"The jury was very much out on Rhamondre Stevenson last week after a poor rushing performance against the Raiders in Week 1. After an offensive performance that saw the New England Patriots score just 13 points and Stevenson gain 15 rushing yards from seven carries, the feeling was understandable. Against a Miami defensive line that featured a group of proven edge defenders and first-round pick Kenneth Grant on the interior, things didn't seem like they'd improve much."
"In contrast to Week 1, Rhamondre looked to be a man possessed, totaling an incredible 142 yards, 88 of which came through the air, a career high. The total also marked him second among all running backs this week, second only to De'Von Achane's 92. Stevenson had a league-high seven fumbles last year and a career low 3.9 yards per carry. It was believed that with the return of Josh McDaniels and his affinity for power backs, the Oklahoma alum would get back to his best, but his Week 1 performance was disappointing."
After a weak Week 1 performance, Rhamondre Stevenson rebounded with a 142-yard outing, including a career-high 88 receiving yards, against Miami. The rushing and receiving totals positioned him second among running backs that week. Stevenson entered the season coming off a 2024 marked by seven fumbles and a 3.9 yards-per-carry average, and expectations rose with Josh McDaniels’ return favoring power backs. Stevenson cited personal adversity, including the March death of his father, as motivation, saying the performance honored what his father would have wanted. The game restored confidence and underscored Stevenson’s value as a dual-threat back.
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