Rhamondre Stevenson Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

Stevenson signed a four-year contract extension last June.

So it was no surprise to see him handle lead-back duties, resulting in 801 rushing yards and seven TDs in 15 games. He added 33 catches, 168 yards, and one TD as a receiver.

However, the 27-year-old never developed into a consistent fantasy starter. He posted five top-ten PPR weeks – and seven outside the top-24.

Come January, he ranked 28th in total PPR points; 27th in points per game.

Usage & Role

Stevenson’s 207 carries ranked just outside the top-20 among RBs.

He handled 60.6% of New England’s red zone rushes – ninth-most among RBs, per Pro Football Reference. He slotted 11th in goal line rushing share.

Stevenson wasn’t fully unleashed as a pass-catcher, though. His 48% route rate ranked 21st among RBs. He averaged a moderate 2.7 targets per game.

Efficiency Metrics

Stevenson didn’t put his best work on film in 2024.

His 70.3 Pro Football Focus rushing grade turned up a career low and ranked 34th among 47 qualifying RBs.

He also ranked 23rd in rush yards over expected per attempt and 31st in yards after contact per attempt.

Stevenson added a career low in yards per route run (0.62), a figure that’s been on the decline since 2022.

Offensive Context

Stevenson wasn’t positioned for success.

The Pats started the year with Jacoby Brissett, who labored through five starts. Drake Maye supplied a spark, but this unit still finished 31st in yards and 30th in points.

The O-line proved pitiful. They ranked 32nd in ESPN’s run block win rate and PFF’s run blocking grade.

Historical Production & Trends

Stevenson fumbled seven times in 2024, including one fumble in each of his first four games.

That followed seasons with the following fumble counts:

• One (2023)
• Four (2022)
• Two (2021)

Stevenson will get a fresh start under new HC Mike Vrabel. But this is clearly an area worth monitoring.

Injury History

Stevenson missed Week 6 with a foot injury. He sat out Week 18, too, but that wasn’t injury-related.

Stevenson missed five games with a high-ankle sprain in 2023.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

New England invested an early Round 2 pick in Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson.

At 202 pounds, he brings a dynamic skill set as a rusher, receiver, and pass blocker. He garnered an Aaron Jones comp from NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein.

Barring a major surprise, Henderson will at least handle most passing-down snaps. Expect him to eventually eat into Stevenson’s early-down work, too.

Antonio Gibson returns for his second season in New England and could push Stevenson for rotational work. The former Commander averaged 4.5 yards per carry (120 attempts) and 9.0 yards per catch (23 receptions) in 2024.

Supporting Cast

New England’s O-line looks much better after adding:

• Round 1 LT Will Campbell
• Veteran C Garrett Bradbury
• Rookie C Jared Wilson
• Veteran RT Morgan Moses

WR Stefon Diggs bolsters the WR corps, as long as he can successfully return from an October ACL tear. The Pats also added a vertical threat in Round 3 WR Kyle Williams.

That duo should help take pressure off the ground game.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

New OC Josh McDaniels last orchestrated offenses for the Raiders in 2022 and 2023.

His units finished 21st and 27th in rush attempts.

In general, McDaniels has shown more of a commitment to the run. Here are his finishes in rush attempts:

• 2006 (Patriots): 6th
• 2007 (Patriots): 9th
• 2008 (Patriots): 4th

• 2009 (Broncos): 14th
• 2010 (Broncos): 27th

• 2011 (Rams): 23rd

• 2012 (Patriots): 2nd
• 2013 (Patriots): 9th
• 2014 (Patriots): 13th
• 2015 (Patriots): 25th
• 2016 (Patriots): 3rd
• 2017 (Patriots): 11th
• 2018 (Patriots): 3rd
• 2019 (Patriots): 9th
• 2020 (Patriots): 3rd
• 2021 (Patriots): 8th