PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 19: Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 35-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Don’t Draw Absolute Conclusions From the Patriots‘ Preseason, Exhibit 1,467.
Over the three games that preceded the 2021 regular season, Oklahoma running back Rhamondre Stevenson looked like prime LeGarrette Blount, shedding tackles and disintegrating safeties to the tune of 217 rushing yards, five touchdowns on 30 carries (both of which led the NFL), and 7.