Antonio Gibson Exits Game with Knee Injury and Challenges Patriots’ Backfield

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Quinn Allen

October 6, 2025 9:20 PM

2 min read

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson exited Sunday night’s upset win against the Buffalo Bills after suffering a knee injury during a second-quarter kickoff return. The incident occurred when Gibson took a heavy hit from Bills cornerback Cam Lewis, forcing him to limp off the field and head to the locker room visibly emotional. Head coach Mike Vrabel provided no further update after the game, stating on WEEI that Gibson would undergo tests on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. Gibson’s absence challenged the Patriots’ running back depth, especially as Rhamondre Stevenson continued to struggle with fumbles, though he managed to score two touchdowns in the Week 5 victory. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson also saw more snaps but struggled in pass protection. Should Gibson miss significant time, Henderson is expected to take on a larger role in the Patriots’ backfield rotation, while Stevenson will likely continue as the primary option despite ball security issues. The win improved New England’s record to 3-2 as they look to manage their running back situation moving forward. Antonio Gibson, born June 23, 1998 in Stockbridge, Georgia, is in his fifth NFL season. The 6’0″, 228-pound back was drafted 66th overall by the Washington Football Team in 2020 and joined the Patriots ahead of the 2025 season. Gibson has played 83 career games, accumulating 3,287 rushing yards on 787 carries with 25 rushing attempts for 106 yards so far this year. He is active on social media as @ant_gibs14. For more detailed statistics and career information, visit Antonio Gibson’s Pro Football Reference page.