Rhamondre Stevenson shows why he’s still Patriots’ top running back in win
MIAMI GARDENS Fla Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson acknowledged he almost scored on a -yard catch in the third quarter Sunday but he got a little tired It s understandable in the -degree Miami heat and Stevenson was a busy man in the - win over the Dolphins He led the Patriots with rushing yards on carries and with receiving yards on five catches The veteran running back also contributed a key figure on a two-point conversion Related Articles Why Patriots veteran appreciated Will Campbell s leadership in win Best and worst What we learned from Patriots - win over Dolphins Mike Vrabel explains why Patriots traded Ja Lynn Polk to Saints Patriots inactives Rookie receiver s debut will have to wait Patriots elevate two players including draft pick It feels great It s been tough on me for the last couple months Stevenson disclosed referencing the death of his father Robert in March But putting my best foot forward and just knowing what my pops would want me to do He seemingly would have loved this event Just remembering that and remembering the things he would say Just keep going I think he d be proud nowadays There were selected loud whispers for more playing time from rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson after last week s - loss to the Raiders but Stevenson quieted them Sunday Henderson also had several rookie moments against the Dolphins getting flagged for two holding penalties in pass protection and another one on a kick return He also let up a sack to quarterback Drake Maye Henderson carried the ball three times for yards and caught two passes for yards Third-string running back Antonio Gibson returned a kick for a -yard touchdown in the fourth quarter carried the ball five times for yards and caught one -yard pass I kind of advised the running backs We re downhill this first half and then we ll try to make something happen ' Stevenson reported Just trying to lean on our toughness and make something happen and make the defenders move out of our way
