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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Samaje PerineWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Samaje Perine's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Samaje Perine by 5.1 PPG in 2025 with 9 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Rhamondre Stevenson is the clear pick. Samaje Perine profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

RBKansas City Chiefs#99

Samaje Perine

PPG

6.5

Games

Rush Yds

285

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

182

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Rhamondre Stevenson

Samaje Perine

Head to Head

11.6 PPG6.5 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Samaje Perine: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Rhamondre Stevenson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Samaje Perine at 30%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Samaje Perine: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Rhamondre Stevenson and Samaje Perine is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots running back put up 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Samaje Perine of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.5 in 15. A 5.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.1 points favors Rhamondre Stevenson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 603 yards and 7 touchdowns; Samaje Perine posted 285 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Rhamondre Stevenson has his bye in Week 11, and Samaje Perine rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Rhamondre Stevenson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Samaje Perine is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Samaje Perine (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Samaje Perine by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Samaje Perine played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Samaje Perine contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rhamondre Stevenson caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Samaje Perine: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rhamondre Stevenson	Samaje Perine
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	6.5
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	98
Rushing Yards	603	285
Rush Yds/Game	43.1	19.0
Rushing TDs	7	2
Receptions	32	24
Receiving Yards	345	182
Targets	37	0
Total TDs	9	3
Age	28	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

11.6 PPG for Rhamondre Stevenson versus 6.5 for Samaje Perine in 2025. The baseline favors Rhamondre Stevenson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Samaje Perine in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Samaje Perine's 6.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Rhamondre Stevenson and Samaje Perine average in 2025?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Rhamondre Stevenson and Samaje Perine's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rhamondre Stevenson or Samaje Perine a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Samaje Perine by 5.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.