely missed last week. His impressive touchdown run set the tone against Pittsburgh , firmly establishing him as an immediate game-changer for New England 's offense.