Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson ran 13 times for 47 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and a TD in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Bills. He also caught 3 of 5 targets for 27 yards, which added up to 16.4 PPR points. Stevenson played 50 of the team's 76 snaps (65.8%) and ran 25 routes. He suffered a right knee injury with about a minute left in the game. He walked off the field, so that will need to be monitored this week.
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TreVeyon Henderson actually out-carried Stevenson 14 to 13, but he turned that into just 42 yards (3.0 per carry). Henderson played only 28 snaps (36.8%) and ran 12 routes, and he went without a catch on 2 targets. The two backs split early downs, much like they did last week. Stevenson dominated many snaps that matter for fantasy: third downs, the two-minute drill, short yardage, and the goal line. That's a step down from his 23-touch Week 1 with Henderson inactive, but it's a more valuable role than Henderson's, even after Henderson led the team in rushing in Week 2.
The Patriots host the Raiders and Jets before visiting the Bears in Week 7. Las Vegas ranks 20th in adjusted RB points allowed (18.87 per game) and 16th in run defense DVOA. The Jets are the best spot of the stretch, allowing the 6th-most RB points (25.82) and ranking 25th in run DVOA. Chicago is also friendly at 17th (20.20) and 28th in run DVOA. If the knee checks out fine, Stevenson is a solid RB2. If he misses time, Henderson would become an RB2 with RB1 upside against the Jets.
