Patriots’ Rookie Duo Set to Shock Buccaneers with Unexpected Impact

Ever wonder if prayer at Gillette Stadium might just be the Patriots’ secret sauce? As they gear up to face a depleted Buccaneers squad this Sunday, the New England Patriots aren’t exactly sailing smooth seas themselves—key players like Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayshon Boutte are sidelined, thrusting two rookies, TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams, into the spotlight. Now, here’s the kicker: Williams was hyped as a potential game-changer since day one, yet he’s had to wait patiently for his moment—while Henderson, once a dazzling Ohio State prospect, has struggled mightily to find his footing. Could this be their chance to flip the script, or will the weight of expectations prove too heavy? Buckle up, because this matchup might be less about the veterans and more about these fresh faces shaking things up for a Patriots squad still hunting consistency.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 02: The New England Patriots pray in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. — (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

The New England Patriots will hit the road to try to keep their winning streak going on Sunday. They will face an undermanned Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that’s still missing some key players on offense.

Unfortunately for them, Mike Vrabel’s team will also have some absences of its own. With that in mind, team insider Tracy Wolfson believes two rookies will be in for an expanded role:

“With Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayshon Boutte out for today’s game expect to see rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams more involved,” Wolfson posted on X.

With Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayshon Boutte out for today’s game expect to see rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams more involved #Patriots

— Tracy Wolfson (@tracywolfson) November 9, 2025

Williams entered the league as an intriguing pickup with some promising potential. Some argued that he would be in for a big role right out of the gate, which clearly hasn’t been the case. Now, he will have a prime opportunity to show Josh McDaniels and Drake Maye that they can count on him.

As for Henderson, he’s been one of the most disappointing rookies in the league by a significant margin this season. He hasn’t been a factor at all, even in the few instances when he’s been actually given an opportunity.

The second-round pick looked like a superstar in the making at Ohio State. Some scouts even argued that he was a better and more polished and NFL-ready prospect than fellow Buckeye Quinshon Judkins, who’s been an absolute stud for the Cleveland Browns this season.

Then again, it’s never wise or accurate to give up on a player after nine games. He just needs to get his legs back under him, and facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a bigger role might be just what he needs to finally get going.

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