New England Patriots
Stevan Ridley - #22 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/27/1989 |
| Birthplace | Natchez, MS |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 3rd round, 9th pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | 1263 | 12 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Ridley ran for 70 yards on 18 carries in Sunday's AFC title game before leaving the game following a fourth quarter carry in which Bernard Pollard hit him in the head so hard that he fumbled away the ball.|||||||
Ridley enjoyed a nice season and should remain the Patriots No. 1 back heading into training camp.
Ridley ran 20 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns against a strong Dolphins run defense on Sunday.|||||||
Ridley put together one of the best regular seasons by a Patriots running back, totaling 1,263 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
Ridley ran for 72 yards and scored another touchdown during Monday night's 42-14 rout of Houston.|||||||
Ridley has now found in the end zone in six consecutive games, giving him 10 TDs on the season - tied for second-most in the league.
Ridley recorded 97 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries against the Jets on Thursday night.|||||||
The Patriots continue to lean heavily on Ridley, who has 206 carries for 939 yards and eight touchdowns this season.
Ridley ran 22 times for 98 yards and a touchdown against the Bills on Sunday.|||||||
Ridley couldn't quite get to the 100-yard plateau for the second consecutive week, but he did score a touchdown for the second-straight game. Fantasy owners will also be happy with the 22 carries, his most since running 28 times in Week 5.
