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Jerick McKinnon Week 4 Outlook - Patriots at Chiefs

By Mike Tagliere (FantasyPros), Thu, Oct 1st 2020, 9:46am EDT

While I expected Wilson to get 15-plus touches last week, the way he got them was not exactly how I expected it. He didn't play much until later in the game when McKinnon had to step out due to a rib injury. Still, it was good to see Wilson involved in the passing game, collecting three receptions for 54 yards and a score. While the 49ers haven't ruled out Raheem Mostert, I don't expect him to play this week, and knowing McKinnon is dinged up, we should see another dozen touches or so for Wilson against the Eagles. Despite allowing three rushing touchdowns through three games, the Eagles have still allowed just the ninth-fewest PPR points per opportunity to running backs. Darrell Henderson was the first one who topped 50 rushing yards against them last week. Going back to the start of last year, a span of 19 games, they've allowed just three running backs to rush for more than 66 yards. Still, Wilson is the goal-line back in a game they're six-point favorites while at home, which is typically the recipe for success. He's not a must-play, but he is someone who should at least be able to deliver mediocre RB3-type numbers. As for McKinnon, he's more of a wildcard due to his injury which has been described as a rib contusion. It could be the reminder to the 49ers that he's not a durable running back meant for a three-down role. They could also decide that they're going to put him out there in a similar role to last week, which had him net 18 opportunities. Let's pay attention to his practice participation this week. For now, I'll say Wilson is the preferred option because I'm assuming he's limited, but McKinnon isn't far behind.

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