FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- When running back Dion Lewis was sidelined for the New England Patriots' 30-23 victory over the New York Jets on Oct. 25, James White stepped in as his replacement. White played a career-high 43 snaps in the game.
So when considering how the Patriots move forward with word that Lewis' season is over because of a torn left ACL, start with White.
Bill Belichick has spoken quite a bit about White this season, citing his work ethic and intelligence, while noting that a good offseason and training camp put him in position to be a contributor in the 2015 regular season.