Who Should I Start? Rhamondre Stevenson or Matthew Golden

Saturday, September 13, 10:52 AM

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is merely a volume-based FLEX play in deeper fantasy leagues ahead of Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins. Stevenson handled just seven carries and three targets in Week 1, producing just 27 scrimmage yards. He is expected to have a decreased role this week as the Patriots continue to incorporate Tre'Veyon Henderson more. Stevenson's fantasy value is slightly boosted, however, by a matchup against the Dolphins, who were arguably the NFL's worst team in Week 1. Miami allowed 112 rushing yards (3.7 YPC) to running backs last weekend, as well as a pair of rushing touchdowns to Daniel Jones. Stevenson isn't going to see a whole lot of volume, but he could get some extra yardage if Miami's defense continues to get dismantled.

Wednesday, September 10, 5:23 PM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (ankle) was a limited participant on Monday with an ankle injury, but put in two full practices to come off the injury report as the Packers host the Commanders in Week 2. Golden caught both of his targets for 16 yards on a day where the Packers' passing game wasn't too busy in their 27-13 victory over the Lions. Quarterback Jordan Love only needed 22 pass attempts to dispatch Detroit, and it was more of the same dating back to the post-bye Packers from 2024 as they opted to run the ball more than pass. The lack of passing volume from Green Bay hampers the upside of some of the passing game's weapons, like Golden. That said, Golden does have massive upside in this offense, and the Packers spent a first-round pick on his services, so Golden's offensive involvement will increase game by game. For fantasy, consider Golden an upside-laden flex play for Week 2.