Rachaad White vs Rhamondre Stevenson: Who Should You Start?
Rachaad White and Rhamondre Stevenson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Rachaad White averaged 7.2 PPG across 17 games with the Washington Commanders, while Rhamondre Stevenson posted 11.6 PPG in 14 appearances for the New England Patriots.
A 4.4-PPG gap gives Rhamondre Stevenson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Rachaad White is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 218 yards, while Rhamondre Stevenson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 603 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Rachaad White carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
