After committing his third fumble in as many games, most figured Rhamondre Stevenson would not play another snap in the primetime showdown with the Buffalo Bills.
Between Mike Vrabel continuing to believe in his fumble-plagued running back, and Antonio Gibson suffering a knee injury that ended his night, Stevenson found himself taking meaningful snaps with the game on the line.
He shook off the first-quarter fumble, and produced two red zone touchdowns in the second half as the Patriots shocked the Bills, 23-20.
Following the game, Stevenson said Vrabel’s faith has helped him through his struggles holding onto the football.
“I think it’s huge. I think that gives me a ton of confidence, to just keep my head a little level,” Stevenson said of Vrabel sticking with him. “It could have