RhamondreStevenson

News: 1 day agoStevenson rushed six times for 18 yards and wasn't targeted in Thursday's 14-13 preseason loss to the Eagles.

Spin: Stevenson got a substantially larger workload in the second preseason game after logging only one carry in the preseason opener against the Panthers. He remains on track to lead New England's backfield in 2024, with Antonio Gibson slated to back up Stevenson and mix in for passing situations. The Patriots will round out their preseasonn Sunday, Aug. 25 in Washington.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Stevenson enters his fourth season with the Patriots with career averages of 15.1 touches, 74.3 total yards and 12.4 fantasy points per game. While he demonstrated his ability to handle an every-down role in 2022, Stevenson shared the workload with veteran Ezekiel Elliott last season, and missed the final five games due to injury. With new head coach Jerod Mayo succeeding Bill Belichick and the addition of running back Antonio Gibson in the offseason, the Patriots' backfield remains projected as a committee. New England's offense was poor last season, and with a rookie at quarterback, it may not improve much in 2024. Despite Stevenson's expressed desire to be the featured back, he is best viewed as a high-end flex option in fantasy.