New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis won't be on the field when the team faces the New York Jets on Sunday. Lewis is currently dealing with an abdominal injury. His absence leaves LeGarrette Blount and James White as the team's only active running backs for the week. Blount is expected to see the bulk of the workload against the Jets, who are among the top five run defenses in the league.
Dion Lewis injury update: Patriots RB inactive for fantasy owners
Dion Lewis won’t be suiting up for Week 7. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Lewis' impact is likely a huge blow to many fantasy owners that expected him to play. There was plenty of optimism surrounding Lewis' status leading up to Sunday's game. Blount will be a surefire RB2 despite the daunting match up. He should see plenty of touches and is always a threat in the red zone. Meanwhile, White can't be trusted regardless of the shallow backfield this week. Lewis will likely return when the Patriots take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 8.
