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Nov 23, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills as New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) celebrates during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

James White-RB-New England Patriots (33.1%))

White didn’t follow up on his big week from week 11 finishing with a forgettable night in the snow in Denver. Brandon Bolden out-played White on Sunday night, but White still got the majority of playing time.

White led the backfield in snaps with 31 while Bolden only lined up on 15 plays. He will struggle with consistency as long as he’s in Bill Belichick’s running back rotation which is driven by matchups and gameplan. However, White showed just how he can contribute with a pair of touchdowns in week 11 against the Bills on Monday Night Football with one touchdown on the ground and another through the air.

Playing White this week against the Eagles is a risky move, but he does have enough upside to be owned in most formats. He’s a top-30 fantasy football RB the rest of the way although his production week-to-week will be tricky to predict.

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