Dion Lewis out for season with torn ACL

James White could be the new Dion Lewis. Hopefully next week’s game won’t just be all someone’s backstory, like how Brandon Bolden learned inner peace from a goat-owning cheesemaker or something, because I can’t handle that again. And don’t be surprised if Bill Belichick grabs someone off the street like Travaris Cadet and he becomes a star.

– Jon Gruden Nickname of the Week: “I gotta tell ya, I love this guy LeGarrette Blount“. Rob Gronkowski of New England said the run game of the team was “clicking”.

Here’s a breakdown of each Patriots back’s fantasy prospects and those of other top free agents for Week 10. Every week Belichick finds a combination that has worked well enough to get the job done.

While the Patriots hold the obvious edge in success this season, NY comes in on an offensive roll, fresh off a 32-18 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. It was just kind of a one-for-one substitution. Brandon Bolden may get a few more snaps as well, but I think we all know how limited he is offensively at this point. That led White to smile on an otherwise somber day based on the injury news with Lewis.

Said Blount: “Whenever my number is called, I just have to go out there and perform; do what I have to do”.

Then in the Super Bowl, Vereen ripped the Seahawks apart, especially late, to the tune of a game-high 11 catches on 12 targets, which was tied for most in the game.

Lewis sent out a tweet Monday night that read, “I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out to me”. “You can always count on him”.

I am in no way denying that Lewis’ contributions to the team have been extremely impressive and valuable, but Belichick’s system revolves around the dispensability of the pass-catching running backs.

It seems like 2015 is the year of the change-of-pace back.

Lewis had been a bit-part player at the Eagles, and lasted only a week at the Indianapolis Colts last season. Well, the jokes on you.

Asked if the sight of the Giants “disgusts” him, Brady went into a roundabout answer about how they are a good team and the games have been close.

What a painful season for Lacy owners. He had a fumble recovery and four tackles, and according to NESN.com, three quarterback hits, and a hurry.

Starks’ vote of confidence is essentially a vote of no-confidence in Lacy.

He will miss this week’s game against the Browns, which is followed by a bye week. He blew up a run play in the red zone that eventually forced a field goal. It’s another to spot the Patriots a big lead. Rodgers had nine targets to Jones’ six against the Panthers, nothing indicative of a trend, but, coupled with Ty Montgomery’s absence, places Rodgers squarely in the mix in the Packers’ passing game.

The Patriots defense now ranks fifth in scoring, eighth in yards, seventh in defensive passer rating and third against the run. “Everyone thinks that we have to be consistent when healthy to play in this league, but it’s really, can you still make plays banged up?” That’s a surefire way to earn trust from a coach like Bill Belichick.

Coach Jay Gruden of Washington said they felt they never had the ball throughout the entire first quarter. He’s not only playing down in the box as that big nickel safety/linebacker hybrid they’ve searched for for years, he also is playing up on the line, often jamming the tight end and being a threat to blitz.