Heavy volume in Week 1 loss
Stevenson rushed 18 times for 51 yards and brought in five of six targets for 44 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
As expected with TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) unavailable, Stevenson shouldered a heavy workload and found running room at a premium save for his game-long 12-yard rush late in the fourth quarter. However, the versatile veteran made an impact as a receiver, finishing with a co-team-high reception total while checking in as the runner-up in both receiving yards and targets for the Patriots on the night. Stevenson's involvement as a pass catcher unsurprisingly picked up after A.J. Brown went down with an ankle injury on the first possession of the second half, and the veteran running back could remain in an elevated all-around role during the Week 2 home opener against the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 20.
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DeMario Douglas
Does little with five catches
Douglas secured five of seven targets for 20 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Mack Hollins
Steps up after Brown injury
Hollins secured four of five targets for 51 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Hunter Henry
Three catches in Week 1 loss
Henry brought in all three targets for 26 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Romeo Doubs
Forgettable team debut in loss
Doubs failed to bring in any of his three targets during the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Andy Borregales
Makes two kicks in loss
Borregales made his sole field-goal attempt and PAT in Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Drake Maye
Trio of critical INTs in loss
Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions while rushing seven times for 47 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
A.J. Brown
Vrabel has 'no update' on injury
Coach Mike Vrabel didn't have an update on Brown (ankle) after Wednesday's loss at Seattle in which the wide receiver left early due to injury, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
A.J. Brown
Will not return Wednesday
Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's contest versus Seattle.
A.J. Brown
Questionable to return Wednesday
Brown (ankle) is questionable to return Wednesday against the Seahawks, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Lead role awaits in opener
Stevenson is expected to see the bulk of the snaps and touches out of the backfield Wednesday against the Seahawks after teammate TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was ruled out for the season opener, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.