New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said on the radio that running back Antonio Gibson will start over Rhamondre Stevenson in the Week 17 contest against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.

FOXBORO — Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said prior to Saturday’s game that running back Antonio Gibson would start over Rhamondre Stevenson during an interview with analyst Scott Zolak on 98.5 The Sports Hub. So, it was a surprise to see Stevenson out with the starters on the Patriots’ first offensive snap.

The New England Patriots decided to bench starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson prior to the start of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers-- but didn't.  Head coach Jerod Mayo told pregame shows that Antonio Gibson would start over Stevenson about 20 minutes prior to game time.

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo explained the decision to start Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Los Angeles Chargers. The New England Patriots are enduring a challenging NFL season, officially eliminated from playoff contention and struggling to produce positive results.

The New England Patriots have new internal tensions after the 40-7 debacle against the Los Angeles Chargers. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo delivered a stunning reversal involving Rhamondre Stevenson.

Jerod Mayo couldn't explain a confusing switch made by the New England Patriots for the 40-7 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers. The post Jerod Mayo Fails to Explain Key Patriots Switch vs. Chargers appeared first on Heavy Sports.