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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Rhamondre Stevenson
Could work with Henderson in Week 6
Stevenson's workload against the Jets on Sunday will depend on whether TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is cleared to play, Evan Lazaar of the Patriots' official site reports.
TreVeyon Henderson
Hopes to play Sunday
Henderson said Friday that an MRI revealed he sustained a high-ankle sprain but that he is "hoping to play" Sunday against the Jets, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
A.J. Brown
Decision to come Saturday
Head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that the Patriots won't make a call on Brown's (ankle) status for Sunday's game against the Jets until Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
TreVeyon Henderson
Practicing Friday
Henderson (ankle) is practicing Friday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
A.J. Brown
Practices again Friday
Brown (ankle) practiced all three days this week, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
TreVeyon Henderson
Limited again Thursday
Henderson (ankle) remained limited at Thursday's practice, Mark Daniels of MassLive reports.
A.J. Brown
Remains limited Thursday
Brown (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Mark Daniels of MassLive reports.
TreVeyon Henderson
Set to practice in pads Thursday
Henderson (ankle) is in pads ahead of Thursday's practice, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
A.J. Brown
Week 6 status
Brown (ankle) said Thursday that it's "up in the air" whether he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Jets, and that the decision ultimately will be made by head coach Mike Vrabel, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
TreVeyon Henderson
Surprise practice participant Wednesday
The Patriots listed Henderson (ankle) as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.