Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson remained the clear lead back in Week 12, despite the return of Rhamondre Stevenson. The rookie out-carried Stevenson 18-6 and topped him in targets, 4-2.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry popped off for 7 catches, 115 yards, and 1 score in Sunday’s win over the Bengals. This marked Henry's first 100-yard game since Week 2 of last season (vs. the Seahawks).

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is active for today’s game vs. the Bengals. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so that toe should be at least close to 100%. Stevenson was playing well ahead of RB TreVeyon Henderson before going down, but the rookie was excellent the last three weeks. It’s unclear exactly how work will be split today, but both guys get matchup upgrades vs. Cincinnati’s 32nd-ranked RB defense. See where they land in the Week 12 RB rankings.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is expected to play vs. the Bengals today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Stevenson practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so it doesn't seem like the toe will be much of a limiting factor in this one. We'll see exactly how backfield touches are divvied between Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, but both guys pack plenty of upside in this matchup. See where they land in the Week 12 RB rankings.

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) put in a full week of practice and is off the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Bengals. He should be back in his full-time, deep-threat role. Boutte is a boom-or-bust WR4 in fantasy lineups.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Bengals. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so we’re fully expecting Stevenson to play. The question now becomes how work will be divvied between Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. The matchup against Cincinnati’s 32nd-ranked RB defense boosts both guys’ ceilings. See where they land in the Week 12 RB rankings.

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He's on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Bengals. Boutte has been one of the most efficient big-play WRs in the league this season, with a 74% catch rate and 18.7 yards per catch. He hasn't topped five targets in a game since Week 1, though, so the floor remains low.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He returned to a couple of limited practices last week before missing the Thursday nighter vs. the Jets. We're tentatively expecting Stevenson back for Sunday's game vs. the Bengals but will keep tabs on his progress over the next few days. Stevenson's return would dent RB TreVeyon Henderson's fantasy value, although we'd still expect the rookie to have a significant role after his recent breakout.

The Patriots are placing DL Milton Williams on IR after he suffered a high ankle sprain in Thursday night's win over the Jets. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Williams "should be back in 4-6 weeks."

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson racked up 93 total yards and three TDs in Thursday night's win over the Jets. The first score was his most impressive run of the night. Henderson cut on a dime to make a defender miss in the backfield, spun around a second defender, and then plowed into the end zone with the help of some teammates for the seven-yard TD. He had another seven-yard score -- this one perfectly blocked -- in the second quarter. Henderson's caught his third TD on a corner route from the backfield in the third quarter. He got workhorse usage in this one, playing 90% of New England's offensive snaps, handling 19 of 22 RB carries, and drawing five targets on a 14.7% share. Henderson didn't bust off any big plays vs. the Jets, with a long run of nine yards and a long reception of 10. But he consistently picked up positive yardage and had more rushing yards after contact (70) than total rushing yards (62), per Next Gen Stats. Henderson also forced a career-best nine missed tackles.

Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (knee) is active for tonight's game vs. the Jets. We're expecting him to take some early-down work, and potentially goal-line carries, from RB TreVeyon Henderson. Jennings would be a desperation fantasy start, despite this favorable matchup. Henderson still sits high in the Week 11 RB rankings.

Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (knee) is expected to play vs. the Jets tonight, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jennings figures to play the 'big back' role for New England again after handling 11 carries and scoring a three-yard TD back in Week 9. He's not much of a fantasy option, but his presence knocks TreVeyon Henderson from RB1 to RB2 status.

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Jets. He was limited in practice on the short week, so we're tentatively expecting Boutte back for Week 12. WRs Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams saw the biggest bumps in routes and targets with Boutte out last Sunday.

Patriots TE Austin Hooper (concussion) is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Jets. He's run a route on 36% of pass plays and averaged 1.5 targets per game this season. Hooper's absence is a slight boost to TE Hunter Henry's Week 11 fantasy value.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Jets. He was limited in practice this week, giving him a chance to return for Week 12. RB Terrell Jennings (knee) was also limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable for the Jets game. RB TreVeyon Henderson is in for an expanded role again tomorrow, but he'll be particularly busy if Jennings can't go. We'll get New England's inactives a little before 7 pm ET tomorrow.

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) got in a limited practice on Tuesday. That gives him a shot to return for Thursday night's game vs. the Jets. We'll see how Boutte is listed on the final injury report tomorrow.

Patriots RBs Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and Terrell Jennings (knee) were limited in Tuesday's practice. That gives them both a chance to play vs. the Jets on Thursday night, although we won't be surprised if they're held out on the short week. We'll get New England's final injury report on Wednesday afternoon. RB TreVeyon Henderson will be in for a big workload if Stevenson and Jennings are out.

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson busted off 147 yards and 2 TDs on 14 attempts in Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay. He tallied chunk gains of 69 and 55 yards.

Patriots RB Terrell Jennings is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Buccaneers with a knee injury. His absence should mean more work for RB TreVeyon Henderson. RB D'Ernest Johnson is also dressed for New England today.

Update: Jennings has been ruled out.

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. WR Kyle Williams soaked up most of his snaps in the second half of last week’s contest but finished catch-less on one target. The rookie could be a flier in daily contests but shouldn’t be in season-long fantasy lineups.