Patriots Lose RB Antonio Gibson to Knee Injury Against Bills

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson was ruled out of their Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills due to a knee injury sustained on a kickoff return in the second quarter. Gibson, a key kickoff returner and vital part of the Patriots' offense, had six carries for 21 yards before leaving the game, which leaves the Patriots relying on starter Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson's ongoing ball security issues, including three lost fumbles this season—the most among non-quarterbacks in the NFL—have limited his playing time, increasing pressure on Henderson to step up. The injury and Stevenson's struggles have created a challenging situation for Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, as their ground attack faces significant adversity. Gibson's injury, combined with Stevenson's reduced role, forced Henderson to take on a larger share of offensive snaps during the game. This development highlights the Patriots' depth concerns at the running back position moving forward.