Rhamondre Stevenson serves as the New England Patriots' lead running back in 2026, handling the bulk of early-down and goal-line work behind quarterback Drake Maye under head coach Mike Vrabel. Through five games he has posted 57 carries for 227 yards and two rushing touchdowns at 4.0 yards per attempt, plus 15 receptions, while playing through a Week 5 knee issue that limited practice but did not sideline him. Backup TreVeyon Henderson suffered an ankle injury in that contest, positioning Stevenson for a heavier workload in Week 6 against the Jets and beyond. The Patriots' 3-2 record and red-zone opportunities will shape his touchdown pace, though a committee approach and prior injury history remain variables for the full regular season.