The New England Patriots will host the New York Giants in Week 13. 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 13?
Stevenson is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he 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 Stevenson in Week 13?
I’m not exactly sure who asked for this sequence against one of the most vulnerable defenses in the NFL, but this is how the first drive of the second half went for the Patriots last week in Cincinnati after a DPI put them at the five yard line:
- Incomplete pass
- TreVeyon Henderson, 4-yard run
- Incomplete pass
- Â DPI, ball placed on the one-yard line
- Terrell Jennings, no gain
- OPI, ball on the 11-yard line
- Completion down to the one-yard line
- Rhamondre Stevenson, no gain
- Rhamondre Stevenson, no gain (turnover on downs)
I hate talking in absolutes, but this absolutely shouldn’t happen.
Stevenson was given one touch for every three that went to Henderson last week in his return from the toe injury and with his seven opportunities picking up 10 yards, I can’t imagine that he’s in line to see his workload increase in a major way as the Pats chase the AFC’s top seed.
If you roster Stevenson, I’d hold for now, understanding that this coaching staff showed unconditional love toward him earlier in this season. If this is the Henderson show again on Monday night and he exits that contest healthy, I think you can cut ties ahead of the Week 14 bye if the roster spot holds value to you.
If not, the schedule isn’t prohibitive moving forward, but if he’s not projecting for more than 6-10 touches, he’s not going to rank as a top 30 play, no matter the matchup.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Stevenson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Stevenson is projected to score 9.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Stevenson to rush for 40 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 12 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Giants at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 42 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
