One Patriots player listed as undervalued for fantasy football season

August 1, 2026 - 07:41

As fantasy football managers start to map out their draft boards for the 2026 season, one name keeps coming up as a potential bargain: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson. While the Patriots offense has been a source of frustration for fantasy owners over the past couple of years, Stevenson's role and workload suggest he could be a steal at his current average draft position.

Stevenson has consistently shown he can handle a heavy carry load, and his pass-catching ability out of the backfield gives him a safe floor in point-per-reception leagues. Even with the team's quarterback situation in flux, the coaching staff has leaned on the running game to keep drives manageable. That reliance on the ground attack is exactly why many analysts believe Stevenson is being overlooked.

The main concern in the past was touchdown regression and a crowded backfield, but recent reports out of New England indicate that Stevenson is expected to see the majority of the early-down work again. If the offensive line can stay healthier than it did last season, there is real upside here. For fantasy players who wait on running backs, Stevenson offers a reliable option in the middle rounds with the potential to finish as a top-fifteen back. He might not be the flashiest pick, but he could be the one that wins a league.