maineman209
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Like many of you have mentioned, JW was a beast earlier in the year as a receiver/running back. Why the change? Is he hurt? Did he piss off the coach? Did he piss off TB12? We were much more dynamic with JW getting more snaps. I barely recognize this current set up, plus I've tumbled in my fantasy league and got killed in the playoffs...Still love 'em though! Go Pats!
Throught the first four games of the season, White was very productive while averaging about 50% of the snaps. He went on a tear during weeks 6 thru 9, while averaging nearly 70% of the snaps, but came down with a thud in week-10 @TEN.
Since the BYE, he's been averaging about 45% of the snaps. In weeks 12 & 13 he was at least as productive as he was during the first four games. The last two games, with Burkhead back, he's averaged about 42% of the snaps, and his touches have been down.
I'm not reading anything into this beyond roster ebb-and-flow, wanting to get Burkhead some reps, wanting to get Michel more reps, opponent-based tactical decisions, and possibly a bit of strategic avoidance of overuse before the playoffs.
IOW, just simple roster management.