Jeff Ulbrich Sparks Buzz Ahead of Patriots vs. Falcons: His “Unusual” Praise for Rhamondre Stevenson and the Response That Sent Patriots Nation Wild
Atlanta, Georgia – October 31, 2025
Just a few days before the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich unexpectedly lavished praise on Rhamondre Stevenson, the Patriots’ star running back. However, instead of just being a simple compliment, fans believe this could be a “psychological ploy” aimed at making the opponent overconfident.
Speaking at Wednesday’s press conference, Ulbrich told reporter Carlos A. Lopez:
“He’s a powerful offensive player. When facing him, I felt like I was facing Marshawn Lynch version 2.0. Stevenson has power, toughness, and incredible stamina. We’ll have to play the game in our best physical condition if we want to stop him.”
Immediately, this praise sparked controversy within the fan community. Some people believe Ulbrich genuinely admires Stevenson, but the majority of Patriots Nation believes this is a disguised compliment – the kind of “psychological warfare” that coaches often use before important matchups.
Stevenson, who is recovering from a toe injury, did not dodge when asked about the statement. He smiled and responded with full confidence:
“I respect Jeff a lot. He’s someone who clearly understands what solid defense is. But if they think I’ll slow down because of a few compliments – they’re wrong. I don’t need to be compared to Marshawn Lynch, I just want to be the best version of myself. And this Sunday, I’ll let my actions speak for themselves.”
Stevenson’s response quickly spread across social media, causing Patriots Nation to “go wild.” Many fans reposted the interview clip with captions: “This is the true spirit of New England!”
Despite uncertainty about his playing status due to injury, Stevenson still showed remarkable fighting spirit and admirable confidence. With the impressive recent form of rookie TreVeyon Henderson and the strong return of Drake Maye, the Patriots are ready to turn every “fake praise” into motivation.
This Sunday at Gillette Stadium, everyone will be waiting to see whether Ulbrich’s praise was a psychological tactic… or simply a prophecy about a true nightmare named Rhamondre Stevenson.
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