Health was a gigantic factor the Patriots 2025 success at both the running back and tight end spots.

A year ago, the trio of Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and Hunter Henry – three huge weapons in the New England Patriots offensive arsenal – missed a total of three games.

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