Stevenson logged 49 snaps to only nine for rookie TreVeyon Henderson against the Titans, and he rushed for 88 of the team's season-high 175 yards. It was quite a renaissance for Stevenson, who's talent is unquestionable but whose fumbling had threatened to have him benched, or worse - sent packing. Now, it seems that Stevenson has regained the lead-back role, especially with Antonio Gibson on the shelf for the rest of the season with an ACL injury.
The Raiders feel like a good opening test for Maye and the Pats. Las Vegas had a middling pass defense last season, finishing 15th in passing yards allowed. But they did give up a lot of aerial touchdowns (29, tied for fifth-most in the NFL) and did not notch a ton of interceptions (10, tied for 22nd) or sacks (38, tied for 21st),
Rhamondre Stevenson, who experienced both challenge and success in his rookie season, expressed confidence in Josh McDaniels' return, stating, "I love Josh ... I'm very comfortable with him. He knows my strengths."