Story bySophie Weller, Patriots WireMon, January 5, 2026 at 2:38 AM UTC·2 min readFOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots' run game has become a true weapon for the team this season, with Josh McDaniels finding the perfect balance for Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. But specifically, for Stevenson, it has not been an easy road for the veteran, who has dealt with fumbling issues that had many doubting if he was the right man for the job. And when New England drafted Henderson in the second round, it was unclear if he was still at the top of the depth chart. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, Stevenson kept his head down, coming into work every day, looking to improve and help his team in any way he could. That has been very evident in these last stretch of games. After the game, Patriots Wire asked head coach Mike Vrabel if there was anything specific he could pinpoint regarding Stevenson's turnaround."Just hard work and perseverance," Vrabel said.