Will Rhamondre Stevenson play on Sunday? (Injury update, impact on prop bets for Patriot

The New England Patriots expect running back Rhamondre Stevenson to return to action in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Stevenson (questionable) missed the Patriots’ Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans, but the team did not promote a running back from the practice squad for Sunday’s game in London.

Stevenson has been the Patriots’ leader this season, but he’s also faced clunky foul trouble, which has led to some more searches for backup running back Antonio Gibson.

With Drake Maye under center against Jacksonville, the Patriots would love to get their second win of the season – and Stevenson on defense should give them a better chance of making that happen.

See how oddsmakers view Stevenson in the prop betting market for Week 7.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

It’s interesting to note that in this matchup, Gibson has a better chance of finding the end zone (+140) than Stevenson, in the eyes of oddsmakers.

However, Stevenson has a much higher rushing yards bracket (47.5 to 22.5) than Gibson in this one.

There is some concern that Stevenson could aggravate his foot injury — or end up benched due to his fumbling — but Jacksonville has given up seven rushing touchdowns so far in 2024.

Stevenson has thrown for 47.5 yards in three of his five games, and this will be his first game with Maye under center.

New England’s passing attack was more potent last week with Maye at quarterback, and that could open up more space for Stevenson. I don’t mind betting on him to find the end zone – or clear his rushing yardage rack – in London.

Odds are updated periodically and are subject to change.

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