Patriots running back Antonio Gibson is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL after an MRI was performed on Monday, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

Gibson left New England’s 23-20 win against Buffalo after being hit in the knee during a kick return in the second quarter.

Through five weeks of play, Gibson was the only player in the NFL with a kick return touchdown this season.

He scored on a 90-yarder in Week 2 during the Patriots’ win against the Dolphins. It was an immediate answer to the 75-yard punt return touchdown that Malik Washington scored on the play before.

The Patriots’ running back group also takes a hit with Gibson’s absence. He provided depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson , who has had an issue with fumbling the ball recently.

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