When the Patriots opted against bringing Shane Vereen back this past offseason, fans and fantasy owners alike wondered who would replace the pass catching runner in the New England backfield. Their question would quickly be answered.
Dion Lewis has quickly entrenched himself as both a full fledged member of the Patriots backfield and a fantasy football darling. After stints with the Eagles, Browns and Colts, the 25-year-old has found a home in Bill Belichick's offense.
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From a Pats standpoint, Lewis has given Tom Brady a colossal new option in the backfield. Lewis has already caught 32 passes this season in just 6 games while averaging 58.2 receiving yards per game.
The electric back has earned the nickname "Jitterbug" for his ability to juke past defenders and gain the extra yard. He ranks third on the Patriots in total yards from scrimmage, right behind Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman.
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For fantasy owners, Lewis has been a savior. Poached off the waiver wire after Week 1, Lewis has been a top back in PPR leagues all season. In a league with weak and inconsistent running back play, Lewis has put up big points in each week that he was healthy. For those running back needy owners, he should be a top target on trading front.
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