New England Patriots DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) returned to the practice field on Friday and said he feels like he should be ready to play on Sunday in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stevenson didn't play in the Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans and missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before returning to the field on Friday. The 26-year-old will be a game-time decision on Sunday in London, so the Patriots will make a final decision on his Week 7 status after watching him in pre-game warmups. Fantasy managers will know first thing on Sunday morning if Stevenson is active, but even if he is, he could face workload restrictions, making him a volatile fantasy flex option. Antonio Gibson underwhelmed with 13 carries for only 19 yards in Week 6 with Stevenson sidelined, but he could once again have an elevated role against the Jags, even if Stevenson gets the green light.

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs is in WR1 territory as he prepares to meet his old friends, the Green Bay Packers, during a Week 7 game at Lambeau Field. Houston will be without wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) for at least three more weeks, placing the 30-year-old veteran at the top of the food chain in a talented Texans offense. Diggs has caught at least five passes in every game this season and drawn 20% or more of Houston's targets four games in a row, making him a high-floor option against a Green Bay pass defense that ranks 26th in air yards allowed. The former Viking should be starting in all formats in Week 7.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (knee) popped up on the injury report this week but was seen at practice on Thursday and looked fine. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt already said that he's "not concerned" and head coach Jerod Mayo says that he's confident Maye will be ready to play on Sunday in London. Mayo also said that Maye looked good in practice throughout the week. In Maye's first start, he finished as a low-end QB1 while throwing for 243 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. He should carry the same sort of value heading into the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars who have a much weaker defense compared to the Texans.

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) still did not participate in practice on Thursday but seems to be trending in a better direction. Head coach Jerod Mayo said the 26-year-old will "probably be a game-time decision." He also mentioned that Stevenson is approaching a return from his one-game absence. Stevenson was switched from the starter to the backup in the last game he played against the Miami Dolphins and ended up with his second-best performance of the season. If he can make it on the field in Week 7, he draws a favorable matchup against a weaker Jacksonville Jaguars defense. Otherwise, Antonio Gibson and JaMycal Hasty will split the backfield work.

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) is not practicing on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice with a foot injury. His lack of practice early in the week suggests he could be trending toward missing the Week 7 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. He sat out last week's showdown against the Houston Texans. Backup Antonio Gibson could draw another start, and despite his lack of success against Houston in Week 6, he will have a favorable matchup against the Jaguars defense that has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to RBs.