Patriots fans, take a deep breath.
Dion Lewis had been outstanding to start the season, there's no doubt about that. But losing the running back to a torn ACL is hardly a death sentence for the Patriots offense.
The key to their success is, and always has been, the quarterback.
Over the course of his career, Tom Brady has found a way to win no matter who has lined up behind him in the backfield.
In his sixteenth season, Brady has won games with at least 17 different starting running backs.
Antowain Smith
The feature back for the Patriots' first two Super Bowl victories, Smith was a workhorse in the backfield, leading the team in rushing from 2001-03.