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Patriots Weigh Rhamondre Stevenson's Role After Another Costly Fumble vs. Bills

His third lost ball of 2025 put him atop running backs for giveaways, intensifying questions about a job he has kept despite a 2024 spike.

Sep 28, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs the ball during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Stevenson lost a first‑quarter fumble in Week 5 at Buffalo and, though he returned for snaps, he had no touches through the middle of the second quarter with one carry for minus‑2 yards and one catch for seven.
  • The turnover was his third lost fumble in five games, placing him first among NFL running backs this season according to StatMuse.
  • After seven fumbles and three lost in 2024, he now leads running backs across 2024–25 in both lost fumbles (six) and total fumbles (10), per aggregated reporting.
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel has defended Stevenson's value while emphasizing ball security, signaling that his workload is being monitored.
  • Stevenson remains atop the depth chart ahead of TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson, though analysts suggest touches could shift; Gibson also fumbled on a kick return and was checked for a right knee injury.