The 38th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson routinely flashed high-end upside in his first NFL season on his way to a third-place finish in the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award voting. Across 17 games, Henderson recorded 1,132 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns on 215 touches. However, Henderson failed to fully seize the Patriots' backfield from veteran running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who finished the year with 948 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns on 162 touches across 14 games. Stevenson also dominated backfield work during the Patriots' postseason run, out-touching Henderson 70 to 35. While Henderson could see his role expand in his second year, concerns about his ability to be a consistent between-the-tackles runner could hold him back from a true RB1 workload. Henderson remains a high-upside dynasty running back, but his week-to-week production could remain inconsistent as long as Stevenson is healthy
Here, we’ll go over eight early fantasy football average draft positions (ADP) I’m planning to track over the summer, as they raise an eyebrow one way or the other. I’m not ready to say these guys are overvalued or undervalued with certainty just yet, but they are players we should track and debate heavily over the next couple of months to iron out those takes. Note: All ADP data comes from the FantasyPros half-PPR consensus as of this publication. The harsh reality is that it’s going to be tough for Trey McBride to repeat as the TE1 overall, and therefore, make good on a top-15 overall ADP. McBride ran 694 routes last season, over 60 more than any other wide receiver — his teammate Michael Wilson was second with 630. Even more shocking, it was over 120 more than the next-highest tight end, Travis Kelce, with 573. It would be a massive disappointment if Arizona, which was in a severe negative game script and was relentlessly dropping back to pass for well over half of the 2025 season, repeats those numbers. Not to mention, if Marvin Harrison Jr. is healthy this season after missing chunks of time and playing through the back-half of the season with a heel injury, targets won’t be consolidated between just McBride and Wilson. Arizona also added a special receiving back in Jeremiyah Love. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season The squeeze for targets and more competition won’t doom McBride’s production. He’s too good for that. But it will carve into his fantasy ceiling. Brock Bowers should be ranked as the TE1 ahead of McBride and even then, 15th overall might be a bit too rich for him, too. Collins was WR10 last year in points per game and generally kept pace with some of the non-elite WR1s from a scoring standpoint. His role as the X-receiver in Houston’s offense does make him a bit more boom or bust on a weekly basis than some can deal with but I have some hopes (based on their Year 2 receivers breaking into the full-time rotation) that he can move around more in 2026. My guess is that the last memory we have of C.J. Stroud is unfairly pushing down perceptions of the Texans offense, which has its frustrations regardless. Stroud was sandwiched between Patrick Mahomes and Sam Darnold in EPA per play among starting quarterbacks last year during the regular season. That’s a guy who is good enough to feed a WR1 the ball, at the very least. You can make a credible argument that Collins is just as good a or better bet as WRs Malik Nabers (17th overall), Rashee Rice (23rd), Drake London (24th) or George Pickens (26th). It feels like a massive leap for Hampton to be this high in the running back rankings but it does make some sense. He was productive in a limited sample, finishing the season as the RB15 in points per game over nine contests. Hampton was also playing really well right before he went down with an injury. The Year 2 jump is very available to him and he is pretty uncontested as the clear lead back in Los Angeles. The Chargers hired Mike McDaniel as their offensive coordinator and he’s well-known for his prowess as a run-game designer. There’s also a strong argument that Hampton fits an outside zone run game, which McDaniel should employ, better than the gap-based design of Greg Roman’s desires. There’s no doubt Tetairoa McMillan was extremely productive relative to his environment in his first NFL season, where he ended up winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and clearing 1,000 yards receiving. I’m also a firm believer that McMillan could be more consistently productive if he’s moved around the formation more often and takes fewer reps as the X-receiver. We saw the fruits of that theory in his massive Week 11 game against the Falcons, where he caught three passes for 31 yards and a score from the slot. He averaged 2.0 yards per route run from the slot as a rookie. The Panthers' drafting Chris Brazzell as a boundary stretch receiver should allow the rookie to take some sacrificial [... truncated ...]
