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Rhamondre Stevenson’s 3-TD Finale Highlights Patriots’ Form Entering Wild Card

Coaches credit a renewed ball-security focus alongside a defined split with TreVeyon Henderson for the veteran’s late-season surge.

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson runs up field during the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Rhamondre Stevenson scored three total touchdowns on Sunday.

Overview

  • Stevenson closed the regular season with 131 rushing yards on seven carries, two rushing touchdowns, and a receiving score in a 38-10 win over the Dolphins.
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel cited hard work, an emphasis on ball security, and a finely tuned rotation with Henderson as keys to the turnaround.
  • Over his past four games, Stevenson has produced 279 rushing yards on 29 carries with five rushing touchdowns, plus 131 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
  • New England now leans on a true two-back approach, with rookie Henderson finishing at 911 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, including multiple 50-plus-yard scoring runs.
  • The Patriots won 13 of their last 14 to secure the AFC’s No. 2 seed and a home Wild Card game against the Chargers, with a balanced ground game expected to help support QB Drake Maye against a defense strong versus opposing passers.