Patriots RB Shane Vareen ruled out for Week 1
By
Brian Murphy,
Friday, September 7, 2012 5:06:44 PM CDT FFToolbox.com
Patriots running back Shane Vareen hasn't practiced since coming down with a left foot injury two weeks ago, and he won't play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The team officially ruled him out on Friday. This means Stevan Ridley 
should handle the large majority of the touches out of the Patriots' backfield. Danny Woodhead will also chip in.
Fantasy Analysis:
It's always hard to gauge how Bill Belichick will manage his running backs, but I see little reason for trepidation this week. Danny Woodhead is just a third-down back, and there's really no one else available in this group right now that can threaten Ridley's carry count. The Titans allowed the seventh-most points to running backs last season, and I think Ridley is a rock-solid RB2 in Week 1. I disagree with his current ranking of No. 31.
Source:
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
