Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw, Reuben Droughns, Madison Hedgecock (FB), Danny Ware
The combination of Jacobs (pictured) and Bradshaw has emerged as an effective 1-2 punch, challenging defenses’ tackling because of their contrast in styles. Jacobs is 6 feet 4 inches, 264 pounds, and while he averaged 5 yards per carry in the regular season, he’s been slowed a bit in the postseason (3.2 average). Still, he’ll run over defenders and punish them and he’s a force in the red zone and close to the goal line. The slippery Bradshaw is more likely to run past defenders or make them miss. Bradshaw did not play in the season finale, but he’s averaging 4.2 yards per carry in the playoffs and also must be accounted for as a receiver.
Edge: Patriots
The combination of Jacobs (pictured) and Bradshaw has emerged as an effective 1-2 punch, challenging defenses’ tackling because of their contrast in styles. Jacobs is 6 feet 4 inches, 264 pounds, and while he averaged 5 yards per carry in the regular season, he’s been slowed a bit in the postseason (3.2 average). Still, he’ll run over defenders and punish them and he’s a force in the red zone and close to the goal line. The slippery Bradshaw is more likely to run past defenders or make them miss. Bradshaw did not play in the season finale, but he’s averaging 4.2 yards per carry in the playoffs and also must be accounted for as a receiver.
Edge: Patriots
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