White (ankle) rushed for 11 yards and a touchdown on four carries and caught four of seven targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 35-14 win over the Titans in the divisional round.

Analysis: Last year's Super Bowl hero returned from injury just in time for another marvelous playoff performance. White capped off a seven-play, 73-yard drive with a five-yard receiving touchdown on what was basically a forward-facing handoff to answer after the visitors took a 7-0 lead. He then appeared to be down just outside the end zone on the next drive, but got the benefit of the doubt from the officials for a six-yard rushing score. While his red-zone usage in this one was encouraging, it's…read more

White (ankle) is active for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Titans.

Analysis: Unlike fellow running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee), White has brushed off an ankle injury and will be available to the offense in the Patriots' playoff opener. White is thus the best bet to spell Dion Lewis on occasion, especially on obvious passing downs.

Expected to play Saturday

White (ankle) is expected to play in Saturday's playoff tilt against the Titans, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.

Analysis: White has not suited up since Week 15 due to an ankle injury, so he has now had three full weeks to recover. At the time of his injury White only had a bit role with the offense, but with Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) expected to be sidelined, he could potentially play a key role in the Patriots' game plan.

White (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game against the Titans after logging a limited practice Thursday.

Analysis: We'd expect White, who last suited up on Dec. 17, to return to the Patriots' backfield mix this weekend. If that's the case, he'd be working behind Dion Lewis, though if White's ankle holds up okay, he'd figure to reclaim his role as a trusted pass-catching option (for QB Tom Brady) out of the the team's backfield. Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) are also listed as questionable for the contest, but at least one of that duo figures to suit up Saturday. In such a committee context,…read more

White (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice.

Analysis: On the heels of two absences at the end of the regular season and the Patriots' first-round bye, White nonetheless is getting eased into action due to a lingering ankle injury. He joins fellow running back Rex Burkhead (knee) as a limited participant in the first practice of the divisional round, steps ahead of Mike Gillislee (knee), who was a DNP. Behind starter Dion Lewis, there should be some room for reps out of the backfield, but it remains to be seen if White or Burkhead will be the…read more

White (ankle) is expects to be ready to play Saturday in the Patriots' divisional-round matchup with the Titans, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: White was inactive for the Patriots' final two regular-season contests due to the ankle injury, but it appears the team's first-round bye during the playoffs provided sufficient time for the running back to heal up. After scoring the game-winning touchdown and catching 14 passes in the Patriots' Super Bowl LI victory over Atlanta, White should have a role in the team's game plan Saturday as New England continues its quest for a repeat. However, the reliability lead back Dion Lewis has shown…read more

Won't play Sunday

White (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: With Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) also out Sunday, Dion Lewis is in line to head the Patriots' Week 17 backfield, with versatile Brandon Bolden on hand to work in a complementary/backup role.

Not expected to suit up Week 17

White (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: If Schefter's report proves accurate, the Patriots will be without three running backs in Week 17, as Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) have already been ruled out. Those absences could leave Dion Lewis in store for a three-down workload Sunday, with Brandon Bolden, who typically makes his biggest impact on special teams, acting as the top complement in the backfield. With the Patriots needing a win to clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC, look for Lewis to take on the overwhelming…read more

White (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing in a limited fashion all week.

Analysis: Both Rex Burkhead and Mike Gillislee will sit out the game with knee injuries, and given that the Patriots have not added another running back to the mix, we'd expect White back in the lineup Sunday, working in a change-of-pace/pass-catching role behind Dion Lewis. Assuming it's confirmed that White will suit up for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET contest, he'll merit a look in PPR formats in Week 17.

White (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: White was inactive for this past weekend's game against the Bills, so it's not a lock that he'll suit up for the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Jets on Sunday. He's not the only banged-up member of the New England backfield, either. Rex Burkhead and Mike Gillislee both sat out practice Wednesday with knee issues, leaving top back Dion Lewis and special-teams ace Brandon Bolden as the team's only running backs who were able to practice fully.

