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Week 16 Rankings

Bijan Robinson Note
Bijan Robinson photo 1. Bijan Robinson ATL (at ARI)
One of these seasons, Bijan is going to string together multiple huge performances. Watching his dynamic playmaking ability on Thursday Night Football against the Buccaneers, just reminded everyone why he may be the best running back in the league right now. Finishing the week as a top 5 back, he had 19 carries for 93 yards and a score, along with eight catches on 11 targets for 82 yards. Only behind CMC in targets and receptions at the position, Robinson is primed to stay hot into the fantasy playoffs. This week, he faces the Cardinals, who are allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to the RB position over the last five weeks. This is a great matchup for the superstar RB.
4 days ago
Jahmyr Gibbs Note
Jahmyr Gibbs photo 2. Jahmyr Gibbs DET (vs . PIT)
Since Week 7, Gibbs had alternated a week of 30+ fantasy points with a week below 20. Based on the pattern, last week was supposed to be a huge game for the star RB. Unfortunately, the Rams are the best defense against the back and managed to hold him to 50 total yards. This week, he has another tough matchup, but not nearly as tough as the Rams. The Steelers held the Dolphins' ground game relatively in check last week, with DeVon Achane accumulating 60 rushing yards on 12 attempts. The Steelers are allowing the 10th fewest fantasy points to the position, but this is Jahmyr Gibbs we are talking about. Continue to ride the explosive back with confidence as we come down the fantasy playoff stretch.
4 days ago
Christian McCaffrey Note
Christian McCaffrey photo 3. Christian McCaffrey SF (at IND)
For the first time since Week 14 of 2023, CMC finished a game with only one target. Much like their match against the Titans last week, this was largely due to his ability to gouge the defence on the ground. Carrying the ball 22 times for 73 yards and a score was a surprisingly modest day at the office for the fantasy RB1. Unfortunately, his next two matchups are against solid run defenses, with the Colts and Bears, who are 11th and 13th in fewest RB fantasy points allowed since Week 10. Either way, CMC is not your average Joe. Whether it is through the air or on the ground, CMC will always find a way through for fantasy.
4 days ago
James Cook III Note
James Cook III photo 4. James Cook III BUF (at CLE)
For only the second time in his career, Cook graced us with a three-touchdown game to open up the fantasy playoffs. Despite New England being one of the toughest run defenses on the season, Cook tormented them for 107 yards and two scores on the ground, adding a third touchdown in the receiving game. This week, they face the Browns, who look like a terrible matchup on paper. However, since Week 10, the Browns are allowing the 14th fewest fantasy points to the RB position. Although not a phenomenal matchup, the Bills' offense against an average run defense should find a way to Cook (pun intended).
4 days ago
Jonathan Taylor Note
Jonathan Taylor photo 5. Jonathan Taylor IND (vs . SF)
Last year, Taylor was abysmal over the start of the season, but became a league winner over the fantasy playoffs. This year, it seems the script was flipped, as he started on a fantasy record-setting pace, but four straight weeks of being the RB19 or worse. Especially with Daniel Jones out for the season, fantasy managers will need to rely on Philip Rivers to move the ball. Thankfully, he did an admirable job against the Seahawks last week, giving Taylor 28 touches. With the 49ers next on the schedule, the Colts should find a way to move the ball against their depleted defense. Unfortunately, he plays the Jaguars in championship week, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
4 days ago
Saquon Barkley Note
Saquon Barkley photo 6. Saquon Barkley PHI (at WAS)
Barkley might be heating up at the perfect time for anyone who has made it this far with him. Despite producing as a middling RB2 for most of the season, we now have back-to-back RB1 games. In each of his last two games, he has had 20 carries and a score, a combination that had only happened once in the first 13 weeks of the season. To make everything even better, Barkley has the best schedule for RBs down the stretch. With the Commanders twice, sandwiching the Bills, he faces the two teams allowing the sixth and fourth most fantasy points to the RB position over the last five weeks. If you've overcome his down weeks, he should come through for you when it matters most.
