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Rhamondre Stevenson
RB · NE

Rhamondre Stevenson

Position RB
Team NE
Bye Week 11
PPR Rank #88

Rhamondre Stevenson

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: NE.

Quick Facts

  • Position: RB
  • Team: NE (New England Patriots)
  • Bye week (2026): 11
  • FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 88

2026 Outlook

Locked in as RB1 for Patriots with TreVeyon Henderson as RB2. Vrabel's staff upgrading run-blocking (Vera-Tucker, Reggie Gilliam) and committing to more consistent ground game, positioning Stevenson for increased volume (per Six Storylines to Monitor This Spring at Patriots Organized Team Activities).

Training camp advantage (July 2026): The Stevenson vs. Henderson competition heads into 2026 with Stevenson holding the coaching staff's clear trust and preference. Despite Henderson's improved 2025 production relative to Stevenson (higher efficiency and late-season success), the Patriots coaching staff "clearly have more trust in him." Fantasy experts acknowledge this committee structure likely persists, with Stevenson retaining the lion's share of early-down work and goal-line carries, making him a more stable floor than Henderson despite lower ceiling upside (per Key NFL Training Camp Battles For Fantasy Football Owners To Watch: TreVeyon Henderson Will Look To Breakout). SI expects the touch share gap to remain similar in 2026, with Stevenson at ~18-19% and Henderson at ~25% (per 2026 Fantasy Football Training Camp Battles To Watch: Running Backs)

RB1 status locked in (April 21): Fantasy Life analysis confirms Stevenson's 2026 RB1 role despite Henderson's efficiency metrics. Stevenson's past toe injury temporarily opened the door for Henderson's breakout, but when it mattered most (playoffs), Stevenson handled 50%+ of carries in three of four games. Comparing to fellow RBs in Stevenson's draft tier (Javonte Williams RB18, Bucky Irving RB19, David Montgomery RB21, Quinshon Judkins RB22), there's clear differentiation in bellcow status. Draft at cost; limit Henderson exposure. (per RB Committees to Watch in 2026).

ADP mismatch vs. Henderson (August 4): Despite finishing 2025 with 603 rushing yards (4.6 YPC), 365 receiving yards, and dominating playoff snaps (70.3% snap share Weeks 16+, averaging 9.1 PPG and 58.5 scrimmage yards more per game than Henderson), Stevenson comes off 2026 draft boards 6 spots behind Henderson in RB ADP. RotoBaller's analysis identifies this as a value opportunity: Stevenson should be viewed as a stable weekly flex option or RB3 with upside to RB2 territory if Henderson gets injured, and he can produce 11+ PPG with spike weeks. The playoff data reveals where coaching staff's trust lies: in Henderson's ceiling, Stevenson's demonstrated floor (per 8 Fantasy Football Undervalued Draft Picks: Matt's Must-Have Players (2026)]).

August 2026 disrespect: Draft Sharks identifies Stevenson's RB31 ADP as "the market being disrespectful" given his proven edge over Tre'Veyon Henderson in all key rushing metrics. Stevenson leads Henderson in: rush yards over expected per attempt (1.36 vs 0.85), yards after contact per attempt (3.83 vs 3.45), missed tackles forced per attempt (0.25 vs 0.17)—ranking top-5 in all three metrics among 51 RBs with 90+ carries. In the passing game, Stevenson significantly outpaced Henderson: 9.3 yards per target vs 5.3, 1.41 yards per route run vs 0.98, and elite pass-blocking (5th in PFF grades, zero sacks allowed). Henderson continues to struggle with pass protection (ranked 34th among 40 RBs), a concern for his fantasy viability. Stevenson's proven role in what projects as a strong Patriots offense makes his RB31 price "too cheap" and a solid RB2 play. The Patriots' new-look offense under Jerod Mayo should create increased opportunity despite the committee approach. (per RB Sleepers 2026: Find This Year's Travis Etienne).

Role / Depth Chart

RB1 in committee with TreVeyon Henderson (RB2). Both are core contributors; third-round competition fills depth but Stevenson is clear lead back. Runs will increase under new 21-personnel packages with dedicated fullback Reggie Gilliam (per Six Storylines to Monitor This Spring at Patriots Organized Team Activities).

Injury Status

Left training camp practice early on July 28 for an undisclosed reason; status to be monitored (per Patriots Injury Tracker: Every Medical Update From Training Camp, Preseason).

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Open Questions

(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)

Coaches shaping Rhamondre's role

Mike VrabelHead CoachJosh McDanielsOffensive CoordinatorDoug MarroneOffensive LineJason HoughtalingAssistant Offensive LineJonathan DecosterOffensive Line AssistantTony DewsRunning Backs

What the Experts Are Saying

FantasyProsFantasy Football RANKINGS: Top-36 RB Tiers, Draft Targets & Players to Avoid (2026)
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