Minnesota Vikings beat writer Matt Vensel believes Latavius Murray will open the 2017 season as the No. 2 rusher on the depth chart behind Dalvin Cook. (Matt Vensel on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
If Murray does, in fact, open the 2017 season as Cook's primary backup, Vensel believes he will also assume the role of the team's short-yardage/ goal line back. Scoring 20 touchdowns in his first three seasons in the NFL (12 in 2016), Murray should be considered a fine low-end RB2/ flex option who could garner an increased workload should the rookie struggle.