Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson missed the Patriots' final practice of the week due to personal reasons.

The Chargers are headed east this weekend for a prime-time matchup against the Patriots on Sunday evening—their second playoff appearance under coach Jim Harbaugh—and when they do, it sounds like they’ll have some reinforcements back in their running back room.

FOXBOROUGH — Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga will miss Sunday night’s wild-card game against the Chargers, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday afternoon.

The New England Patriots scored the first touchdown of the game against the Miami Dolphins, courtesy of a run from running back TreVeyon Henderson.

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton is the injured name to watch ahead of his team’s game against the New England Patriots in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Hampton spent a chunk of his rookie year on injured reserve, then returned in December to help the Chargers win three key games down the stretch.

The Patriots and Dolphins close out their regular season schedules on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Here's how to watch.