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Film room: Breaking down James White’s role in the Patriots passing game

Patriots fans love to talk about James White, and rightfully so. The fifth-year running back went from being buried on the depth chart to not only a reliable offensive weapon, but also a Super Bowl hero. After impressive showings in memorable games, racking up multiple 10-plus reception outings, the football world is buzzing about White – the running back and the receiver.

White is already off to a career start catching the ball in 2018. With 45 receptions just six games into the season and a 24.4 percent share of New England’s targets, White is on pace for quite a historic season:

Although keeping the pace for 103 catches may prove too difficult, it’s likely White will break a 32-year-old Patriots record: Tony Collins’ 77 receptions by a running back in a season.