Rhamondre Stevenson

Stevenson started the game well, breaking three tackles on a 13-yard gain. In truth, he ran pretty well and also added 27 receiving yards on three catches. The only issue is that TreVeyon Henderson was electric and ripped off two big rushing touchdowns. Also, Stevenson was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for punching Matt Milano after a tackle, which may not have endeared him to head coach Mike Vrabel. We'd still expect this to be some form of committee next week against the Ravens.

The rookie also added 13 yards receiving on two catches. On one hand, 117 of Henderson's 148 yards came on just two carries. On the other hand, those two carries were fantastic. On both of them, Henderson showed good vision, patience, and elite burst to hit the outside and leave all defenders in his dust. There is no question that he's the most dynamic runner in the Patriots' backfield, and he did outcarry Rhamondre Stevenson 14-6, so perhaps Mike Vrabel will give the rookie a chance to be the lead back next week against the Ravens.

Jennings was already ruled out for Week 15's matchup with the Bills, but now he's set to miss the next four games after being placed on injured reserve. Jennings had already seen his role in the offense evaporate with the return of Rhamondre Stevenson. D'Ernest Johnson will serve as the Patriots' third running back in Jennings' absence.

D'Ernest Johnson will be the name that neither Rhamondre Stevenson nor Treyveon Henderson-reliant managers want to see on the field on Sunday.

Jennings' role has declined in recent weeks with Rhamondre Stevenson healthy once again. Jennings did not touch the ball before the Pats' bye in Week 14. His likely absence this week will keep New England's backfield at a two-man committee.