Inactive Sunday

White (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Analysis: Per ESPN's Mike Reiss, White underwent an MRI over the last week, but the running back's ankle issue isn't expected to keep him out long. White's blitz pickup and pass-catching ability will be needed in the playoffs, so the Patriots appear to be focusing on having him ready for their postseason run. With Rex Burkhead (knee) also out Sunday, Dion Lewis and Mike Gillislee will head the Patriots' Week 16 ground game, with special teams ace Brandon Bolden on hand in a reserve capacity.

Not expected to play Sunday

White (ankle) is not expected to play Sunday against Buffalo, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: White practiced in a limited fashion all week, so it's a surprise that he won't play. With Rex Burkhead out with a knee injury, Dion Lewis should get the bulk of work with Mike Gillislee (a healthy scratch last weekend) likely active for the first time since Oct. 29.

White (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: White, who is one of eight Patriots listed as questionable for the contest, practiced in a limited fashion all week, so we'd be surprised if he sat this one out. In the event that he is available Sunday, White -- whose touches have been sporadic of late -- could see some added looks in the Patriots' Week 16 offense, with versatile backfield mate Rex Burkhead out with a knee injury.

White (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: White is a newcomer to the Patriots' injury report, though it remains to be seen if Wednesday's limitations are indicative of him managing a minor injury or the result of a setback that could impact his Week 16 status. Meanwhile, Rex Burkhead (knee) looks poised to miss Sunday's game against the Bills, which would open the door for Mike Gillislee to suit up this weekend. In that scenario, White -- if he's available -- could pick up some extra looks in the passing game, while Gillislee could see…read more

White was on the field for 20 of 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.

Analysis: In the process, White caught two of his three targets for eight yards. Looking ahead to Week 16, it looks like the Patriots will be without fellow running back Rex Burkhead, which could lead to added looks for White, though it's also plausible that Mike Gillislee, a healthy scratch of late, could re-enter the game plan against his former team, when the Patriots host the Bills this coming Sunday.

White was on the field for 35 of 61 snaps on offense in Monday night's 27-20 loss to the Dolphins.

Analysis: White did not log a carry in the game, but he did haul in three of his four targets for 11 yards and a TD. While White topped the Patriots running backs in playing time Monday, Dion Lewis parlayed his 18 snaps into five carries for 17 yards and five catches for 50 yards, while Rex Burkhead logged five carries for eight yards and a TD and caught five passes for 45 yards on 17 snaps. With a committee approach that doesn't favor him in playing time, White's usage will continue to hinge on…read more

White was on the field for 28 of 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-3 win over the Bills, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis: The report notes that White's snap count has increased (11, 17, 18, 28) in each of the Patriots' past four games, and on Sunday, he got back into the passing game a little more, catching four of six targets for 32 yards, while also carrying five times for 18 yards. Still, Dion Lewis (15 carries) and Rex Burkhead (12 carries, three catches) were featured more preliminarily in the team's Week 13 attack. White's usage going forward figures to hinge on game-flow or in-contest adjustments, which…read more

White was on the field for 18 of 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 35-17 win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: While Mike Gillislee was a healthy scratch once again Sunday, White was out-snapped by both Rex Burkhead (28) and Dion Lewis (28). In the process, White recorded three carries for 13 yards and caught his only target for two yards. White's previously prominent role in the Patriots' passing game has diminished of late, and given his limited usage as a rusher, his PPR value has taken a big hit. Future game plans or in-contest adjustments could lead to White seeing more targets, but in his current…read more

White was on the field for 17 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 33-8 win over the Raiders, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis: In the process, White carried five times for 13 yards and did not haul in the one pass thrown his way Sunday. It's worth noting that White's playing time of late has seen a dip, with Dion Lewis (26 snaps Sunday) having emerged as the team's top back and the versatile Rex Burkhead (19 snaps) also in the mix. Over the course of the Patriots' first five games this season, White averaged 36.6 snaps per game, while in his last five outings, that mark is down to 20 snaps per game. White figures to be…read more