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Sep 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end

(97) attempts to tackle New England Patriots running back

(33) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

Dion Lewis, New England Patriots

The New England Patriots may have found their newest secret weapon in running back Dion Lewis. The former Pittsburgh Panthers star was a spark plug during Week 1, providing a bit of everything for Bill Belichick’s crew.

Lewis finished with 15 carries for 69 yards and four receptions for another 51.

Those aren’t extraordinary numbers, but it was a telling display of Lewis’ versatility. He can catch passes out of the backfield, run between the tackles and create in space.

If nothing else, Lewis could take Shane Vereen‘s place as the Patriots’ pass-catching running back and third-down specialist.

In either event, Lewis is worth adding to your fantasy football roster. He has a high ceiling due to the uncertainty surrounding New England’s depth chart and the variety of ways in which he can contribute.

Lewis shouldn’t be locked in as a starter, but he should be considered an option moving forward.

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