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Among the biggest surprises thus far in 2015, Lewis is in the top-5 of fantasy RBs and has emerged as a legitimate force in the Patriots backfield. That may not last forever, though.
Lewis saw his carries drop from 15 in Week 1 to only seven in Week 2. Although he managed enough elsewhere to actually put up a significantly better fantasy score in the latter of those two weeks, it’s somewhat foreboding for the back’s future prospects. He’s fumbled in each game now, something Coach Belichik doesn’t take kindly too, and has a fresh LeGarrette Blount breathing down his neck.
To make matters worse, few things in fantasy football are more volatile than the Patriots’ backfield. With the game plan different each week, it’s nearly impossible to predict which of New England’s plethora of backs will get the bulk of each week’s work. There will be great weeks for Lewis, but also some for Blount, or Branden Bolden, or Travaris Cadet.
All in all, Lewis will likely assume the role Shane Vereen has played the last few years - a lucrative role, but not one conducive of a top-5 RB. If someone is willing to pay top dollar for him, take a long hard look into it.
