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Some would describe Rhamondre Stevenson’s Week 1 brilliance for the New England Patriots to be the performance of a “workhorse”; others might prefer the term “bellcow.” No matter the term, it certainly gave New England a leg up against the Cincinnati Bengals on the AFC’s early food chain. Writing the game’s first statement, the recently-extended running back exhibited patience from the three-yard line, taking in a handoff for the Patriots’ first touchdown. Impactful throughout the 16-10 win on Sept. 8, 2024, Stevenson turned 25 carries — fifth-most in the opening week — into a 28-touch, 126-yard, one-touchdown afternoon, guiding New England to a 1-0 start.