Patriots sign veteran RB Elliott
After meeting with several free agent running backs in recent weeks, the New England Patriots decided to sign three-time Pro Bowl running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT on Monday. While RHAMONDRE STEVENSON will… More remain the starting running back, Elliott will likely have a backup role alongside fellow Patriots running backs TY MONTGOMERY, PIERRE STRONG, KEVIN HARRIS, and J.J. TAYLOR. Elliott will face his former team when the Patriots play the Dallas Cowboys on October 1st. Less
Source: Team Website
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- Ezekiel Elliott
- Rhamondre Stevenson
- Ty Montgomery
- Pierre Strong
- Kevin Harris
- J.J. Taylor
Around the NFL: Zeke to New England
The Patriots, according to their website, are signing Ezekiel Elliott. But expectations should be modest. At 28, he’s not the back he’s been in the past.
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Patriots to “keep tabs” on Fournette after visit
The New England Patriots met with veteran running back LEONARD FOURNETTE earlier this week, but the free agent rusher left town without agreeing to terms on a contract. The Patriots are… More reportedly expected to “keep tabs” on Fournette, who could be an option to provide backfield depth behind starting running back RHAMONDRE STEVENSON. The Patriots are also believed to be interested in free agent running back DALVIN COOK. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: New England Sports Network
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- Leonard Fournette
- Rhamondre Stevenson
- Dalvin Cook
New England RB Stevenson ready to be “the guy” in Pats backfield
With former Patriots rusher DAMIEN HARRIS off to Buffalo, fellow running back RHAMONDRE STEVENSON knows he will be leading the way in the New England backfield this season. Stevenson said earlier… More this week that “I’m kind of the guy” now, adding that he plans to take care of his body and “mentally prepare” for the long NFL season. The Patriots also have JAMES ROBINSON, TY MONTGOMERY, PIERRE STRONG, and KEVIN HARRIS under contract this season, but none are expected to challenge Stevenson for significant playing time. Less
Source: Team Blog
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- Damien Harris
- Rhamondre Stevenson
- James Robinson
- Ty Montgomery
- Pierre Strong
- Kevin Harris
Factoid: Pierre Strong
Pierre Strong averaged 10 yards per carry last year. That gets my attention. In the Super Bowl era, no other running back with at least 10 carries has done that.
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Bills sign former Patriots RB Harris
The Buffalo Bills signed free agent and former New England running back DAMIEN HARRIS this week, where he will join a backfield room that also includes fellow rushers JAMES COOK and… More NYHEIM HINES. After rushing for 15 touchdowns in 2021, Harris fell behind RHAMONDRE STEVENSON in New England’s backfield last season. Harris said that he expects to take his game to “a new height” in Buffalo. Less
Source: NBC Sports
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- Damien Harris
- James Cook
- Nyheim Hines
- Rhamondre Stevenson
Patriots add RB Robinson on two-year deal
The New England Patriots agreed to a two-year deal with running back JAMES ROBINSON that has a maximum value of $8 million. Robinson, 24, became an unrestricted free agent when the… More New York Jets decided not to tender him an offer for the 2023 season. Robinson projects as a complement to top running back RHAMONDRE STEVENSON, which was a role previously held by DAMIEN HARRIS, who is an unrestricted free agent. Less
Source: ESPN.com
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- James Robinson
- Rhamondre Stevenson
- Damien Harris
Patriots RB Stevenson has better day in fantasy than reality
Everyone is talking about the New England Patriots epic collapse on the final play of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Second-year running back RHAMONDRE STEVENSON started the game-losing play… More for the Patriots, but fantasy owners will forgive him after rushing for a game-high 172 yards that included a 34-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Less
Pats WR Meyers expected to go vs. Raiders, RB Stevenson has “good chance” to play
The New England Patriots could have a pair of offensive weapons available for today’s showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders, as reported by the NFL Network. Wide receiver JAKOBI MEYERS, who… More has been dealing with a concussion, is expected to play. RHAMONDRE STEVENSON’S fate will reportedly be decided by a pregame workout, but he has a “good chance” to play. Less
Source: Various
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- Jakobi Meyers
- Rhamondre Stevenson
Patriots RB Harris likely out for TNF
New England Patriots running back DAMIEN HARRIS likely won’t play in Thursday’s pivotal Week #13 home game against the Buffalo Bills. Harris missed Sunday and Monday’s practices after suffering a painful… More thigh injury during last Thursday’s road loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Harris is currently considered week-to-week, meaning that fellow running back RHAMONDRE STEVENSON will lead the backfield on TNF. Less
Source: New England Sports Network
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- Damien Harris
- Rhamondre Stevenson
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Patriots RB Harris likely to miss multiple games
New England Patriots running back DAMIEN HARRIS suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions and is expected to miss time in the weeks ahead. While tests are… More reportedly still being done to fully diagnose the injury, the expectation is that Harris is going to miss multiple weeks while he recovers. With Harris out of action, fellow running back RHAMONDRE STEVENSON will take the leading role in the backfield. Less
Source: NBC Sports
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- Damien Harris
- Rhamondre Stevenson
Around the NFL: Patriots running backs
The Patriots backfield is one of the key questions of the preseason, with some putting their chips in on Damien Harris and others believing Rhamondre Stevenson will emerge. A related question to who will be the main runner is who will be the third-down back. more »
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Factoid: Breakout backs
If you’re looking for a breakout running back, best to focus on guys in their second season. That’s what the numbers indicate. more »
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Mailbag: July 25, 2022
Ian Allan answers your fantasy questions. In this edition. Identifying the best backup running backs. Hitting on running backs in the middle rounds. Is there a Super Bowl hangover? Success rates of younger running backs. And more. more »
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