5 New England Patriots to watch vs Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4

Aug 17, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) hands the ball off to New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) during the first half of the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

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New England Patriots James White. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /

James White will have a special name

After the New England Patriots ran over the Las Vegas Raiders to a tone of 250 yards on the ground, the running backs dedicated the game to captain and teammate James White.

Now back, after morning the tragic loss of his father, White is primed to have a big game against the Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, ESPN’s Mike Reiss predicts a historic performance from the veteran running back.

"“Patriots running back James White’s return to the team provides a spart, and he will have a receiving TD, becoming the fastest RB in NFL history to reach the 25-TD receptions mark (80th regular-season game),” Reiss wrote, via ESPN. “Brian Westbrook currently holds the record with 25 in 87 games.”"

With the running backs expected to be the main focus offensively in this game, it is not that bold of prediction for one of their versatile running backs to score a receiving TD, so why not James White?

As one of the teams more reliable offensive playmakers, White does present a matchup mismatch when he goes out for passes and there is no player as dangerous on screen plays than the Wisconsin product.

Expect New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to draw up plenty of screens and draw plays with Brian Hoyer under center. This leaves for a big night for James White in his return.

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