Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Rushes for 801 yards this season
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Stevenson finished the 2024 regular season with 207 carries for 801 yards and seven TDs to go along with 33 catches (on 41 targets) for 168 yards and another score in 15 games.
Stevenson suited up for the Patriots' season finale Sunday, but was rested by the team, which led to Antonio Gibson leading the backfield in Week 18. Stevenson is under contract with New England through 2028, so he's set to reprise his lead role in 2025. After recording one fumble in 12 contests during the 2023 campaign, Stevenson logged seven fumbles (three lost) in 2024. Though that was a concerning trend, the running back likely will try to make tightening things up on that front a priority this coming offseason. While New England has a franchise QB (Drake Maye) in place, after a 4-13 effort that led to the dismissal of head coach Jerod Mayo, there figures to be plenty of roster churn in the coming months, though Stevenson and Antonio Gibson (signed through 2026) will at least provide some continuity at the running back position.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: RBs to Sit
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We don't know if the Patriots will go back to Stevenson as the main running back in Week 18 against the Bills or stick with Antonio Gibson, which is what happened in Week 17 against the Chargers. Stevenson started the game but was likely limited in his touches after he fumbled against Buffalo in Week 16. He had two carries for 1 yard and one target against the Chargers, while Gibson had 12 carries for 63 yards and one target. I would try to avoid the Patriots backfield if possible since it could be messy, even with the Bills expected to rest starters since they are locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Starts but barely plays
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Stevenson started against the Chargers on Saturday but carried the ball only twice for one yard in the Patriots' 40-7 loss.
The Patriots indicated that they would bench Stevenson for Antonio Gibson on Saturday and more or less did -- Gibson saw 12 carries to Stevenson's two -- yet they bizarrely had Stevenson open the game as the starter, apparently in a ceremonial capacity. It's not clear what the Patriots meant to accomplish by doing that, but the result either way is that Stevenson has uncertain standing as the Patriots prepare to face the Bills in Week 18. Gibson did well with the workload, running for 63 yards, so it's not obvious what the Patriots mean to do next with Stevenson or/and Gibson.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: RBs to Sit
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We have an interesting situation at play with the Patriots in Week 17 since Jerod Mayo indicated Antonio Gibson could start for New England against the Chargers because of Stevenson's fumble woes. Stevenson lost his third fumble of the season in Week 16 at Buffalo, and he also dropped a backward pass from Drake Maye that was recovered in the end zone by the Bills. And just because Gibson starts that doesn't mean Stevenson won't play. The Chargers have given up some big games lately to Derrick Henry, Bijan Robinson and Bucky Irving in their past five games, and Stevenson has scored at least 12.3 PPR points in three of his past six games. But he also has 9.5 PPR points or less in three games over that span. I still like Stevenson as a flex option, but he's risky if Gibson starts in this game.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Could cede start to Gibson
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Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo suggested Monday that Stevenson could give way to Antonio Gibson as the team's starting running back in Week 17 against the Chargers, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
In his first 13 appearances of the season, Stevenson had received more snaps than Gibson in all but two of those contests, but the playing time tilted in Gibson's favor during Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills. Stevenson took the field for 32 of New England's 73 plays on offense, finishing with 60 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries to go with a 13-yard reception. However, he lost his third fumble of the season, and he also dropped a backward pass from Drake Maye that was recovered in the end zone by the Bills, although that fumble was charged to the QB. Gibson, meanwhile, paced Patriots running backs with a 59 percent snap share, but he was less effective as a rusher (10 carries for 28 yards) and also fumbled, though he at least recovered it. Even if Mayo follows through and appoints Gibson as the team's starter, Stevenson could still end up being heavily involved in the game plan and seeing the more valuable touches if he keeps his goal-line role. Ball security issues earlier in the season prompted Mayo to hand Gibson a Week 5 start against Miami, but Stevenson still finished with 12 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown to go with four catches in that contest.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: RBs to Sit
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The Bills are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, but I would only consider Stevenson a flex option at best in the majority of leagues. He hasn't scored a touchdown in his past five games, and he scored 8.7 PPR points or less in three outings over that span. He continues to share touches with Antonio Gibson, and this game could get out of hand for the Patriots quickly with how well Josh Allen is playing for Buffalo. It's risky to trust Stevenson in the Fantasy semifinals in most leagues.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Gains 69 yards on 13 carries
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Stevenson ran the ball 13 times for 69 yards and caught his lone target for 16 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to Arizona.
