5 Storylines Ahead Of Patriots Week 2: Patch Patriots Roundup

FOXBOROUGH, MA — A rainy week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders ended with a loss, but the Patriots showed progress from a disastrous 2024-2025 season.

This week, Patch has compiled five storylines around the team ahead of a Week 2 conference matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Pats Star, DC Still Out

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez remains sidelined with a hamstring injury that kept him out of Week 1 against Las Vegas.

News came out ahead of Week 2 that he'll also miss this weeks bout with the Dolphins.

Defensive Coordinator Terrell Williams is also on what the team has called a health-related leave of absence, meaning he won't be on the sidelines to call plays.

An update on Williams is expected next week and, in the meantime inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr will be tasked with defensive playcalling.

The team also announced that defensive lineman Keion White, who's dealing with an illness this week, won't suit up on Sunday.

Rookie Running Back Puts A Ring On It

TreVeyon Henderson has about as much hype as a rookie can as the season gets underway, but, personally, he's also making big moves.

Henderson took to social media this week to announce his engagement on Wednesday.

See the post below:

Whiskey Brand Running Patriot Place Specials

Tullamore D.E.W. officials estimate that 10 shots of their Irish whiskey are served every second around the world.

At Patriot Place, company officials shared that the brand has partnered with four local watering holes to run specials for the football season.

They are:

• Citizen Crust
• Six Strings Grill & Stage
• Splitsville
• The Harp

Prayers Up For Deatrich Wise

Deatrich Wise Jr. spent the first eight years of his NFL career in New England. A beloved teammate, he was named a captain and won a Super Bowl with the Pats.

He even has a vegan breakfast burrito named in his honor at the beloved Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge.

On Thursday night football, Wise's first season with the Washington Commanders ended prematurely.

Wise suffered what NESN reports is a season-ending quad injury just two games into the 2025 season. The injury happened on a field goal attempt by the Green Bay Packers.

"I’m truly grateful for all the love, prayers, and support I’ve received. This was an unfortunate experience, but when you give so much to the game and do everything you can to improve for yourself and for your team’s success it can feel like there’s a lot to play for. When you stop, it can feel like everything around you stops too," Wise said.

His full Instagram post is below:

Dolphins Will Have Hill

The Miami Dolphins are on disaster watch after a Week 1 dismantling by the Daniel Jones-led Indianapolis Colts.

Listen to any NFL podcast, recap show or otherwise and he'll hear a chorus of voices telling you that it's blow-it-up season in Miami.

The NFL world also learned that the league is investigating wide receiver Tyreek Hill after his estranged wife filed for divorce and, in the filing, included instances of alleged domestic violence.

Hill, who has had a tumultuous summer at work, too, will be available for Week 2, however. What comes of the league's investigation is still up in the air.

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