Starts; Start of the Week – Todd Gurley vs Seattle Seahawks Now I get it. You might be freaking out over Gurley’s injury history, and rightfully so. However, Atlanta’s offense line is a bit better than the Rams’, and Gurley is in the right place to succeed in Atlanta’s system with the right games. GrantedContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 1”
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5 for 5: Fantasy Running Backs To Draft and Avoid
We are back for our second article diving into the prizes to draft and the ones to leave at the door. Today we are talking running backs. You know the usual credentials so let us not waste any time and get to what we care about and that is my opinion. 1.) Draft; Kenyan DrakeContinueContinue reading “5 for 5: Fantasy Running Backs To Draft and Avoid”
NFL Draft Fantasy Impact – RBs
At this point in my life almost every piece of NFL news comes back to Fantasy Football for me in one way or another. Whether its trades, useless cuts, amazing performances in another league or the greatest event of the year in the NFL draft. I just can’t look at it another way other thanContinueContinue reading “NFL Draft Fantasy Impact – RBs”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 16
Starts Start of the Week – Joe Mixon vs Miami Dolphins Mixon was the only piece of the offense that worked against the Patriots as he rushed for 136 yards. Although he didn’t get a touchdown last week and is dealing with a calf injury according to Thursday’s report, Mixon should be in your lineupsContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 16”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 15
Starts Start of the Week – James White vs Cincinnati Bengals White should be in good shape heading to this matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Their defense has been god awful at defending running backs and while some may think Michel will be the one to succeed, I believe it will be White who hasContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 15”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 14
Starts Start of the Week – Devonta Freeman vs Carolina Panthers It may seem unlike me considering I have never been a fan of Freeman. However, I can’t be biased considering his matchup against the Carolina Panthers. With Matt Ryan struggling and the defense better against the pass, it wouldn’t be a surprise if theContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 14”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 13
Starts Start of the Week – Todd Gurley vs Arizona Cardinals Gurley started off strong in his match against the Ravens, but they quickly fell flat in points. I expect Gurley to have himself a game if he is given the opportunity. The Cardinals have gotten a little bit better at guarding the run,ContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 13”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 12
Starts Start of the Week – Jaylen Samuels vs Cincinnati Bengals It may be hard to look at why any Steelers player would be the start of the week after the garbage performance they put up against the Browns last Thursday, but hear me out here. With Conner continuing to get hurt, Samuels is lookingContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 12”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 11
Starts Start of the Week – Josh Jacobs vs Cincinnati Bengals Josh Jacobs is shaping up to be the offensive rookie of the year. He scored last week against the Chargers and there should be no chance in hell that the Bengals rushing defense stops him this weekend. Their rush defense has allowed 12ContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 11”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 10
Starts Start of the Week – David Montgomery vs Detroit Lions David Montgomery proved to me that he can be the workhorse of this crappy Bears team this year. He is now a solidified RB2 for the rest of the year and now he faces his biggest opportunity this week against the Detroit Lions. TheContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 10”
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