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Stevenson shouldn’t be discounted just because TreVeyon Henderson is the more exciting talent. The veteran remained the preferred option for passing downs and goal-line work when both backs were active last year, and then took over the backfield in the postseason. His projected role provides flex-starter appeal in a strong Patriots offense. He’s fairly priced with an ADP at RB28, eight spots behind Henderson.
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Stevenson turned 130 carries into 603 yards and 7 TDs. He added 32 catches, 345 yards, and a career-high 2 TDs as a receiver.
TreVeyon Henderson’s arrival made Stevenson’s rushing production tough to trust. Stevenson topped 50 rushing yards five times but finished below 20 in four games and managed consecutive 50-yard games just once.
Even with that uneven production, Stevenson finished RB22 in PPR points per game and RB21 in half-PPR. He closed the season with RB5 and RB1 PPR finishes and added another top-10 performance in Week 2.
Outside those spikes, Stevenson logged three finishes between RB13 and RB18, three inside the top 36, and four outside the top 40.
In 14 games together, Stevenson led Henderson in snap share (59.3% to 37.5%), route rate (48.8% to 29.2%), and target share (9.1% to 7.4%).
Henderson held a narrow 133-130 carry edge, but Stevenson led 50% to 27.3% in rushes inside the 5-yard line, where he scored four of his seven rushing TDs.
Henderson playing all 17 games helped limit Stevenson to just one outing with more than 14 carries (18, Week 7 at Tennessee). Stevenson then took over the backfield in the postseason, beating the rookie 58-30 in carries and 15-6 in targets across four games.
Stevenson held the edge in most efficiency metrics:
| Stevenson | Henderson | |
| YPC | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| RYOE/att | 1.36 | 0.85 |
| YAC/att | 3.83 | 3.45 |
| MTF/att | 0.25 | 0.17 |
| PFF rush grade | 74.2 | 75.0 |
Stevenson also performed better in the Pats’ predominant run scheme (man/gap), topping Henderson 4.9 yards per carry to 4.6.
Explosive runs boosted both RBs, with Henderson’s 39.6% explosive run rate just ahead of Stevenson’s 38.1%.
A breakout season from Drake Maye drove team rankings of second in points and third in total yards.
New England supplied a favorable rushing environment, ranking sixth in rush attempts and eighth in rush rate. The blocking held up, too, with the O-line finishing 11th in adjusted line yards and 12th in ESPN run-block win rate.
A toe injury cost Stevenson three games, and he managed just 6 carries for 5 yards in his first game back (Week 12 at Cincinnati).
He also missed one game in 2024 with a foot injury and five in 2023 with a high-ankle sprain.
Expect Stevenson and Henderson to power the backfield again.
Our projections give Henderson the carry-share edge over Stevenson, 39.5% to 35.5%. That builds in some Year 2 growth from Henderson and some age-related downside for Stevenson.
We project both backs for 7 TDs, but Stevenson’s 20-pound size edge and last year’s goal-line success keep him positioned for the higher-value rushing chances.
Maye, Brown, Doubs, and Hunter Henry give New England enough passing-game firepower to keep defenses honest.
The O-line also remains in good shape. New England returns LT Will Campbell, RT Morgan Moses, and RG Mike Onwenu, while 2025 LG Jared Wilson shifts to center, his college position. The lone change is at LG, where the Pats will try to get a healthy season from Alijah Vera-Tucker.
The Pats certainly feel confident in his health after handing out a three-year deal with $21 million guaranteed, but he’s missed 41 games over the past four seasons, including all of 2025.
The Pats added insurance with Utah OT Caleb Lomu at pick No. 28, though his profile leans more pass protector than run blocker.
The Pats return OC Josh McDaniels.
Our projections have this unit’s run rate dropping to 45.2%, down from 46.9% in 2025. That’s supported by a Year 2 breakout from Maye and the WR additions of Brown and Doubs.
If Henderson takes the expected Year 2 step, Stevenson will have an even harder time matching last year’s 9.3 carries per game.
New England finished near the top of the league in points and yards last year, and Drake Maye is only entering Year 3.
It’s not difficult to envision a similar offensive performance, which could put Stevenson back in position to chase double-digit TDs. Barring a Henderson injury, though, that ceiling still likely tops out in mid-range RB2 territory.
He did finish RB12 in PPR points per game in 2022, but that came with an unrepeatable 69 catches and a weaker backfield partner in Damien Harris, who played just 11 games.
Any progress from Henderson would put Stevenson’s role under pressure. Stevenson’s fumbling history also leaves him vulnerable to a sudden workload shift.
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TreVeyon Henderson A Full Participant Wednesday
TreVeyon Henderson A Full Participant Wednesday
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was a full-go in Wednesday's practice. He's on track to make his 2026 debut vs. the Steelers this weekend. Henderson was behind RB Rhamondre Stevenson on the depth chart before the ankle injury and is likely to return as the No. 2. That leaves him as just a RB3 or flex option in Week 2 fantasy lineups.
TreVeyon Henderson Back At Practice Monday
TreVeyon Henderson Back At Practice Monday
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) will practice on Monday, HC Mike Vrabel said. That should put him on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Steelers after he missed the opener. Henderson was sitting behind RB Rhamondre Stevenson on the depth chart before hurting his ankle and figures to operate as the clear No. 2 at least this week. That'll leave him as just a RB3 or Flex in Week 2 fantasy lineups, but Henderson has the potential to earn more work as we go.
Rhamondre Stevenson Rumbles To 95 Yards
Rhamondre Stevenson Rumbles To 95 Yards
It wasn't pretty, but Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson totaled 95 yards in Wednesday night's opener vs. the Seahawks. He was largely bottled up on his 18 carries, mustering just 51 yards on 2.8 per rush. But Stevenson chipped in another 44 yards on 5 catches (6 targets) to come away with a usable fantasy outing.
TreVeyon Henderson Out For Week 1
TreVeyon Henderson Out For Week 1
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is out for Wednesday night's opener vs. the Seahawks. He didn't practice all week, although he did reportedly travel with the team to Seattle. He'll have 10 days to get ready for Week 2's meeting with the Steelers, but we'd consider him no better than 50/50 for that one.
TreVeyon Henderson Sits Out First Official Practice
TreVeyon Henderson Sits Out First Official Practice
We've gotten plenty of recent indications that the Patriots might miss RB TreVeyon Henderson for Week 1. Sunday provided the first official injury report of the season, and Henderson missed the workout with his ankle injury. We'll get two more days of practice reports before the team puts out game statuses for Wednesday's opener.
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