4 days ago
De'Von Achane Note
De'Von Achane photo 7. De'Von Achane MIA (vs . CIN)
Arguably the most consistent RB of the season, Achane has been phenomenal for fantasy. To make it even better, he has the best matchup for fantasy RBs in your fantasy playoffs. The Bengals can not stop anyone. Averaging the most fantasy points to the position both on the season and over the last five weeks, Ahcane should feast. The Dolphins have quietly turned their season around, despite being out of playoff contention for a few weeks now. With their defense stepping up and Mike McDaniels creating great schemes, I would be worried if I saw Achane on the other side of my playoff matchup.
4 days ago
Derrick Henry Note
Derrick Henry photo 8. Derrick Henry BAL (vs . NE)
Playing 37% of snaps and having 11 carries for a crisp 100 rushing yards might be the most Derrick Henry performance of all time. Unfortunately, he did not explode against a brutal Bengals defense, but he still managed to rack up enough yards to help your fantasy week. What is most concerning is that despite a positive game script, he only saw 37% of snaps. In past December games with this script, Henry would be almost guaranteed 30 touches. Instead, we saw Keaton Mitchell involved, carrying the ball eight times for 66 yards. December Derrick may not be what he has been in the past, and now he faces a tough Patriots defense. Even though James Cook exploded for three touchdowns against them last week, they are allowing only 70 rushing yards and 0.4 RB touchdowns per game since Week 10.
4 days ago
Bucky Irving Note
Bucky Irving photo 9. Bucky Irving TB (at CAR)
Bucky had his first down week since returning from injury in Week 13. Fortunately, his down week was not a result of a decrease in usage, rushing 16 times for 60 yards and playing his most snaps since his return. Unfortunately, in a competitive game against the Falcons, the Bucs relied heavily on Baker Mayfield feeding his fully healthy arsenal of receivers. This week, the Bucs have the first of two huge games against the Panthers. Since Week 10, the Panthers have allowed the tenth most fantasy points to the position. Despite splitting work, Bucky is a low-end RB1 this week in a positive matchup.
4 days ago
Travis Etienne Jr. Note
Travis Etienne Jr. photo 10. Travis Etienne Jr. JAC (at DEN)
For the sixth time in the last seven weeks, Etienne has finished as a top 12 RB on the week. His three-touchdown performance overshadowed his abysmal 12 carries for 32 yards on the ground last week. Instead, he made his hay with three receptions that all went for touchdowns and combined for 73 yards. With Bayshul Tuten set to miss the next few weeks after receiving surgery on his finger, Etienne is one of the true bell cow RBs down the stretch. Unfortunately, the stretch starts with a tough matchup against the Broncos. Although Jacobs found success on limited work last week against the Broncos, they are allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points to the position since Week 10.
4 days ago
Javonte Williams Note
Javonte Williams photo 11. Javonte Williams DAL (vs . LAC)
Chase Brown Note
Chase Brown photo 12. Chase Brown CIN (at MIA)
TreVeyon Henderson Note
TreVeyon Henderson photo 13. TreVeyon Henderson NE (at BAL)
Henderson might be having one of the most head-scratching seasons for a fantasy running back. Despite having three games with 27 or more fantasy points, he does not have a game between 12 and 26 fantasy points all season. Ultimately, he is the definition of a boom-bust player this season. One thing is clear, and that is his ability to spring big plays. Finishing with 14 carries for 148 yards and two scores, was electric last week. Unfortunately, Rhamondre Stevenson was heavily involved for most of the game as well. If you have made the playoffs with Henderson, his highs are too high to bench, but he is unlikely to score more than 12 fantasy points unless he explodes again. It's a risk, but the Ravens' defense this week is not the scariest. Hopefully, you are relying on him in your flex, and not as your locked-in RB1 this week.
4 days ago
Josh Jacobs Note
Josh Jacobs photo 14. Josh Jacobs GB (at CHI)
There are two ways to look at last week's performance by Jacobs. The first is that he faced the Broncos defense, and managed his third-highest fantasy points of the season. However, it was a rollercoaster to get there. Not only was he questionable to play up until Sunday morning, but he also played his second fewest snaps of the season. On top of this, he had his fewest rushing attempts in a full game all season, which is likely an outcome of not being fully healthy. Since this knee injury has been lingering, it is fair to assume he won't be fully healthy for the rest of the season. Despite playing his lowest snaps and receiving his fewest rush attempts in a game, he came through with his longest rushing touchdown of the season (40 yards) and his first receiving touchdown of the season. Together, it was clear that the fantasy gods were smiling down on Jacobs' managers last week. As a result, he is still a must-play in Week 16 against the Bears, but managers would like to see his usage increase to feel confident trusting him as an RB1.
