The New England Patriots may have found a stud at running back in TreVeyon Henderson after his incredible NFL debut.

New England Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson began his NFL career in style Friday with an electric play on the first play of the night against the Washington Commanders. Henderson returned the opening kickoff 100 yards on his first NFL touch to give New England an early 7-0 lead.

Watch New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson take the opening kickoff to the house on his first NFL touch.

The Washington Commanders had a joint practice with the New England Patriots on Wenesday, and will now visit them for their first preseason game. Backup QB Sam Hartman will start. Date/Time: August 8, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET

Friday’s 48-18 win over the Commanders in the Patriots’ preseason opener won’t count in the regular-season standings, but it was an optimistic start for Vrabel in his first game as Pats head coach. The Patriots scored immediately on a 100-yard kick return from explosive rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson,