Benny Cunningham steps in to a good fantasy day
by B.J. O'Rourke | Tue, Oct 7th 1:53pm EDT
Rams' backup RB Benny Cunningham rushed 7 times for 47 yards (6.7 YPC) and caught 3 balls for 24 additional yards in the Rams' 34-28 loss to Philadelphia. He also scampered 14 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter after starter Zac Stacy left with a leg injury and played on 54% of the snaps in the game.
Fantasy Impact:
Cunnigham's usage was skewed primarily due to Stacy's injury, but he still looks like the better back even through five weeks. As the team moves toward a more pass-friendly scheme out of necessity, Cunningham could become the preferred back for the coaches. I would say pick him up, but his upcoming schedule is brutal, next week at home against San Francisco and their stifling run defense on a Monday night, and the following week against Seattle. Go ahead and add Cunningham if you can, but continue to look for better flex options on other teams as well.
More Benny Cunningham Jr.: News, Rankings, Projections, Stats
