Henderson shines in Patriots' 32-13 win over Browns, fumbles late

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson delivered his most productive game for the New England Patriots on Sunday, rushing 10 times for 75 yards in the 32-13 win over the Cleveland Browns, but his late fourth-quarter fumble inside the 5-yard line marred the performance and underscored ongoing ball-security concerns for New England's backfield.

Henderson, the Patriots second-round pick in the 2025 draft, entered the game with limited opportunities and modest production. The 75-yard outing brought his season totals to 53 carries for 228 rushing yards and 16 receptions for 99 yards. The run came against one of the league's stingier rushing defenses; Cleveland had been allowing about 82 rushing yards per game. Henderson had an explosive 27-yard gain in the third quarter that helped set up a score, but his turnover late in the game handed possession back to the Browns.

Head coach Mike Vrabel praised Henderson's work in space and on perimeter plays. "I thought he ran well out in space. I thought he made good cuts on those perimeter plays," Vrabel said. The rookie echoed that sentiment while acknowledging the mistake. "Yeah, it is tough. It is a learning lesson for...