Who Should I Start? Rhamondre Stevenson or Tyjae Spears

Tuesday, November 11, 5:24 PM

For the second straight day, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) was listed as limited in practice on Tuesday with a toe injury that has kept him from playing in the last two games, according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Fellow RB Terrell Jennings (knee) was also limited for a second straight day, while rookie second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson (knee) upraded to a full-go. At the very least, the Pats should have Henderson in their backfield in Thursday night's divisional clash against the New York Jets, but it's unclear yet if Stevenson or Jennings will be able to suit up. Before his toe injury in Week 8, the 27-year-old Stevenson was seeing most of New England's backfield work, despite his ball-security issues. However, after Henderson broke out with a 100-plus-yard rushing game and two rushing TDs in the Week 10 win over Tampa, the tide could be shifting in their backfield. Stevenson could take a back seat to Henderson on a short week if he's active this week.

Tuesday, November 11, 10:29 AM

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears will have a tough matchup as his team returns from its bye week against the Texans, but he's worth a look from the waiver wire since he has been working in such a prominent role in the Titans' backfield. Spears missed the first four weeks of the season, but he played between 40% and 60% of the team's snaps in each of the last four weeks. In his five games, he has 30 carries for 152 yards and a touchdown, while adding 13 catches for 96 more yards. He has at least three catches in each of the last four weeks and should be fully healthy coming down the stretch for the Titans. The offense has struggled under Cam Ward, but as the rookie finds his way, Spears could be an interesting late-season addition. He has some favorable RB matchups ahead with the Jaguars, 49ers, and Saints remaining on his schedule down the road.