Is TreVeyon Henderson playing today? Why Patriots RB is off to slow start vs. Texans

The New England Patriots have one of the more electric running back duos in the NFL.

In one back, they have a reliable veteran in Rhamondre Stevenson, but they also have an electric, big-play threat in rookie TreVeyon Henderson.

However, Henderson is off to a quiet start in the divisional-round game against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Here's why.

Is TreVeyon Henderson playing today?

Yes, Henderson is active and healthy, he just hasn't seen the field yet.

It's pretty typical to see Stevenson get the first drive, and with the Patriots going three-and-out on their first drive, Henderson didn't get a chance to see the field.

We should see him on drive No. 2.

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