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has publicly denied a fabricated quote attributed to him on social media. The quote, which appeared on an account called 'FootballCravee,' discussed marriage and adultery and was falsely linked to Henderson. Henderson clarified that he never made such a statement and urged people to stop spreading misinformation
Despite a projected dip in touches due to TreVeyon Henderson's emergence, Rhamondre Stevenson remains a quality dynasty target. The Patriots' improving offense, bolstered by offensive line investments and potential additions like A.J. Brown, combined with Stevenson's remaining contract and injury upside, suggests he will outperform his current RB44 ranking
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson should benefit from the team's anticipated run-heavy approach in 2026. As it stands, the Patriots' receiving corps has taken a step backward this offseason, with Stefon Diggs essentially being replaced by Romeo Doubs. Without a flashy new weapon for Drake Maye to throw to, all signs point to the Patriots running the ball a lot in 2026. That falls in line with what we saw last year, when Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson combined for 310 carries. Both Henderson and Stevenson were top-25 backs in fantasy football, and we could see a similar result in 2026. Even though Henderson has second-round draft capital, the Patriots appear committed to getting Stevenson heavily involved. That's what a run-heavy approach bodes well for Henderson -- there will be more carries to go around, and Henderson will have an opportunity to put up RB2 numbers in fantasy football even if Stevenson is getting double-digit touches per game
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is coming off the most productive season of any rookie back in a Josh McDaniels-led offense since Knowshon Moreno in 2009. McDaniels' famously complex protection schemes have often resulted in essentially a redshirt season for most of his rookie runners, followed by a consistent year-two leap. Henderson was touted as the best pass-protecting halfback in a loaded 2025 class, and while he was the first Patriots rookie to see 500 offensive snaps since Curtis Martin in 1995, his still-developing play strength and recognition often made him a liability on obvious passing downs, with the coaching staff favoring Rhamondre Stevenson in critical situations. Additional time in the Patriots' new weight room and one more year with McDaniels' playbook, along with his clearly evident big-play ability, could see Henderson carve out a larger share of running back snaps in 2026. While Stevenson will still get his, the moves made by New England in free agency suggest an emphasis on getting more productive on early downs and less reliant on Drake Maye to bail the team out of third-and-long scenarios. When healthy, Alijah Vera-Tucker is one of the most disruptive interior linemen in the league, while fullback Reggie Gilliam and tight end Julian Hill add snarl that the team sorely lacked in gotta-have-it situations in 2025
With all eyes on the NFL playoffs, players’ dynasty fantasy football values can exponentially soar. Look no further than Xavier Worthy last season. The then-rookie climbed from WR27 on KeepTradeCut at the end of the regular season to WR20 by the conclusion of the playoffs. This series has focused on players with the potential to have similar rises (or falls). This week, for the Super Bowl, we focus on Rashid Shaheed , Kyle Williams , and TreVeyon Henderson . PlayerProfiler is home to award-winning dynasty rankings and tools. Our Dynasty Deluxe package includes complete Dynasty Rankings, Rookie Rankings, Trade Analyzer, Draft Planner, Mock Drafts, and more. Check it out . Big plays happen in big moments. Rashid Shaheed is one of the most explosive players on the field for the Seahawks. Shaheed scored on a 95-yard kickoff return against the 49ers in the Divisional Round. He then caught a 51-yard bomb against the Rams that led to a Kenneth Walker rushing touchdown. Shaheed has averaged 66 air yards in his two playoff games with the Seahawks despite seeing just five total targets. He will earn a target or two downfield from Sam Darnold against the Patriots and can easily haul in a big reception. Shaheed will be a free agent this offseason. However, a return to Seattle may be in the cards, with the Seahawks projected to have over $73 million in cap space. Regardless of where Shaheed lands, he will likely continue to be in his field-stretching role. He makes for a nice throw-in target for a dynasty trade and could shine if he lands in the right spot this offseason. The Patriots selected Kyle Williams in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft. While dynasty managers were hopeful that his draft capital would translate to a mind meld with Drake Maye , Williams has failed to connect with the MVP contender. Williams saw just 21 targets on the season and averaged a paltry 2.9 fantasy points per game. He was used exclusively as a deep threat, averaging 19 yards per target. While he did not see any targets in his last game against Denver, he was targeted three times against Houston and saw 67 air yards. If Williams can capitalize on any deep ball opportunities he sees, he could become a popular name in dynasty heading into the offseason. While the Patriots may add to their receiver room this offseason, Williams could be a huge benefactor if the Patriots use their draft picks and $42 million in cap space to address other needs. A big Super Bowl performance could springboard William’s dynasty value. TreVeyon Henderson ‘s dynasty stock has taken a hit. He has averaged only 2.8 fantasy points per game in the Patriots’ three playoff games and has been out-touched by Rhamondre Stevenson 61 to 27. However, he remains the Patriots’ most dynamic running back. Henderson’s dynasty stock can rebound in a big way if he is able to rip off some chunk plays against the Seahawks. However, if he remains mired as the second fiddle to Stevenson’s bell cow role, his value will likely remain depressed all offseason. His Super Bowl performance will shape the narrative surrounding him this offseason. That makes this game important for Henderson managers and potential buyers alike. Follow @FF_litigator For more articles from PlayerProfiler, check out the fantasy home page – NFL Fantasy | PlayerProfiler – Fantasy Football News & Media
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