TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson start or sit advice for Week 17

When the New England Patriots take the field against the New York Jets in Week 17, running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson will be active.

Henderson was on the injury report this week after suffering a concussion in Week 16, but he was able to clear the concussion protocol in time for Sunday and has since been removed from the injury report, which means he's good to go.

But having Henderson and Stevenson both active creates a tough lineup decision for fantasy football managers.

Here's how we'd handle the Patriots running backs in Week 17.

TreVeyon Henderson start or sit advice

Since Week 8, when he started seeing more consistent work, Henderson ranks as RB10 overall, making him a high-end RB2 play each and every week.

The matchup against the Jets is a positive one for a few reasons.

For starters, the Jets are ceding the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs in 2025, and the Pats should be leading this game throughout, which is a positive game script for Henderson.

Start the Patriots rookie without a second thought in Week 17.

Verdict: Start

Rhamondre Stevenson start or sit advice

Since returning from injury in Week 11, Stevenson ranks as RB32 overall in fantasy points per game, making him a matchup-based flex option.

This week, Stevenson draws a matchup against a Jets defense giving up the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs this season, and he could see even more work than normal if the Patriots take care of business and crush the lowly Jets.

When putting it all together, a case can be made for Stevenson to be in your flex spot this week, even with Henderson in the lineup.

Verdict: Start

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