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Let’s take a look at a few polarizing players and what fantasy football expert Derek Brown advises. And you can find all of DBro’s fantasy football outlook in this week’s fantasy football primer.
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Last week, Bill SMASHED as the RB5 in fantasy with 16 touches and 150 total yards (two scores) as the RB5 for the week. He played a season-high 50.9% of snaps with 14 of 20 running back carries, a 31.3% route share (season-high), and a 7.7% target share (season-high). Among 47 qualifying backs, Bill ranks second in explosive run rate and third in yards after contact per attempt. SZN of Bill looked to be on hold, but we are so back! He should rip the Bears’ run defense in half this week. Chicago has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the fifth-highest explosive run rate, and the highest missed tackle rate. Smash Bill. Smash.
Last week, Michael Carter took over the workhorse role for Arizona with 57.4% of the snaps with 23 touches and 73 total yards as the RB8 for the week. He had 18 of the 25 running back carries and a 35.1% route share (15.6% target share). He wasn’t very efficient with an 11% missed tackle rate and 1.26 yards after contact per attempt, but as we always say, “volume is king in fantasy.” Carter did split the red zone carries (two apiece) with Bam Knight. He looks in line for another solid day in Week 6. The Colts have allowed the 11th-highest explosive run rate, the fifth-highest yards before contact per attempt, and the 11th-highest success rate to gap runs (Carter 73.7% gap).
I’m approaching this week as if Bucky Iriving (DNP Wednesday) will be out and Rachaad White will remain the team’s workhorse back. If we get different news by Friday, I’ll update the Primer to reflect the news. Last week, White took over as the team’s bellcow with an 80% snap rate, 18 touches, and 71 total yards. White had a 55.3% route share and 12.1% target share as the RB7 for the week. He has a 16% missed tackle rate and 1.86 yards after contact per attempt this season. White should have another strong day against a run defense that has allowed the sixth-highest missed tackle rate, the tenth-highest yards before contact per attempt, the 14th-highest success rate to gap runs (White 54.1% gap), and has the ninth-lowest stuff rate.
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