New England Patriots: 5 Dark horse Super Bowl MVP candidates
By Derek Snyder
4. James White
James White, almost single-handedly, broke the hearts of Atlanta Falcons fans in Super Bowl LI, and is looking to do the same to Philly on Sunday night. The Patriots haven’t needed him to have a big game yet in 2017, but they sure could use a great performance this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The Eagles defense has been dominate in the NFC Playoffs, which is a large reason why they’ve been able to reach this point in the season. However, we all know that previous success means very little in the Super Bowl, but White could definitely be the exception.
White has proven he’s a very talented running back, who can also make a big difference in the passing game. With the Eagles front-seven looking to create chaos for New England, White could become Tom Brady’s best friend once again.
Believe it or not, White is a big key in Super Bowl LII. The physicality of Philadelphia could force some substitutions throughout the game, and White needs to be ready when his number if finally called.