In a contest that no one will consider a classic, the New England Patriots outlasted the Denver Broncos 10-7 to get back to the Super Bowl.
In an ugly, snow-soaked slugfest, the New England Patriots punched their ticket to the Big Game with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos, marking the franchise’s record 12th Super Bowl appearance. It was cold all afternoon, but the weather took a turn for the worse in the second half, making passing the ball and kicking field goals nearly impossible. Maye finished just 10-of-21 for 86 passing yards, but the MVP candidate made an impact as a runner, scoring a TD and rushing for 65 yards on 10 carries.
With Maye held in check by the snow and Denver’s defense, New England survived by controlling the clock and winning the turnover battle. The Patriots forced two turnovers and sacked QB Jarrett Stidham three times, while Rhamondre Stevenson handled the dirty work on offense — rushing for 71 yards and playing mistake-free football in the elements. Nothing fancy, but fantasy managers should note he out-touched rookie TreVeyon Henderson, who had just five rushing yards, 25 to three. Keep that in mind before reaching on Henderson early in 2026 drafts.
Next up for New England: a date with the Seattle Seahawks on February 8th in Santa Clara, CA, in Super Bowl LX.
Author: Wolf Trelles-Heard (@DynastyFFWolf on X/Twitter)
New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson...
New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson...
New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson...
Drake Maye delivers in the 4th quarter as the Patriots’ defense dominates in a 16–3 Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Drake Maye picks up a victory in his first postseason start. Maye completed just 58.6% of his passes for 268 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown to Hunter Henry in the 4th quarter. Maye was fantastic on the ground as the game’s leading rusher, picking up 66 yards on 10 carries. The real story of this game is the dominant, suffocating defense which allowed just 3 points and sacked Justin Herbert 6 times.
From a fantasy perspective, it was great to see Drake Maye’s rushing ability on display. In a game where the Patriots only scored 16 points, Maye still had a very solid fantasy day, which speaks to how incredibly high his floor is. Other than Maye, the backfield continued to be split, with 10 carries going to Rhamondre Stevenson, for 53 yards, and 9 carries to TreVeyon Henderson for 27 yards. Stevenson was far more effective in the passing game, with 3 receptions for 75 yards, good for the best receiving line in the game. Fantasy managers will be hoping for and expecting Henderson to take over the lion’s share of the touches sooner rather than later, but until then Rhamondre remains a great value. Meanwhile, the Patriots pass catchers remain unpredictable and unimpressive. Trade rumors are already swirling as New England seems poised to give Drake Maye another weapon this offseason.
Author: Nick Del Duca (TheFFScout_x)
In a battle atop the AFC East, the rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson carves the Bills defense despite the loss.
Big Hendo came to play as he recorded 148 yards on 14 carries, accounting for two of the four touchdowns scored by the Patriots in Week 15.
While the Patriots would have liked to clinch the AFC East Title against their divisional rivals, they will have to wait another week. The usage should be encouraging for fantasy owners as Henderson continues to carry the bulk of the workload over veteran Rhamondre Stevenson. Henderson had two massive runs, showing patience behind the line of scrimmage and his elite speed once he reached the second level. The Patriots face the Ravens and Jets to close out the fantasy playoffs, and managers should insert him into starting lineups without hesitation.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
Both WR Kayshon Boutte and RB Rhamondre Stevenson were ruled out by the Patriots for Week 10.
Kayshon Boutte left Week 9 with a hamstring injury. Rhamondre Stevenson is on pace to miss his 2nd straight game.
Even though Demario Douglas put up the best fantasy performance with Boutte sidelined last week, it was Kyle Williams who set a season-high 46-percent snap share. Williams should see increased snaps again in Week 10, but is only a deep-league add.
Stevenson missed Week 9, and Henderson handled 19 touches on a 75-percent snap share. Expect Henderson to again handle a bellcow role in Week 10 versus Tampa Bay. Henderson is a borderline Top-12 option at RB in Week 10.
Author: Bradley Stalder (@FFStalder)
The Patriots will be without running back Rhamondre Stevenson on Sunday.
Fantasy gamers waiting for a TreVeyon Henderson breakout may get their wish. Rhamondre Stevenson will miss Sunday’s game versus the Atlanta Falcons. With heavy rumors that the Patriots will make a trade for a running back prior to the Tuesday, November 4th trade deadline, this creates an ideal scenario for Henderson to display his talent for at least 1 game.
Henderson offers a Jahmyr Gibbs like style of play where he is a dual threat in receiving and rushing. The problem is that Henderson has struggled acclimating to the demands of the NFL which have caused limited playing time. Fire up Henderson in a home matchup vs. the Falcons.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabal says running back Rhamondre Stevenson role is unchanged despite fumble.
The New England Patriots are unlike the previous regime under Bill Belichick. Fumbles were a death knell for players with old Bill. Under Mike Vrabal players have a longer leach. Rhamondre Stevenson will still have a big role for the Patriots, despite having 2 fumbles last week. Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson has had limited opportunities, but has splashed when he does. Fans and fantasy players who want Henderson to take on a bigger role may have to wait longer before we see him take over the backfield. It is frustrating because Henderson clearly has the more explosive ability and receiving skills.
Henderson owners will have to be more patient as the New England coaching staff still trust the veteran Stevenson over the rookie. Henderson will get a larger role as the season rolls on. His talent is too great to keep off the field. Now would be a good time to try to buy low if you can in dynasty. The price may be too high to trade for layer in the season.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
