Rhamondre Stevenson vs Tyler Allgeier: Who Should You Start?
Rhamondre Stevenson and Tyler Allgeier are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG across 14 games with the New England Patriots, while Tyler Allgeier posted 6.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.
A 4.8-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.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 603 yards and 7 touchdowns; Tyler Allgeier posted 514 and 8. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Rhamondre Stevenson sits Week 14 while Tyler Allgeier is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
