New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount left Sunday night's Week 14 game against the Houston Texans with a hip injury. Running backs Brandon Bolden and James White handled most of the workload with Blount off the field.
Fantasy football waiver wire: James White, Brandon Bolden in line for more work if LeGarrette Blount misses time
New England’s backfield could be changing. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Bolden finished Sunday’s game with 16 carries for 51 yards. White was used more on passing downs, as he carried the ball just once for a 2-yard touchdown but caught four passes on six targets for 38 yards. White also had an impressive sideline catch that was overturned when reviewed -- his heel was slightly out of bounds on the catch. Both running backs should see their workload increase if Blount misses any time.
Fantasy impact: It will be difficult to trust either running back down the stretch, but White arguably has more upside. If Blount isn't on the field, both backs should see more significant snaps. Fantasy owners will want to monitor Blount's status throughout the week. Bolden or White will be flex options with added value for White in PPR formats. There should be plenty of carries to go around in Week 15 against the free-falling Tennessee Titans.
