"This means less snaps for TreVeyon Henderson": NFL fans react to Antonio Gibson suffering season-ending ACL injury

The New England Patriots will be without Antonio Gibson for the rest of the season. The running back suffered a torn ACL in the 23-20 win against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium.

Gibson sustained the injury in the second quarter after taking a hard hit from Bills cornerback Cam Lewis while returning a kickoff, causing him to flip. He managed to limp off the field on his own but went directly to the blue medical tent on the Patriots’ sideline.

Gibson was ruled out of the encounter shortly after, raising the possibility of the running back being sidelined for an extended period. Medical experts projected he might have torn his ACL after reviewing the play, and that was the confirmation after tests were conducted on Monday.

The news sent fans online into a frenzy. Some were concerned about the state of the Patriots' backfield, which includes rookie TreVeyon Henderson.

Tyler Duffy

@TDuffy669

@AdamSchefter Henderson just moved down the depth chart and Stevenson gonna fumble 8 more times before he sees work.

Fausi

@thatguyfausi

@AdamSchefter This means less snaps for Henderson

Tim Stephenson

@TimStephensonPR

@AdamSchefter I wish they had a talented RB on the roster they spent good draft capital on that could step in. It's clear they do not.

Sifr

@SifrFox

@AdamSchefter Brutal news. That is a huge blow for the Patriots, especially since Gibson was handling a lot of the return duties too. Who do people think steps up most in the backfield now, Stevenson or the rookie Henderson?

Scott

@HineyKinScott

@AdamSchefter Tough blow for the Patriots, speedy recovery to Antonio Gibson

TB EGO

@TomBradyEgo

@AdamSchefter Prayers to him on a safe recovery

🐎 Lord Of Indiana

@LordOfIndiana

@AdamSchefter hoping for a speedy recovery. vrabel still going to choose to run stevenson over henderson

Gibson has been one of the Patriots’ top kickoff returners this season, returning one for a 90-yard touchdown in Week 2. His production is set to be missed on offense and special teams.

Patriots running back room after Antonio Gibson’s injury

The New England Patriots’ running back room looks thin after the injury to Antonio Gibson. He was initially the third-string running back for the New England Patriots, behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson.

However, his role was expanded due to Stevenson’s issues with ball security. Stevenson fumbled twice during the Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and once in the first quarter of their Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills.

Before his injury, Gibson had rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown despite playing less than 20% of the Patriots' offensive snaps. He's now been placed on injured reserve. According to reports, Terrell Jennings is being considered as a possible replacement. The Texas A&M alum is on the team's practice squad, but the Patriots might also explore the free agent market.