Stevenson spearheaded the Patriots' rushing attack Sunday, grinding out 85 total yards for fantasy mangers in yet another loss. The Oklahoma product received double-digit carries for sixth time over his last seven appearances while backup Antonio Gibson chipped in seven rushing attempts for 33 yards. Stevenson has quietly posted a decent fantasy campaign (193-740-6) despite being a north-south runner on an 11-loss team. Things won't get any easier for Stevenson and the Patriots as the team heads back to the east coast to face the Bills next Sunday.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Falls just short of century mark
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Stevenson carried the ball 18 times for 73 yards and caught all three of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Colts.
It was a solid performance from Stevenson, but his numbers would have been even better had Antonio Gibson not vultured a red-zone touchdown on an 11-yard run midway through the fourth quarter. Stevenson has gone seven straight games without reaching 80 rushing yards in a game, and the Patriots' offensive line woes have limited him to a rough 3.1 yards per carry over that stretch. The team's entire offense will get a breather, and a chance to solve some of its issues, over a Week 14 bye.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: RBs to Start
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Stevenson was a huge disappointment in Week 12 at Miami with 3.3 PPR points, but I still trust him as a No. 2 running back in all leagues in Week 13 against the Colts. Prior to Week 12, Stevenson had scored at least 12.9 PPR points in three of his previous four games. And this is a great matchup against the Colts, who are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Six running backs have scored at least 12.2 PPR points against Indianapolis in the past five games, with seven total touchdowns over that span. This should be a solid week for Stevenson in the majority of leagues.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Shut down by Dolphins in loss
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Stevenson rushed eight times for 13 yards and failed to bring in either of his two targets in the Patriots' 34-15 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Stevenson's final line underscores how futile his efforts on the ground were, especially considering he gained nine of his yards on one carry. The thoroughly unproductive afternoon featured a season-low rushing yardage total for Stevenson, who'd cleared 70 rushing yards in each of his previous two games. Game script also limited Stevenson's opportunities to a notable degree, but he should have a solid chance of getting back to a normal workload in a Week 13 home matchup against the Colts.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Gets 24 touches in Week 11
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Stevenson rushed 20 times for 73 yards and caught all four of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.
Stevenson surpassed 70 rushing yards for the second consecutive game and the fifth time in 10 appearances this season. He isn't much of a contributor in the passing game, but Stevenson usually gets hefty workloads on the ground as long as the 3-8 Patriots aren't getting blown out, as this was the fifth time he recorded at least 20 rushing attempts in a game this season. Stevenson should remain heavily involved in Week 12 against a Dolphins defense that's been more vulnerable on the ground than through the air.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: RBs to Start
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Stevenson comes into Week 11 against the Rams with three games in a row with at least 15 total touches, and he scored at least 22.4 PPR points in two of those outings. He struggled in Week 10 at Chicago with 20 carries for 74 yards and one catch for 3 yards on one target, but I love his workload as the lead running back for the Patriots. The Rams haven't allowed a running back to score a touchdown in their past four games against the Raiders, Vikings, Seahawks and Dolphins, but Alexander Mattison and Kenneth Walker III both scored at least 13.7 PPR points during that stretch. I trust Stevenson as a low-end No. 2 running back in all leagues in Week 11.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Sleeper RBs
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Stevenson hasn't run well in his past three games against Jacksonville, the Jets, and Tennessee, with 37 carries for 82 yards over that span. But he has three rushing touchdowns, 10 catches for 62 yards, and a touchdown on 11 targets in those games, and he scored at least 22.4 PPR points in his past two outings. The Bears just allowed three Cardinals running backs (James Conner, Trey Benson, and Emari Demercado) to score at least 12.5 PPR points in Week 9, and I like Stevenson as a low-end starter in all leagues in this matchup on the road.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Two trips to end zone
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Stevenson rushed the ball 10 times for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans. He added five receptions on five targets for 38 yards and another touchdown.
