Rhamondre Stevenson’s Week 6 performance against the New York Jets was defined by stagnation rather than progress. Despite expectations that he would dominate the backfield following TreVeyon Henderson’s high-ankle sprain, Stevenson managed only 14 carries for 36 yards in the Patriots’ victory. The anticipated solo workload never materialized, as Henderson returned to the lineup and shared the ball with Corey Kiner, who claimed 11 of the rushing attempts. This distribution of carries left Stevenson without the volume necessary to generate a fantasy-relevant floor, capping his production at a negligible 2.6 yards per carry.
RB3 status solidified after TreVeyon Henderson returns and limits Stevenson’s touches.
The impact on Stevenson’s fantasy value is significant, particularly given his recent trend of failing to reach the end zone. This marked the first time since Week 3 that Stevenson went scoreless, a statistic that heavily skews his value in standard and PPR leagues. His season-long numbers remain mediocre at best, with only two games featuring over 50 rushing yards and four instances where his average per carry dipped below four yards. When Stevenson does not score, his ceiling collapses, making him a volatile and unreliable option for weekly lineups.
Looking ahead to Week 7, Stevenson’s role appears firmly capped as a RB3 or Flex option. The upcoming Thursday night matchup against the Chicago Bears presents a challenging defensive front that could further suppress his production. With Henderson healthy and Kiner competing for touches, Stevenson lacks the guaranteed workload required to be a starter in most formats. Fantasy managers should monitor the Patriots’ offensive line play and the Jets’ defensive adjustments, but for now, Stevenson’s stock has dropped to a bench-tier status.
Source: Yahoo Sports
