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Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson Expected to Lead in Upcoming Games
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In Short: Rhamondre Stevenson, a key player for the New England Patriots, is expected to have a significant impact in upcoming games despite recent injuries.
The New England Patriots secured their third consecutive victory against the New York Jets with a 26-19 win at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
Stevenson, entering his sixth season with the team, has been a standout in pass protection, earning praise from analysts for his contributions off the ball.
Despite limping off the field late in the Patriots' previous game against the Bills, Stevenson is anticipated to play a crucial role in the upcoming matchups.
Stevenson's ability to create creases for the offense and his strong performance in pass protection have analysts predicting a career year for the running back.
NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta noted, 'Having those guys to run behind, create some more creases for him, is gonna lead to Rhamondre I think truly having a career year.'
Stevenson's contributions extend beyond rushing; he has the third-most pass block wins among running backs over the past five seasons, according to ESPN Analytics and NFL Next Gen Stats.
With several running backs dealing with injuries, Stevenson's health and performance are critical for the Patriots' success.
The Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in an upcoming game, and Stevenson is expected to be a key player in setting the tone for the team.
Stevenson's experience and leadership are vital as the Patriots navigate a challenging schedule, with analysts predicting he will take advantage of favorable matchups like the Jets' defense, which allows 118 rushing yards per game.
What's confirmed
- With the win, the Patriots are now 27-4 in their last 31 games against the Jets.
What's still developing
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- He is one of the NFL's best running backs in pass protection, endearing himself to teammates as a quiet presence who is willing to do anything to help his team when he doesn't have the football in his grasp.
- And with plenty of time in the pocket, Maye completes a 39-yard pass downfield to receiver DeMario "Pop" Douglas.
- "I was like, 'Man, that's a lot of tickets. I'm not getting any more,'" said Douglas, a 2023 sixth-round pick in the final year of his rookie contract.
- The 6-foot, 227-pound Stevenson makes initial contact with Davis with a two-handed shove, slides to his right and then drives his hands into the chest of the 6-4, 245-pound McDonald.
- The Patriots have already ruled out six players for their Week 5 contest: cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Karon Prunty and Channing Canada, fullback Reggie Gilliam and wide receiver Mack Hollins.
- The team also has TreVeyon Henderson and Corey Kiner on their 53-man roster at running back.
- A number of backs are dealing with injuries, including Jeremiyah Love, Saquon Barkley, and David Montgomery, and others, like Cam Skattebo and Emanuel Wilson, are falling due to demotion or falling production.
- Check back on a regular basis for updates, especially after the final team injury reports come out late in the week!
- Here are my fantasy running back rankings as we head into Week 7.