The New England Patriots entered the 2024 season with a simple battle plan. They wanted to dictate the flow of their games by playing stout defense and controlling the ball on offense. Needless to say, the plan did not work.
One of the main issues was a lack of success in the ground game: the Patriots ranked just 30th in the NFL in expected points added per run play. That number is heavily influenced by the team’s No. 1 running back and supposed offensive engine failing to produce at the desired level.
Hard facts
Position: Running back
Jersey number: 38
Opening day age: 27 (2/23/1998)
Measurements: 5’11 1/2”, 227 lbs, 75” wingspan, 30 1/4” arm length, 9” hand size, 4.