FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots rushed for 250 yards in their 36-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, an impressive performance that players said was dedicated to running back James White.
White, a third-year captain in his seventh year with the Patriots, remains away from the club after his father Tyrone died in a car accident last Sunday. White's mother, Lisa, was injured in the car accident.
"We just try to go out there and play for him," said running back Rex Burkhead, who scored three touchdowns for the first time in his eight-year NFL career.