Rhamondre Stevenson, the New England Patriots’ top running back, was officially ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury, a significant blow to their offense. The injury struck late in the third quarter after a six-yard reception, leaving Stevenson down on the field before he was eventually taken to the blue medical tent and then to the locker room.
A Consistent Threat Cut Short
Before his exit, Stevenson was proving to be one of the Patriots’ most consistent sources of offense, powering through the Packers’ defense. He had already racked up over 70 yards on the ground and scored a touchdown in the first half of the game at Gillette Stadium. This kind of output makes his absence even tougher for the Patriots to swallow. However, it wasn’t a perfect outing, as he also lost a fumble earlier in the contest.
What’s Next for the Patriots’ Backfield?
With Stevenson sidelined, New England had to pivot, turning their backfield duties over to Lan Larison and Corey Kiner. The Patriots were already down multiple scores, so there was no need to push Stevenson to return to a game that seemed to be slipping away. Still, losing such a key offensive weapon, especially with him having such a strong showing before the injury, is a tough pill to swallow for any team. The impact of this injury on their upcoming matchups will certainly be something to watch.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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