A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson miss Patriots practice Thursday

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson were absent from practice Thursday, three days before Sunday's 4:25 PM ET game at Miami. Doug Kyed first noted both missing from the open portion of the session, and Ian Rapoport said Brown sat because a knee issue flared up.

What's confirmed. Brown was limited Wednesday with an ankle injury, and a knee was added to his listing later that day. He did not practice Thursday, and Rapoport said his status for Sunday is up in the air. Henderson was not spotted at Thursday's practice with an ankle problem.

What isn't known yet. The Patriots have not given either player a game designation. Thursday's official injury report will show whether both were full non-participants, and Friday's report carries the first real status. There's no word yet on how serious Brown's knee is or whether Henderson's ankle is connected to the high ankle sprain that cost him multiple weeks after the Oct. 11 game against the Raiders.

Brown is the bigger worry for lineups. A receiver with two injuries listed who goes from limited to absent in one day is trending the wrong way. Without him, Kyed's look at the room leaves DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism as the top healthy options, and none of them is a safe weekly starter in most RSO formats.

Henderson matters most to dynasty owners who have been waiting on his workload to grow. He has been splitting backfield touches with Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner. If he can't go, Stevenson should take the early-down work against Miami, and Kiner becomes a short-term add in deeper leagues.

What RSO owners should do now. If Brown is in your lineup, have a Sunday afternoon replacement ready before Friday, since the late kickoff gives you less room to pivot. Don't sell Henderson on one missed practice, but don't start him this week without a Friday session. Stevenson moves up as a flex option if Henderson sits.

What to watch next. Friday's practice and final injury report, any update from Mike Vrabel on Brown's knee, and whether Henderson's ankle turns into a multi-week issue again.