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ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott saw a season-high 21 touches in Week 13 and could be in line for similar work going forward. While the 28-year-old isn't likely to be ultra-efficient in the Patriots' offense, he'll have value due to the high volume.
Starter Rhamondre Stevenson left early in the game with a sprained ankle. He played only 16 snaps of the team's 63. At that time, he had nine carries. Elliott finished with 44 snaps, 17 carries, and five targets. The only other running back the Patriots had active was running back/receiver hybrid, Ty Montgomery. He took just three snaps out of the backfield the rest of the game. After Stevenson left, it was the Elliott show. He finished with 52 rushing yards and had four receptions for 40 yards. He finished with 11.2 half-PPR points.
If Stevenson is out next week, which could very well be the case, Zeke would become a workhorse back. He would handle the vast majority of snaps, routes, and carries out of the backfield. The Patriots play the Steelers in Week 14 on Thursday, so a very short turnaround for Stevenson. Pittsburgh has allowed the 15th-most points to running backs this season. If Stevenson is out, Elliott would likely be ranked as a high-end RB3. If you need a starter at running back this week, he should be a priority add.
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