Patriots' Stevenson and Henderson rank among NFL's top backfields
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
New England Patriots running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson have been recognized as one of the NFL's best backfield pairings following a strong 2025 season. Each player surpassed 900 yards from scrimmage, contributing to a combined total of 2,080 yards, ranking them fourth among qualifying teams. Henderson showcased notable performance by leading all Patriots players with 1,132 yards from scrimmage, while Stevenson demonstrated valuable skills in both rushing and receiving. The Patriots now aim to build on this success into the next season.
- •Stevenson and Henderson ranked fourth in combined yards among NFL backfields with 2,080 yards.
- •Henderson rushed for 911 yards and nine touchdowns in his rookie season.
- •Stevenson recorded 948 yards from scrimmage despite playing only 14 games.
- •New England averaged 4.4 yards per carry in 2025, ranking 14th in the league.
- •Both players aim to improve their consistency and performance in the 2026 season.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — New England Patriots’ Stevenson, Henderson Among NFL’s Best Backfields
"The New England Patriots don’t need to stretch the definition of an excellent backfield to place Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson among the NFL’s best.Both players surpassed 900 yards from scrimmage during the 2025 regular season.And only three other running back pairings reached that standard, via Football Database’s leaguewide yardage totals.Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery […] The post New England Patriots’ Stevenson, Henderson Among NFL’s Best Backfields appeared first on HEAVY.
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