4 days ago
Kyren Williams Note
Kyren Williams photo 15. Kyren Williams LAR (at SEA)
The Rams have been splitting up the backfield work as the coaching staff wants to keep Kyren Williams fresh for the playoffs. Last week, Williams played 53.6% of the snaps with a 36.6% route share and 2.6% target share. He finished with 16 touches, 88 total yards, and three red zone rushing attempts. I expect Williams to keep a slim margin in usage and playing time over Blake Corum. This week, Williams will have a tough road, but considering the context of the offense he is in, he should be able to overcome the matchup with volume and touchdown equity. Since Week 11, Seattle has allowed the 13th-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest rushing success rate, and the sixth-lowest missed tackle rate.
2 days ago
RJ Harvey Note
RJ Harvey photo 16. RJ Harvey DEN (vs . JAC)
RJ Harvey sustained a rib injury last week, but he is practicing in full so it doesn't look like a concern for Week 16. Since Week 11, Harvey has averaged 18 touches and 69.3 total yards as the RB12 in fantasy points per game. During this span, among 51 qualifying backs, he has ranked 25th in missed tackle rate, 12th in rushing success rate, and 44th in yards after contact per attempt. This week, he'll encounter ANOTHER brutal run defense. Since Week 11, Jacksonville has allowed the fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest explosive run rate, and the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate. Harvey will need to rely upon volume and touchdown equity again.
2 days ago
Quinshon Judkins Note
Quinshon Judkins photo 17. Quinshon Judkins CLE (vs . BUF)
Quinshon Judkins is the RB23 in fantasy points per game, ranking 13th in snap share, 16th in weighted opportunities, and 24th in red zone touches. Judkins has averaged 18.7 touches and 72.8 total yards. Among 43 qualifying backs, Judkins ranks 32nd in explosive run rate and 22nd in yards after contact per attempt. He should post a solid RB2 stat line again this week. Since Week 11, Buffalo has allowed the tenth-most rushing yards per game, the 12th-highest explosive run rate, the most yards before contact per attempt, and the seventh-highest rushing success rate.
2 days ago
D'Andre Swift Note
D'Andre Swift photo 18. D'Andre Swift CHI (vs . GB)
Since Week 11, D'Andre Swift has averaged 16.8 touches and 87 total yards with a 53.3% snap rate, a 37.8% route share, and a 4.8% target share. Since Week 11, he has lost the goal-line battle to Kyle Monangai with 11 red-zone rushing attempts versus Monangai's 16. Swift has still been the lead back and the preferred passing down back. Among 43 qualifying backs, Swift ranks ninth in explosive run rate and 14th in missed tackle rate. He'll have a tough matchup this week, but with the injuries to the receiver room, I expect Ben Johnson to lean on the ground game. Since Week 11, Green Bay has allowed the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the 13th-lowest rushing success rate, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 12th-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Breece Hall Note
Breece Hall photo 19. Breece Hall NYJ (at NO)
Breece Hall remains a volume-driven RB2. Hall is the RB21 in fantasy points per game, averaging 17.5 touches and 87.4 total yards. Among 43 qualifying backs, Hall ranks fifth in explosive run rate and 16th in missed tackle rate. This week, he faces a Saints run defense that, since Week 11, has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the 13th-highest explosive run rate, and the 14th-most yards before contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Note
Tyrone Tracy Jr. photo 20. Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG (vs . MIN)
In his last two full games played, Tracy has been the Giants' workhorse with a 73.6% snap rate, a 60.2% route share, and a 9.5% target share while averaging 20.5 touches and 113.5 total yards. He finished as the RB12 and RB5 in weekly PPR scoring. Tracy has had a 10% missed tackle rate and 2.09 yards after contact per attempt this season. He's a pure volume play as a strong RB2 who could easily be an RB1 again this week. Since Week 11, Minnesota has allowed the 13th-most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest rushing success rate, and the second-most yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Aaron Jones Sr. Note
Aaron Jones Sr. photo 21. Aaron Jones Sr. MIN (at NYG)
Aaron Jones is a solid RB2 this week. Since Week 14, he has averaged 14.5 touches and 70.5 total yards with a 51.3% snap rate and 45.5% route share. Jones has been the backfield leader, but he hasn't been the team's goal line back with only two red zone totes over the last two games (Mason, six). Jones could easily break a long run against the Giants and pay off, though. Since Week 11, the Giants have remained one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, giving up the most rushing yards per game, the second-highest explosive run rate, and the most yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Omarion Hampton Note
Omarion Hampton photo 22. Omarion Hampton LAC (at DAL)
Since his return, Hampton has had a 33.8% snap rate, a 17.6% route share, and only a 5.5% target share. He has averaged 15.5 touches and 66 total yards as the Bolts' goal-line back. In those two games, Hampton has had six red zone rushing attempts versus Kimani Vidal's one. Hampton has looked like a shell of himself, though, with an 11% missed tackle rate and 1.25 yards after contact per attempt. He's a middling flex play again this week. Since Week 11, Dallas's run defense has been beastly, giving up the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the 11th-fewest yards after contact per attempt, the ninth-fewest yards before contact per attempt, and the 13th-lowest rushing success rate.