Stevenson comfortably led the Patriots' backfield in touches, though the team ran a pass-heavy offense, which led to limited volume. He couldn't get much going on the ground, though he did manage a one-yard touchdown plunge midway through the third quarter. Stevenson was more effective as a pass catcher, with his biggest contribution coming on a five-yard touchdown reception as time expired to send the game to overtime. Stevenson has been held below 3.0 yards per carry in three consecutive games, though there's been no sign of him losing his role as the lead back.
Stevenson (foot/personal) practiced fully Thursday.
Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday paves the way for him to continue to lead New England's backfield Sunday against the Jets. In his return from a one-game absence in last weekend's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, Stevenson carried seven times for 18 yards and added two catches on three targets for seven yards. Now that he's further removed from the foot issue that sidelined him, Stevenson could see his touches increase this weekend, with the Patriots likely to run more than they did Week 7 (15 times).
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Limited impact in loss
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Stevenson rushed the ball seven times for 18 yards in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars. He added two receptions on three targets for seven yards.
Stevenson returned from a one-game absence to lead the New England backfield as a rusher, though both his volume and effectiveness were muted -- the latter of which was caused by game script. Most concerning was JaMycal Hasty's involvement as a pass catcher, which cut into Stevenson's overall role in the offense. Stevenson should be more productive moving forward due to the improved performance of the New England offense, but he has now been held under 50 rushing yards in three of his last four games.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Suiting up Sunday
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Stevenson (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
After sitting out the Week 6 loss to the Texans with the foot injury, Stevenson failed to practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he turned a corner by putting in a full session Friday en route to carrying a questionable tag into the weekend. Stevenson avoided any setbacks leading up to Sunday and will presumably return to his typical starting role, though the extent of his workload isn't known. After fumbling four times in the Patriots' first four games, Stevenson lost out on some snaps to Antonio Gibson in a Week 5 loss to the Dolphins, though Stevenson bounced back in that contest with a strong performance, as he carried 12 times for 89 yards and a touchdown while adding four catches for three yards. Assuming he can continue to keep the fumble issues at bay, Stevenson should be able to rebuild some job security, and his fantasy outlook could also be helped by the Patriots' recent change at quarterback from Jacoby Brissett to rookie first-round pick Drake Maye.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Sleeper RBs
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I originally had Antonio Gibson as a sleeper for this week with the thought that Stevenson would be out after he missed Week 6 with a foot injury. But Stevenson said Friday that he intends to play against the Jaguars in London, and he should be considered a No. 2 running back in all leagues. Jacksonville is No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, so this is a great matchup. Five running backs in the past four games have scored at least 13.6 PPR points against the Jaguars, and Stevenson scored at least 17 PPR points in three of five games this year. Now, if Stevenson is somehow ruled out, put Gibson back in this spot as a low-end No. 2 running back or flex in all leagues.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Absent from practice again
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Stevenson (foot) is not present at the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Stevenson is missing a fifth straight practice session as the Patriots prepare to travel to London for Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars. With Friday representing Stevenson's last chance to log any practice activity before Week 7 action, it sounds like Antonio Gibson is trending toward drawing another start, with JaMycal Hasty available behind him. Practice-squad members Terrell Jennings and Kevin Harris will also be candidates for elevation if Stevenson can't go.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Won't play Sunday
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Stevenson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Though Stevenson's foot issue isn't considered to be a long-term concern, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, he'll miss at least one game after not practicing this week. In Stevenson's absence versus Houston, Antonio Gibson figures to handle the bulk of the Patriots' Week 6 carries, with JaMycal Hasty in reserve and practice-squad members Terrell Jennings and Kevin Harris being potential candidates for elevation.
