Stevenson rushed 11 times for 54 yards while catching all five of his targets for 88 yards in Sunday's 33-27 win over the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson set a new career high in receiving yards, fueled by a 55-yard reception in the third quarter. He operated as the lead back while rookie second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson combined for eight carries and three targets, though Gibson also contributed a kickoff return touchdown on special teams. Stevenson is the team's preferred option on early downs, and he could hold off the alternatives in passing situations if he continues to shine as a pass catcher like he did Sunday. The 27-year-old running back's fantasy value is trending up ahead of a Week 3 home game against a Steelers run defense that has struggled to begin the season.

Stevenson rushed seven times for 15 yards and brought in two of three targets for 12 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson entered Week 1 as the presumptive lead back, although rookie second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson is already ticketed for a solid complementary role at minimum. However, Week 1 usage between the two players actually tilted toward Henderson due to his expansive pass-catching role (six receptions), although game script did play a part in that as well. Henderson is the more explosive of the two, but Stevenson could fill the role of the preferred early-down option in a Week 2 road matchup against the Dolphins if the game remains close.

Stevenson (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Patriots' injury report in advance of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson managed an unspecified injury as the preseason wound down, but the running back's full participation in Wednesday's practice sets the stage for the 27-year-old to claim a key role (particularly on early downs) in a backfield that also includes 2025 second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson, as well as fellow returnee Antonio Gibson. A look at ADP in drafts ahead of Week 1 reveals that Henderson is viewed as the upside play from a fantasy standpoint, and while the dynamic rookie is bound to cut into Stevenson's volume, there should be enough touches -- in a New England offense that could well lean on the ground game -- for both Stevenson and Henderson to provide lineup utility on a weekly basis.

Stevenson (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson, who has been managing an unspecified injury that isn't viewed as significant, sported a non-contact jersey in his return to practice this week, per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, but there's nothing to suggests that his Week 1 status is in any danger. Added clarity in that regard will arrive no later than the Patriots' first official injury/practice report, but as the coming season approaches Stevenson is set to reprise his key role in a backfield that also includes dynamic 2025 second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson, along with fellow returnee Antonio Gibson. Though Henderson remains the upside play from a fantasy standpoint and figures to cut into Stevenson's volume this season, there should be enough touches, in an offense that could lean toward the run, for both players to carry weekly fantasy lineup utility.

Stevenson (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson, who didn't play in this past Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, had been managing an unspecified injury that wasn't considered significant, and the running back's return to the field Monday aligns with that, though Callahan notes that Stevenson was sporting a non-contact jersey during the session. With that in mind, it's unclear if Stevenson will be available for Thursday's exhibition finale against the Giants.

Coach Mike Vrabel noted Wednesday that the unspecified injury Stevenson is dealing with is not considered significant, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The report adds that Vrabel doesn't anticipate a long-term absence for Stevenson, but at this stage the running back appears to be trending toward missing Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. When healthy, Stevenson and promising rookie TreVeyon Henderson are projected to form a 1-2 punch this season in a New England backfield that also includes Antonio Gibson.

Stevenson (undisclosed) won't practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, coach Mike Vrabel noted Wednesday that Stevenson is dealing with an (unspecified) injury that he sustained in this past Friday's preseason contest against the Commanders. As a result, the running back's status for Saturday's game against the Vikings is cloudy.

Stevenson (undisclosed) wasn't spotted at practice Monday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson also didn't practice Sunday, so it's possible that he came out of Friday's preseason win over the Commanders (a game in which he carried seven times for 36 yards) with some sort of injury. For now, consider the running back day-to-day ahead of Saturday's contest against the Vikings.

Stevenson (undisclosed) was not present at Sunday's training camp practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It could be a maintenance day for the veteran running back, who played 10 snaps on offense and logged seven carries for 36 yards in the Patriots' 48-18 preseason win over the Commanders on Friday. Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson both saw all their work in the first quarter, and the duo are expected to work in a committee when the regular season gets underway.

Stevenson rushed seven times for 36 yards and wasn't targeted in Friday's 48-18 preseason win over the Commanders.

EDGE Analysis

The Patriots showcased the potential breakdown in roles between Stevenson and rookie second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson on their first few drives. Stevenson handled most of the carries to keep the offense on schedule while Henderson showed off his speed in space, turning one carry and three targets into 30 offensive yards in addition to scoring a touchdown on the opening kickoff. Stevenson figures to remain a key contributor in what projects to be a run-heavy Patriots offense despite the addition of Henderson. New England's next preseason game is Aug. 16 in Minnesota.