James White
RB - NE - IR
36°The Patriots placed RB James White (hip) on injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact
White is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021 season due to hip surgery. Rhamondre Stevenson, Brandon Bolden, and J.J. Taylor could also see passing down work as Damien Harris continues to handle early down opportunities.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports James White (hip) is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021 season.
Fantasy Impact
White is believed to be dealing with a "hip subluxation" and further medical examinations make it likely he's done for the season. A combination of J.J. Taylor, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Brandon Bolden could fill White's pass-catching/pass-blocking role. Through three weeks it doesn't seem as if the Patriots trust Damien Harris in pass protection, which limits his fantasy upside.
Per Ian Rapoport, Patriots RB James White suffered a hip subluxation on Sunday
Fantasy Impact
After exiting Sunday's game, an MRI revealed that White suffered a hip subluxation. The veteran RB will likely be headed to injured reserve. Brandon Bolden saw the biggest increase in snaps with White out.
Patriots running back James White was carted off the field with a hip injury. New England quickly ruled him out for the remainder of the game.
Fantasy Impact
White hit the ground hard after rushing for six yards and was ruled out almost immediately. The veteran running back has posted 132 scrimmage yards and one touchdown this season. Damien Harris will continue to fill the lead role in the backfield while J.J. Taylor serves as the backup. Rhamondre Stevenson, who was a healthy scratch on Sunday, could figure into the mix going forward if White is forced to miss time.
James White rushed five times for 20 yards and one touchdown, including six receptions for 45 yards on six targets in Sunday's win for New England.
Fantasy Impact
White was able to find the end zone late in the first quarter. He actually led the Patriots in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. White has recorded six catches in each of the first two games of the season, validating his RB3 value in PPR formats. He'll look to keep the momentum going against the Saints in Week 3.
