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Patriots Plan Relying on Stevenson as Henderson Sits

9/8/2026

Summary

Stevenson Steps Up

Patriots will rely on Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 1 because TreVeyon Henderson remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Henderson has not practiced since August 24, missing two weeks before the season opener.
Stevenson is projected to receive about 13 carries, five receptions for roughly 40 yards and a touchdown.
Fantasy analysts recommend starting Stevenson for his high floor and consistent four-year production.

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Groh Leads Negotiations

Matt Groh leads the Patriots’ negotiations with cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s representatives.
Eliot Wolf, vice-president of player personnel, cannot directly approve Gonzalez’s contract changes.
Richard Miller, a 31-year Patriots lifer, influences the team’s salary-cap and cash-budget decisions.
Defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr is testing a three-defensive-tackle front to create an unconventional edge.
Special teams coach Jeremy Springer describes Seattle’s stadium as uniquely loud, dubbing it the “12th Man”.

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Stevenson Steps Up

Patriots will rely on Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 1 because TreVeyon Henderson remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Henderson has not practiced since August 24, missing two weeks before the season opener.
Stevenson is projected to receive about 13 carries, five receptions for roughly 40 yards and a touchdown.
Fantasy analysts recommend starting Stevenson for his high floor and consistent four-year production.

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