2 days ago
Rico Dowdle Note
Rico Dowdle photo 23. Rico Dowdle CAR (vs . TB)
The Carolina backfield has been a back-and-forth situation over the last two games, with Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard trading lead back weeks. Since Week 13, Dowdle has had a 50.8% snap rate with a 32.7% route share and 9.1% target share. In those two games, Dowdle had two red zone rushing attempts while averaging 18.5 touches and 66.5 total yards. Overall, this season, among 48 qualifying backs, Dowdle ranks 15th in explosive run rate and eighth in yards after contact per attempt. He's in the RB2/3 conversation this week against a Bucs' run defense that, since Week 11, has allowed the tenth-highest missed tackle rate and the ninth-most yards before contact per attempt while also sitting at 18th in explosive run rate.
2 days ago
Ashton Jeanty Note
Ashton Jeanty photo 24. Ashton Jeanty LV (at HOU)
Ashton Jeanty is the RB19 in fantasy points per game, ranking sixth in snap share, second in opportunity share, seventh in weighted opportunities, and 17th in red zone touches. Jeanty has averaged 17.8 touches and 69 total yards. Among 43 qualifying backs, Jeanty is 12th in missed tackle rate and 25th in yards after contact per attempt. Jeanty will need a heaping amount of volume this week and a touchdown to pay off for fantasy. He has a terrible matchup incoming. Since Week 11, Houston has allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fourth-fewest yards before contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Michael Carter Note
Michael Carter photo 25. Michael Carter ARI (vs . ATL)
Last week, with Zonovan Knight injured and Emari Demercado back, Carter was given the keys to the offense to operate as their bellcow with an 80.3% snap share, 18 touches, and 94 total yards. Carter also had a 62.8% route share and a 10% target share. I expect Carter to operate in this role again this week. Carter hasn't been efficient with his workload, sadly. He hasn't managed an explosive run this season while posting only a 4% missed tackle rate and 1.39 yards after contact per attempt. Carter is a volume-based RB2/3. Since Week 11, Atlanta's run defense has picked up the slack, allowing the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game, the third-lowest explosive run rate, and the fourth-fewest yards before contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Kenneth Gainwell Note
Kenneth Gainwell photo 26. Kenneth Gainwell PIT (at DET)
Since Week 12, Gainwell has been the RB12 in fantasy points per game with a 49.3% snap share, a 48.4% route share, and an 18.1% target share while averaging 13.3 touches and 73.8 total yards. He has been the team's preferred passing down back while also eating into Jaylen Warren's red zone usage with seven red zone rushing attempts (Warren, nine). Among 58 qualifying backs, Gainwell ranks 20th in explosive run rate and 11th in missed tackle rate. He's a strong RB2/3 again this week. Since Week 11, Detroit's run defense has been a middle-of-the-road unit ranking 17th in yards after contact per attempt, 16th in yards before contact per attempt, 15th in rushing success rate, and allowing the 14th-most rushing yards per game.
