Rhamondre Stevenson

Stevenson might not be very fast or quick, but it's rare to see a 230-pound back with the flexibility and coordination he has. His ability to absorb a hit and maintain balance allows him to shed tacklers and move forward rapidly even without standout speed, making Stevenson an improbably slippery ballcarrier for someone so big. The standout coordination has allowed him to become a capable pass catcher, which is another part of why he's such a good fantasy back. The list of players who can credibly take on 300 carries and 50 catches in a season is highly exclusive, and Stevenson is one of them. The Patriots probably overindulged on Stevenson's pass-catching usage last year -- the 4.7 yards per target is potentially an indication of overexposure -- but he's capable of doing more as a runner than the Patriots allowed in 2022. Whether he gets that chance this season is still to be determined, as the Patriots lost bruiser Damien Harris to the Bills but signed Ezekiel Elliott in August. Stevenson is still the starter and first receiving option out of the backfield, but Elliott likely will cut into his carries, especially at the goal line. Stevenson.