Rhamondre Stevenson fantasy football news and podcast insights

Despite a scoreless Week 1 outing, Stevenson's contextualized usage paints a brighter picture. He is the unquestioned Patriots RB1 with the best workload before Sunday's kickoff; only Christian McCaffrey had a larger target rate. Stevenson was on the field for the goal-line attempt, indicating runs in future situations should go to him. The source projects a floor of double-digit PPR points if touches continue. The schedule remains difficult until Week 5 (PIT, at JAX, at BUF), but his role is secure. His trade value moves into low-end RB2 ranks pending TreVeyon Henderson's impact.

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Rhamondre Stevenson is confirmed as an every-down workhorse for the Patriots; Ian Hartitz notes he could see extra targets while Trevon Henderson remains sidelined.

PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Manager's RB2 despite having Zay Flowers as WR3, indicating depth concerns.

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Stevenson was overused by the Patriots in their Week 1 loss to Seattle, finishing with 51 rushing yards on an inefficient 2.8 yards per carry average, though he did lead the team with five pass catches. The source suggests the overuse may have been a reaction to Drew Lock starting at quarterback instead of Sam Darnold.

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Current rushing leaders through 2 NFL games: 68 - Christian McCaffrey 65 - Kaelon Black 54 - Blake Corum 52 - Jadarian Price 51 - Rhamondre Stevenson 41 - Kyren Williams

Rhamondre Stevenson was the starter in the Patriots' backfield for the 2026 season opener against Seattle, with Lan Larison and Corey Kiner serving as backup options.

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stevenson was met in the backfield by Uchenna Nwosu, who discarded Eli Raridon to get to him, resulting in a loss of yards and killing the Patriots' second drive.

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stevenson played 85% of snaps and secured 24 of 32 RB opportunities (75%), handling 18 carries and 5 targets despite rough blocking and appearing a half step slow. He played 72% of snaps on first down, 87% on second down, and 100% on third down, entrusted with pass-blocking and short-yardage carries. Backup Corey Kiner and Lan Larison combined for just 20 yards on eight touches, suggesting Stevenson will see heavy volume if TreVeyon Henderson remains out.

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Rhamondre Stevenson faced a brutal matchup against Seattle's elite run defense (3.7 yards per carry allowed in 2025, lowest in NFL) and managed just 37 rushing yards on 18 carries with seven or fewer defenders in the box, averaging -0.06 yards before contact. Harmon defended Stevenson's performance, noting his usage points to him keeping the job when TreVeyon Henderson returns from injury. The Patriots' offensive line and Seattle's dominant front made it nearly impossible for any back to succeed.

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Rhamondre Stevenson was ineffective on first and second downs, averaging 1.9 yards per carry. The source criticizes the Patriots' conservative playcalling strategy of repeatedly running Stevenson up the gut on early downs despite the Seahawks being vulnerable after losing their starting QB, suggesting the team lacked urgency and creativity in exploiting the opportunity.

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Rhamondre Stevenson was used heavily on first and second downs but was ineffective, averaging just 1.9 yards per carry. The source criticizes the Patriots' conservative playcalling strategy of relying on Stevenson to run the ball repeatedly without creativity or urgency, particularly after the Patriots went up 3-0 and seemed to believe that score was sufficient to win.

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Running back Rhamondre Stevenson appeared in the Week 1 game against Seattle; the source notes the running game was 'difficult to come by' in the Patriots' loss, suggesting limited offensive production overall.

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson defended Maye after the loss, emphasizing team accountability rather than pinning the defeat on the quarterback. Stevenson stated 'It's not on one person at all. This is a team game. We win together and we lose together. I wouldn't pinpoint on one single person in that room. We all have to get better.'

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Stevenson carried the ball late in the game with the Patriots in field goal range; he picked up eight yards on a run that moved New England down to the Seattle 28-yard line with under six minutes remaining in the game.

NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rhamondre Stevenson averaged just 2.6 yards per carry in the Patriots' season opener, reflecting the offensive line's inability to generate consistent push and open running lanes. The source emphasizes this production level is nowhere near good enough and that the Patriots' investment in improving their running game did not pay off in this game.

NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026Pats Pulpit

Rhamondre Stevenson handled a heavy workload at 85% of snaps in the backfield and totaled 95 scrimmage yards on 23 touches; however, the Patriots run game struggled with a 22% success rate, and Stevenson averaged 2.8 yards per carry with 50 of his 51 rushing yards coming after contact.

NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026Pats Pulpit

Stevenson is included in Week 1 start-or-sit analysis, indicating he is a relevant fantasy consideration for the Patriots' season opener.

NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rhamondre Stevenson led the Patriots' ground game with 18 carries for 51 yards against Seattle's defense while also adding 44 receiving yards out of the backfield, including a play-action swing pass for 17 yards, totaling 95 yards from scrimmage in the season opener with TreVeyon Henderson sidelined.

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Rhamondre Stevenson led the Patriots' ground game in the season opener with 18 carries for 51 yards against Seattle's defense, adding 44 receiving yards including a play-action swing pass for 17 yards, totaling 95 yards from scrimmage in the 13-10 loss.

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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson received a checkdown pass that gained significant yardage on a 2nd-and-19 situation in the fourth quarter, showing his role in New England's passing game.

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Running back Rhamondre Stevenson received a checkdown from Drake Maye on 2nd-and-19 and gained a good chunk of yards, helping the Patriots extend a drive in the third quarter.

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Rhamondre Stevenson was used as both a rusher and receiver for the Patriots, including a 17-yard swing pass in the fourth quarter and multiple rushing attempts. However, he also had negative plays including a tackle for loss on a 3rd-and-1 carry in the first quarter and a 4-yard loss in the fourth quarter, reflecting the Patriots' overall offensive struggles.

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Patriots RB carried the ball multiple times throughout the game with mixed results; was tackled for a loss on a 3rd-and-1 carry in the first quarter, had a 2-yard loss on a carry in the third quarter, and a 4-yard loss in the fourth quarter. Also caught a 17-yard swing pass in the third quarter and had two good runs to start the fourth quarter drive, showing involvement in both run and pass game.

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Notes from Wednesday Night Football: - Seattle looked extremely sloppy (penalties galore) - Sam Darnold + AJ Brown injuries - Seattle’s run defense is LEGIT - Seahawks clearly the better team - Patriots hate Romeo Doubs? - Rhamondre is Rhamondre - Jadarian Price looks… 👀📈 - Drake the schedule Maye?

One manager started Stevenson against Maye/Brown stack and benefited from Maye's poor performance and Brown's injury. Seahawks have #2 rushing defense but Stevenson was a good play relative to Maye's collapse.

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PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026Adam

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I need a Rhamondre Stevenson 2 yard TD run for the cherry 🍒 on top of this game.

PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026Zain Dhanani

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I guess without AJ Brown it’s PPRhamondre

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the best way I can describe Rhamondre’s running style:

PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026Ian Hartitz

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Every Rhamondre Stevenson rush attempt

PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026Ryan Heath

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(I don’t think Rhamondre looks meaningfully different from how he normally does. I just thought we all got past believing that mattered)

PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026SleeperNFL

Would you rather: Watch Rhamondre Stevenson be RB1 OR Watch paint dry

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However much you hate me if I convinced you start Rhamondre after this post I hate myself even more The blocking hasn’t always been great, but Mondre has looked sluggish, indecisive, and is getting tripped up too easily Didn’t help the lone goal-line snap went to a TE (sick play though) Hopefully he is utilized more in the passing game in the second half and can get going here

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Rhamondre Stevenson after getting stuffed on a 1-yard gain

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Rhamondre Stevenson with a breakaway 4 yard run!

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was dropped for a loss by Seahawks outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu on a run play during Raridon's NFL debut, illustrating early defensive pressure the Patriots faced.

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Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was dropped for a loss by Seahawks outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu on a run play in the season opener, illustrating early defensive pressure on the New England offense.

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It you started Sam Darnold you’re not happy. If you started JSN you’re not happy. If you started Rhamondre Stevenson you’re not happy. If you started AJ Brown you’re not happy. Need this game to give us some points man 😭

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Rhamondre Stevenson fantasy managers, look away

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Rhamondre Stevenson through 2 drives: 7 rushing attempts 12 yards 1.7 YPC