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Don't look now, but Hunter Henry is starting to heat up a bit. Over the last two weeks, Henry has been able to find his way into the end zone and Sunday's win proved to be the best statistical outing of his Patriots career.

Related players: Jonnu Smith

Numbers-wise, Henry was targeted by Mac Jones a team-high eight times and hauled in six receptions for 75 yards, which included a 13-yard touchdown that evened the score up at 22. While it has taken Henry some time to truly be an impactful piece in this New England offense, he has been a reliable outlet for Jones from the jump, catching 20 of his 26 targets on the year. This combination should only get stronger as the season goes along and both players get more comfortable within the offense, the story went on to say.

Patriots RB Damien Harris checked out OK after yesterday’s game, source said.

Related players: Brandon Bolden, Rhamondre Stevenson, J.J. Taylor

Harris was limited with rib and chest injuries, but tests ruled out anything significant and he’s best described as day-to-day, Rapoport went on say. Harris carried 14 times for 58 yards and a TD but his status for Week 6 is still in doubt at this point. Stevenson carried 11 times for an unimpressive 23 yards, but would likely get the early-down carries if Harris can't go. Bolden caught four balls but for just six yards and looks to be the team's passing down back. It's possible Taylor could get back in the mix if Harris has to miss time.

The Washington Football Team will be without WRs Dyami Brown (knee) and Cam Sims (hamstring) according to Nicki Jhabvali of The Washington Post. RB Antonio Gibson (stress fracture in shin) and WR Curtis Samuel (groin) are questionable.

That is a lot of wide receiver depth in question behind Terry McLaurin. Samuel did not play well in his first action of the season Week 4 and may have lingering issues with the groin injury that landed him on IR.

If Gibson would to miss the game, Jaret Patterson would see a boost and J.D. McKissic would carry the ball more than normal.

WFT RB Antonio Gibson (shin) did not practice Wednesday according to John Keim of ESPN.

J.D. McKissic was limited as well. Jarret Patterson would see a large chunk of work should Gibson miss Week 5.

Trey Sermon had two fewer snaps than he did against Green Bay, but it was clear he was more comfortable and that Shanahan and his assistants trusted him more. Still, the team hasn’t had a true third-down back after JaMycal Hasty went down with a high ankle sprain in Week 2.

For the second straight game, Kyle Juszczyk was the running back of choice on third downs or when the 49ers were in a hurry-up mode. Or the 49ers had a running back split out wide with no one in the backfield in those situations. The last two games have been heavier in three-receiver formations (56 percent of plays) than the first two (32 percent) when the 49ers had their full (or at least fuller) complement of tailbacks.

Related players: Elijah Mitchell

With Mitchell out with a shoulder injury, Sermon ran 19 times for 89 yards on the day. Meanwhile it was Juszczyk who was targeted four times and had four catches for 41 yards. Sermon was targeted once on the day. There will be some workload and role questions in this backfield when Mitchell is able to play again.

WFT RB Antonio Gibson (shin) is questionable for Week 4 at Atlanta according to John Keim of ESPN.

If Gibson were to miss Week 4, rookie Jarret Patterson would do majority of the heavy lifting between the tackles with J.D. McKissic seeing an uptick in carries.

Patriots RB James White suffered a subluxation of the hip during yesterday’s game, per me and Mike Giardi.

Related players: Brandon Bolden, J.J. Taylor, Rhamondre Stevenson

The injury knocks the key offensive player out indefinitely, according to Rapoport. White has been undergoing tests today, but an IR stint would make sense. White had 12 catches over the first two weeks for 94 yards before getting hurt Week 3. Bolden filled in in Week 3 but it's likely Taylor or Stevenson will see more of that role going forward.

49ers RB JaMycal Hasty (ankle) will miss Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. He also mentioned Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) has a chance to play.

One 49ers RB down, 43 more to go before we have an idea who plays. Trenton Cannon is the only healthy RB that was on the active roster Week 2. Trey Sermon was limited Wednesday as he recovers from a concussion.

The 49ers are signing RB Jacques Patrick off the Bengals practice squad, source said. Big opportunity for the onetime XFL star with injuries depleting the SF backfield.

Related players: JaMycal Hasty, Trey Sermon, Elijah Mitchell

Hasty and Sermon will have a lot of hurdles to clear to play in Week 3 and Mitchell is dealing with a shoulder injury that still has his status up in the air. Even if Mitchell plays, Patrick could be in line for immediate touches. The Niners and Packers play on Sunday night so owners may have to wait this situation out and should have a backup plan.