{"id":15162,"date":"2024-10-20T06:13:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T06:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=15162"},"modified":"2024-10-20T06:13:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T06:13:02","slug":"patriots-make-big-call-about-rhamondre-stevenson-before-jaguars-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=15162","title":{"rendered":"Patriots Make Big Call About Rhamondre Stevenson Before Jaguars Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\" class=\"wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"h-responsive\">\n<figure class=\"h-responsive__inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-2172183526-e1729384569156.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-2172183526-e1729384569156.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-2172183526-e1729384569156.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-2172183526-e1729384569156.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Rhamondre Stevenson\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" data-img-load-time=\"1204\" data-dom-ready-time=\"2557\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty<\/span>The New England Patriots made a key call about the status of RB Rhamondre Stevenson before Week 7.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0New England Patriots\u00a0are acting as if they expect lead running back\u00a0Rhamondre Stevenson\u00a0to return and play against the\u00a0Jacksonville Jaguars\u00a0in Week 7. That\u2019s obvious based on the big decision the Pats made ahead of the game at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 21.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the Patriots \u201cdidn\u2019t promote a RB from the practice squad, which would have been necessary if they weren\u2019t planning to have Stevenson,\u201d\u00a0according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter.<\/p>\n<p>He reported the \u201cPatriots are expecting RB Rhamondre Stevenson to play Sunday in London vs. Jaguars.\u201d Schefter also included a tweet from his\u00a0colleague Mike Reiss showing Stevenson telling reporters he\u2019s \u201cfeeling like I should be ready to play on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"cfd434b27c7801b9998df604a4ff62c5\" class=\"embed_container\">\n<div class=\"lazy-embed lazy-embed--ssr embed-twitter-com lazy-embed--loaded\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1847763484647227454\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FJamesDudko&amp;dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1847763484647227454&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fheavy.com%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Fnew-england-patriots%2Fbig-call-rhamondre-stevenson-jaguars-game%2F&amp;sessionId=208c0a0056cc57b29467ded7560f6a18d656f10b&amp;siteScreenName=heavyonsports&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\" data-twitter-extracted-i1729404635545199056=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Patriots are expecting RB Rhamondre Stevenson to play Sunday in London vs. Jaguars. Patriots also didn\u2019t promote a RB from the practice squad, which would have been necessary if they weren\u2019t planning to have Stevenson.\u00a0https:\/\/t.co\/dDPRGY6wpA<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)\u00a0October 19, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stevenson\u2019s return would be a major boost for a struggling offense. The fourth-year pro missed last week\u2019s 41-21 defeat to the\u00a0Houston Texans with a foot injury, but he remains the driving force of one of the NFL\u2019s better rushing attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Combining Stevenson\u2019s power and speed with the arm talent of rookie quarterback\u00a0Drake Maye, making his second-straight start, can help the Patriots win for the first time since Week 1.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Rhamondre Stevenson Still Vital to Patriots Offense<\/h2>\n<p>Stevenson was last in action against the\u00a0Miami Dolphins\u00a0in Week 5, when he averaged an eye-catching 7.4 yards per carry. The number was a timely reminder No. 38 remains vital to New England\u2019s offense, at least when he protects the ball.<\/p>\n<p>Securing the football is a notable issue for Stevenson, who fumbled four times in as many games to start the season. Head coach Jerod Mayo was initially prepared to let Stevenson\u00a0play through the problem, but the plan changed when the player\u00a0lost the starting role for the visit of the Dolphins.<\/p>\n<p>Stevenson was missed against the Texans, when the Patriots averaged just\u00a03.2 yards a rush. Things should be different this week against a Jaguars defense that\u2019s allowed 4.3 yards per run,\u00a040 first downs and seven scores\u00a0on the ground.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Patriots Can Dominate Jaguars in the Running Game<\/h2>\n<p>Last week\u2019s game was all about Maye\u00a0making a positive impression. The third pick in the 2024 NFL draft largely delivered, but Maye should spend more time handing the ball off in London.<\/p>\n<p>Stevenson and veteran backup\u00a0Antonio Gibson can feast against the Jags. Splitting 25-30 carries between the complementary pair would be a smart strategy from offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.<\/p>\n<p>The play-caller incurred criticism from many,\u00a0including a Hall of Fame quarterback, for simplistic passing concepts that made things tough on Maye in Week 6. Scheming for the running game is what Van Pelt does best, so he should stay in his comfort zone for this edition of the league\u2019s international series.<\/p>\n<p>A heavy dose of running can also protect Maye from a useful pass-rush led by productive Jaguars edge-rushers\u00a0Travon Walker\u00a0and Josh-Hines Allen. Defensive tackle\u00a0Arik Armstead\u00a0is also a player capable of exploiting a Pats offensive line that\u2019s already surrendered\u00a023 sacks through six games.<\/p>\n<p>Maye will eventually expand and redefine the passing game, but the Patriots entered this season built to run the ball. A healthy Stevenson will help them do just that this week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GettyThe New England Patriots made a key call about the status of RB Rhamondre Stevenson before Week 7. 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