James White (RB, NE) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues

OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker

ANALYSIS: With opposing defenses needing to heavily focus on the likes of Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett downfield, it leaves James White able to operate rather freely out of the backfield. His seven rushes for 19 yards is nothing special, but you’re adding and starting him for the receiving prowess. White had eight catches on nine targets for 47 yards and 2 touchdowns, which is just beautiful, and illustrates how he’s even a decent standard-league play (though obviously his worth in PPR leagues shoots way up). Keep an eye on Dion Lewis’s practice status and health, but White likely has a couple more weeks (@PIT, @BUF) of being the pass-catching RB for New England before their Week 9 BYE.