"When the Patriots surprisingly selected RB TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, it seemed like a solid indicator of how they felt about continuing with Rhamondre Stevenson as their starter. After a down year under Jerod Mayo, many believed the veteran's days were numbered, and Henderson's arrival all but ensured that. But Mike Vrabel's regime wasn't willing to do that just yet, as they kept Stevenson as the RB1 throughout the summer and for most of the season so far."
"After what appeared to be a rookie season to forget, Henderson has become a significant part of the offense's success during the tail end of their win streak and has now recorded 773 rushing yards on 143 carries and seven touchdowns. He's also proven to be a weapon in the passing game, too, recording 34 receptions for 212 yards (6.2 YPC) and one score."
"Based on how Henderson has performed over the last month, it wouldn't be outlandish to assume he has stolen the starting job, and the offense should operate that way moving forward. He proved that again with his impressive production against the Bills on Sunday, especially with the limited opportunities he got in the second half, and it might be too late for Stevenson to regain his ground as the starter over the last three games of the year."
The Patriots selected TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of the 2025 draft but kept veteran Rhamondre Stevenson as RB1 through summer and most of the season under Mike Vrabel. Henderson struggled early but broke out late, totaling 773 rushing yards on 143 carries with seven touchdowns and adding 34 receptions for 212 receiving yards and one score. Henderson’s snaps and touches have increased dramatically over recent weeks, and his productive performance against the Bills reinforced his ascendancy. The offensive role has shifted toward Henderson, making Stevenson’s reclamation of the starting role unlikely over the remaining games.
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