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Rhamondre Stevenson has officially lost his starting position as the running back for the New England Patriots ahead of their Week 5 game against the Miami Dolphins. This decision was confirmed by head coach Jarrod Mayo, who cited Stevenson's struggles, including multiple fumbles, as a key reason for the change. Antonio Gibson is expected to take over the starting role for at least this week. Despite this setback, Stevenson remains a valuable depth option in the Patriots' backfield.
- Stevenson's performance has been hindered by fumbles, leading to a loss of his starting role.
- Antonio Gibson is set to start in Week 5, indicating a shift in the Patriots' backfield strategy.
Rhamondre Stevenson | RB
Injury
Pickup
Week 5
65 carries
4 fumbles
- Stevenson has lost his starting position due to fumbling issues.
- He has shown improvement in weight and speed compared to last season.
Antonio Gibson | RB
Pickup
Week 5
29 carries
- Gibson is expected to take over as the starting running back for Week 5.
- He has had limited carries so far this season but is poised for increased workload.
New England Patriots
- The Patriots are making significant changes in their backfield strategy.
- With a rookie quarterback potentially starting soon, the running game will be crucial.