Brandon Bolden Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

LVR RB Brandon Bolden (hamstring) doubtful for Week 2.

This is looking like either a Josh Jacobs bell cow situation, or the anticipated debut of rookie Zamir White as a second option in the backfield Sunday. Ameer Abdullah was also just a limited presence last weekend, and perhaps he would see additional run too considering Bolden's typical usage as a change of pace.

Josh Jacobs held a shocking monopoly on the RB usage Sunday, and Bolden was one of the other cameo appearances from what was previously expected to be a wide committee. His absence would strengthen confidence in Jacobs, though it is the way of Patriots disciples to keep their game plan variant game to game.

Brandon Bolden, Gunner Olszewski, and Nick Folk listed questionable for Monday's game against the Buffalo Bills. If Bolden were to miss the backfield would likely be split between Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson making them both viable plays on the showdown slate. Olszewski is not expected to play a major role on offense for the Patriots but plays a crucial role as a returner on special teams, though this isn't very relevant for DFS purposes. Nick Folk has been listed as questionable the past few weeks and has been able to suit up for every game so this is likely to be the case again on Monday, though the expected weather will make it difficult to confidently roster kickers.

Damien Harris and Gunner Olszewski have not been listed on injury report for Thursday meaning they have cleared concussion protocol, while Brandon Bolden, N'Keal Harry, Jonnu Smith, and Nick Folk have all been listed questionable. Harris should return to his role seeing the bulk of the work in the Patriots backfield with Rhamondre Stevenson and Bolden (questionable) also mixing in. Olszewski should return to his role on special teams and does not figure to be DFS relevant. If Jonnu Smith were unable to suit up Hunter Henry would once again be in line to play almost all of the tight end snaps and play an important role in the Patriots passing attack, he would need to be considered on the showdown slate. Nick Folk has been listed questionable ahead of multiple games this season but has always been able to play so this is the expected outcome for Thursday. If a kicker is elevated from the practice squad tomorrow though that would be cause for concern.

Brandon Bolden and Nick Folk have been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. If Bolden were unable to suit up it is likely that J.J. Taylor would be activated to help fill his role in the Patriots backfield while continuing to be led by Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson. Nick Folk has been listed as questionable the last few games but has been able to suit up for every single one. If he were unable to go, the newly signed Riley Patterson would need to be elevated from the practice squad to kick on Sunday

The Patriots will be without 4 of their offensive skill players Monday. Ben Watson should take over the top TE spot, Jakobi Meyers will be the WR3, while Brandon Bolden will be RB3.

With Burkhead out, the Patriots backfield just became slightly easier to project for volume, but it is still very uncertain as always. Burkhead's 41% snap share will be divided among Sony Michel and James White for the most part, while Brandon Bolden and Damien Harris could factor in, too. Although Washington's run defense ranks in the middle of the pack, a Patriot running back could go off here due to projected game script. The Patriots have the highest implied total of any team on the main slate and are 15-point road favorites. Check back when inactives come out to see if Harris is a healthy scratch again. If so, Michel would be a much stronger tournament play this weekend.