We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving along with a little (okay, A LOT) of football mixed in. If Thursday’s games are any indication, we should be in for a terrific weekend of NFL action. After all, any time you can be treated to these two clips (#1 & #2) in the same day, you just know it bodes well for the rest of the week.
With that said, there are plenty of uncertainties facing fantasy owners this weekend. Perhaps leading the way is what folks can expect from 4 RBs poised to see increased roles: Ronnie Hillman, Bryce Brown, Jalen Parmele, & Beanie Wells.
To help out, we’ve called on another batch of Featured Pros to give us their Over/Under predictions for each back. Read on to find out their thoughts.
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Ronnie Hillman (@ KC)
Expert | Site | 90 Total Yards | 0.5 TDs |
Josh Moore | 4for4.com | Under | Over |
Muntradamus | Beast Dome | Under | Over |
Mike Tagliere | Tags Fantasy Football | Over | Under |
Chris Wesseling | Rotoworld | Under | Under |
Josh Moore (4for4.com): UNDER 90 YDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
Not sure John Fox is willing to give Hillman workhorse carries. Should be a solid start in a good matchup, but Lance Ball and Knowshon Moreno are expected to be involved.
Muntradamus (Beast Dome): UNDER 90 YDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
The Ronnie Hillman project begins now. He has breakaway speed and Peyton Manning will have the Chiefs on their heels all game. Prediction: 80 total yards & 1 TD.
Mike Tagliere (Tags Fantasy Football): OVER 90 YDs, UNDER 0.5 TDs
Hillman was already part of this offense before McGahee’s injury and will have a bigger role going forward. With Peyton throwing the ball as well as he is, Hillman should find plenty of space although I believe Ball may steal the TDs.
Chris Wesseling (Rotoworld): UNDER 90 YDs, UNDER 0.5 TDs
Committee attack, not good between the tackles.
Bryce Brown (vs. CAR)*
Expert | Site | 90 Total Yards | 0.5 TDs |
Josh Moore | 4for4.com | Under | Over |
Muntradamus | Beast Dome | Under | Under |
Mike Tagliere | Tags Fantasy Football | Over | Over |
Chris Wesseling | Rotoworld | Over | Over |
*Predictions assume that LeSean McCoy will NOT play
Josh Moore (4for4.com): UNDER 90 YDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
Brown should receive a full workload with LeSean McCoy out in a good matchup, but the Nick Foles led Eagles offense is cause for concern.
Muntradamus (Beast Dome): UNDER 90 YDs, UNDER 0.5 TDs
While Bryce may be a safer start than Jamaal Charles this week if McCoy cannot play, the reality is the Eagles offensive line is not good enough to open up holes all game. Prediction: 70 total yards & 0 TDs.
Mike Tagliere (Tags Fantasy Football): OVER 90 YDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
Bryce’s running ability looks good and although it will be tough to run behind that O-Line (just ask McCoy), he’ll get his yards on volume against a bad defense.
Chris Wesseling (Rotoworld): OVER 90 TDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
3-down back in a good matchup.
Jalen Parmele (vs. TEN)
Expert | Site | 90 Total Yards | 0.5 TDs |
Josh Moore | 4for4.com | Over | Over |
Muntradamus | Beast Dome | Under | Over |
Mike Tagliere | Tags Fantasy Football | Under | Under |
Chris Wesseling | Rotoworld | Over | Under |
Josh Moore – 4for4.com: OVER 90 YDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
The new-look Jaguars appear ready to ride Parmele until MJD returns. Like the potential in a cush matchup with the Titans.
Muntradamus (Beast Dome): UNDER 90 YDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
Jalen is in a good position to score this week simply because the Jaguars offense was too good in Week 11 to not set themselves up inside the 10 against the Titans. Plug-N-Play pick of the week is Parmele. Prediction: 80 total yards & 1 TD.
Mike Tagliere (Tags Fantasy Football) : UNDER 90 YDs, UNDER 0.5 TDs
Although it’s nice to see a RB on the waiver wire that will get 15-20 touches, I am not very excited about Parmele. MJD and Rashad Jennings couldn’t get much going behind this team and I don’t suspect he will either.
Chris Wesseling (Rotoworld): OVER 90 YDs, UNDER 0.5 TDs
Lacks instincts as a runner.
Beanie Wells (vs. STL)
Expert | Site | 90 Total Yards | 0.5 TDs |
Josh Moore | 4for4.com | Under | Over |
Muntradamus | Beast Dome | Under | Over |
Mike Tagliere | Tags Fantasy Football | Under | Under |
Chris Wesseling | Rotoworld | Under | Under |
Josh Moore (4for4.com): UNDER 90 YDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
In his first game back from IR, Beanie Wells will be worked in with Larod Stephens-Howling behind a poor Cardinals offensive line with Ryan Lindley at the helm. We don’t like Wells’ outlook this week outside of a shot at a short-yardage TD.
Muntradamus (Beast Dome): UNDER 90 YDs, OVER 0.5 TDs
Mike Tagliere (Tags Fantasy Football): UNDER 90 TDs, UNDER 0.5 TDs
Although Beanie is due back this week, I doubt he gets used very much in his return from the IR. Stephens Howling is actually playing better than Beanie did pre-injury, so I’d avoid this timeshare this week.
Chris Wesseling (Rotoworld): UNDER 90 YDs, UNDER 0.5 TDs
O-Line, workload concerns.
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