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: Back at practice
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Stevenson (foot/personal) returned to practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field a day later has the running back trending toward suiting up Sunday against the Jets. The Patriots' second Week 8 injury report will be released later Thursday and will reveal whether Stevenson was a limited or full participant.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Stevenson (foot/personal) didn't practice Wednesday.
The foot injury has been a lingering concern for Stevenson, but it's unclear whether the health concern or his tending to a personal matter that had a greater hand in keeping him off the practice field. Regardless, a clearer idea on Stevenson's status for Sunday's game against the Jets should arrive Thursday, when New England holds its second practice of the week.
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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.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Not spotted at practice
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Stevenson (foot) wasn't spotted during the initial portion of Friday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so his continued absence is concerning ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans. Per Reiss, coach Jerod Mayo noted that Stevenson's foot injury isn't viewed as a long-term concern, but if the running back is out this weekend, Antonio Gibson would be in line for the Week 6 start, with JaMycal Hasty in reserve and practice-squad members Terrell Jennings and Kevin Harris candidates for elevation.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Still not practicing
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Stevenson (foot) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday, which sets the stage for Friday's session to loom large in terms of the running back's availability for Sunday's game against the Texans. If he ends up limited or out this weekend, Antonio Gibson would be in line for added Week 6 snaps, with JaMycal Hasty in reserve.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Misses practice with foot injury
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Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot issue, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Stevenson briefly left this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins with what was referred to as a calf injury, which he downplayed afterward. Evidently, Stevenson is past that issue, but the running back is now tending to a foot concern ahead of this weekend's game against the Texans. Stevenson has two more chances to practice ahead of the contest, but unless he upgrades to full participation by Friday, he'll head into Sunday with an injury designation.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Not practicing Wednesday
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Stevenson isn't participating in practice Wednesday due to a calf injury, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald report.
Per Callahan, Stevenson left this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins for a few plays due to the calf injury, but the running back downplayed the issue afterward. Stevenson's status will be revisited again Thursday, but even with an absence to begin Week 6 prep, the Patriots haven't indicated that his availability for this weekend's game against the Texans is in danger.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Bounces back after brief demotion
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Stevenson rushed 12 times for 89 yards and a touchdown and brought in all four targets for three yards in the Patriots' 15-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Stevenson didn't open the game as a starter due to his early-season fumbling issues, but he was ultimately able to put together his most impressive showing since his 120-yard, one-touchdown effort in Week 1. Stevenson rattled off a game-long 33-yard run for a touchdown late in the first quarter for the Patriots' first points, and he averaged just over 5.0 yards per carry on his other 11 totes. The third-year back did get briefly shaken up in the fourth quarter per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, but Stevenson reentered the game for a play and said after the contest he does not expect to miss any time. Stevenson and the Patriots next welcome in the Texans for a Week 6 matchup.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Friday that Stevenson will not start at running back in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Antonio Gibson will get a turn as the Patriots' lead back Week 5 while the 26-year-old Stevenson slides down a spot on the depth chart after fumbling in each of the Patriots' first four games. According to Mayo, Stevenson is still in line to remain in the game plan versus Miami. Gibson has seen just 29 carries to Stevenson's 65 through four games, but the former is averaging 5.3 yards per tote to Stevenson's 4.1 average.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Could lose starting gig
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Head coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday that having Antonio Gibson start over Stevenson this Sunday against the Dolphins is "under consideration" due to Stevenson's fumbling issues, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Through the Patriots' first four games this season, Stevenson has logged 65 carries to Gibson's 29, but Stevenson has fumbled four times. With that in mind, it's possible that Stevenson's recent ball-security issues could affect his workload to a degree in Week 5. Even in such a scenario, Stevenson wouldn't be expected to be phased out of the game plan entirely versus Miami.
Stevenson rushed 13 times for 43 yards while catching four of five targets for 19 receiving yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the 49ers.
Stevenson got back up to double-digit carries after struggling off of six rushes in a Week 3 loss to the Jets. The veteran starter didn't produce big results with his 18 combined touches Sunday, also losing his second fumble in as many weeks. The fourth-year back rattled off two strong fantasy lines prior to his recent pair of duds, so fantasy managers shouldn't give up on Stevenson so long as he remains the primary option in New England. He will attempt to regain his early-season form in an important AFC East tilt against the Dolphins next Sunday.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Significant workload in Week 2 loss
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Stevenson rushed the ball 21 times for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Patriots. He added two receptions on five targets for nine yards.
The Patriots remained run heavy, and Stevenson topped 20 carries for the second straight game to begin the season. He couldn't replicate his efficiency from Week 1, but he did punch in a one-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter and had two rushes that went for more than 10 yards. Stevenson has struggled to produce as a receiver and should be projected to lose work in that area to Antonio Gibson, though he has still racked up eight targets through two contests. He appears to be comfortably locked in as New England's lead back.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Stars in Week 1 upset victory
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Stevenson rushed 25 times for 120 yards and a touchdown while bringing in all three targets for six yards in the Patriots' 16-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.
At least for Week 1, new Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was able to play his preferred brand of football, with game script allowing Stevenson to function in an old-school workhorse role to help grind out a low-scoring victory. Stevenson was able to rip off chunk gains throughout the afternoon, and he found pay dirt for his first touchdown of the campaign on a three-yard run to open the second quarter. Antonio Gibson took only seven carries as the No. 2 running back, clearly delineating the pecking order in New England's ground attack. Stevenson will look to replicate the stellar 2024 debut when he tangles with the Seahawks at home Week 2.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Close to full strength
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Stevenson (ankle) recently said he's "feeling great" and would be able to play in a game if the Patriots had one coming up, Nicole Yang of The Boston Globe reports.
Stevenson has been going to physical therapy four or five times per week since missing the final five games of 2023 with a high-ankle injury. It sounds like he'll be ready for the start of the offseason program, heading into the fourth and final year of his rookie contract. Stevenson said he plans to speak to new coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt about his desire to handle a clear lead role in the backfield, after rotating with Damien Harris in 2022 and Ezekiel Elliott in 2023. Elliott is headed for unrestricted free agency this offseason, leaving Stevenson and 2022 sixth-round pick Kevin Harris as the only RBs from the 2023 roster under contract for 2024.
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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Still not practicing
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Stevenson (ankle) wasn't on the field for the start of Friday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Stevenson also sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday, and his continued absence Friday suggests that the running back is trending toward being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos. If Stevenson remains sidelined this weekend, Ezekiel Elliott would once again lead New England's backfield in Week 16.
