The New England Patriots will visit the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Rhamondre Stevenson.
Is Rhamondre Stevenson Playing in Week 2?
Stevenson is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 2?
This feels like a team being stubborn and that’s annoying, but I don’t think it lasts.
It can’t. The Patriots think they have the quarterback of their future under center and that makes every week during his rookie deal a valuable one. Rhamondre Stevenson got the first rush attempt of the season and nearly doubled TreVeyon Henderson in snaps (45-23), but is this team content with losing to the Raiders at home?
It’s the smallest of small samples, but Stevenson got two more carries than Henderson last week and gained 12 fewer yards. The rookie has rare big-play ability at the position, and I suspect that his first chunk play as a professional could result in a snap shift in this backfield.
This is as good a spot as any for one of these backs to work their way into the RB2 conversation moving forward, but entering the week with this being a full-blown committee, you’re going to have a tough time starting either of them.
As a reminder, the inefficient showing from Stevenson against the Raiders last week was not an aberration:
PFSN Elusive Rating By Season
- 2021: 38.3%
- 2022: 33.8%
- 2023: 28.2%
- 2024: 27.1%
5+ Yard Rush Rate By Season
- 2021: 40.6%
- 2022: 37.6%
- 2023: 36.5%
- 2024: 32.4%
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Stevenson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Stevenson is projected to score 11.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Stevenson to rush for 49 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Patriots at Dolphins
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is sunny with temperatures around 87°F and winds up to 4 mph.
