AP

In August, there was some reason to wonder if LeGarrette Blount was even going to make the Patriots’ roster.

Today, it’s hard to imagine where they’d be without him.

The veteran running back was named AFC offensive player of the month for September, a reward for the league’s leading rusher.

Blount has topped 100 yards the last two games, helping to fill in the cracks for a team playing without its starting quarterback (Tom Brady) and with an injured backup (Jimmy Garoppolo). His work’s a lot of the reason they can play a rookie (Jacoby Brissett) on a short week’s preparation and still be 3-0.

He has 75 carries for 295 yards and four touchdowns so far this season.