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New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden had a big hand in the team’s 24-6 win on Sunday. Bolden and Mac Jones provided a large chunk of offense for the Patriots.
Bolden tallied eight carries for 54 yards, while catching two passes for 27 yards. The rushing yards were the most he recorded in a game this season. It was his highest output since December 9, 2018, when he rushed the ball two times for 60 yards.
Jones finished with 139 yards on the day and tallied a touchdown and an interception. Against a stout Panthers defensive line, Bolden’s contributions did not go unnoticed.
“He’s a great dude, that’s my guy,” Jones said during a postgame press conference on Sunday. ‘He’s just a great team player, and he’s obviously been in the NFL for a long time, just like James ( White) has. ‘He’s seen a lot of football , and he just helps the team win in any way he can. He makes plays, like you saw the over-the-shoulder catch was an exceptional catch. We needed the play, so he stepped up. He did a good job running the ball, he is fast and strong,
“He’s a great teammate too, which is really important. He has my back, and he has other people’s back on our offense. He keeps it positive, and that’s what makes it really fun to play with him.”
Sunday marked the second time in three weeks in which Bolden played a sizable part in the Patriots offense. He caught six passes for 79 yards and a touchdown against the New York Jets on October 24. He has already surpassed his 2019 production, after opting to sit out the 2020 season.
Jones and Bolden will look to continue their good rapport as they will face a talented Cleveland Browns defense next Sunday.
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