2 days ago
Tony Pollard Note
Tony Pollard photo 27. Tony Pollard TEN (vs . KC)
Tony Pollard has turned in his two best games of the season over the last two weeks with a 56.3% snap rate, 20 touches, and 135.5 total yards per game. He was the RB2 and RB11 in weekly scoring. Since Week 14, Pollard has churned out a 10.3% explosive run rate and a 15% missed tackle rate. In those two games, he has had a combined two targets and one reception, so don't expect much passing game usage this week. Pollard will need a ton of volume this week to pay off for fantasy against one of the best run defenses in the NFL. Since Week 11, Kansas City has allowed the 11th-lowest explosive run rate, the fifth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the second-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Woody Marks Note
Woody Marks photo 28. Woody Marks HOU (vs . LV)
Kenneth Walker III Note
Kenneth Walker III photo 29. Kenneth Walker III SEA (vs . LAR)
The Seattle backfield has been a constant back and forth all season. Once we finally think Kenneth Walker is about to take over, Zach Charbonnet or some other backup running back comes out of the woodwork to foil those plans, so I'm going to look at the last few games as a conglomerate. Since Week 11, Walker has averaged 14 touches and 66.6 total yards with a 51.8% snap rate, a 36.6% route share, and an 8% target share. He has had eight red zone rushing attempts versus Zach Charbonnet's 12. Among 43 qualifying backs, Walker ranks fourth in explosive run rate and third in missed tackle rate. Walker has a horrible matchup this week. Since Week 11, the Rams have allowed the ninth-lowest explosive run rate, the sixth-lowest rushing success rate, and the eighth-lowest yards before contact per attempt.
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Jaylen Warren Note
Jaylen Warren photo 30. Jaylen Warren PIT (at DET)
Since Week 12, Jaylen Warren has averaged 14 touches and 55.6 total yards with a 49.3% snap rate, a 33.9% route share, and a 7.8% target share. He has had nine red zone rushing attempts (Gainwell, seven), but he has been losing the passing game role to Gainwell. Among 58 qualifying backs, Warren ranks fifth in missed tackle rate and 18th in yards after contact per attempt. He's an RB2/3 again this week. Since Week 11, Detroit's run defense has been a middle-of-the-road unit ranking 17th in yards after contact per attempt, 16th in yards before contact per attempt, 15th in rushing success rate, and allowing the 14th-most rushing yards per game.
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Kyle Monangai Note
Kyle Monangai photo 31. Kyle Monangai CHI (vs . GB)
Since Week 11, Kyle Monangai has taken over as the team's goal-line back with 16 red-zone rushing attempts while averaging 14.6 touches and 61 total yards with a 44.2% snap rate, a 26.5% route share, and a 3% target share. Among 43 qualifying backs, Monangai ranks 21st in explosive run rate and 17th in yards after contact per attempt. Ben Johnson should lean on the ground game with all of the injuries to his aerial attack this week. Since Week 11, Green Bay has allowed the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the 13th-lowest rushing success rate, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 12th-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
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David Montgomery Note
David Montgomery photo 32. David Montgomery DET (vs . PIT)
Since Week 11, David Montgomery has been a touchdown-dependent flex play with a 33.9% snap rate, 7.8 touches per game, and 45.4 total yards per game. Overall, among 58 qualifying backs, Montgomery ranks 34th in explosive run rate and seventh in yards after contact per attempt. This is a nice matchup to consider plugging Montgomery into a lineup. Since Week 11, Pittsburgh has allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest explosive run rate, the third-most yards before contact per attempt, and the tenth-highest rushing success rate.
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Chuba Hubbard Note
Chuba Hubbard photo 33. Chuba Hubbard CAR (vs . TB)
The Carolina backfield has been a week-to-week changing of the guard over the last two games. Since Week 13, Hubbard has had a 50.8% snap share with a 49.1% route share and 6.8% target share. In those two games, Hubbard had one red zone rushing attempt while averaging 14 touches and 81 total yards. Hubbard remains in the RB2/3 conversation this week with a decent matchup against a declining Bucs run defense. Since Week 11, Tampa Bay has allowed the tenth-highest missed tackle rate and the ninth-most yards before contact per attempt, while also sitting at 18th in explosive run rate.
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Blake Corum Note
Blake Corum photo 34. Blake Corum LAR (at SEA)
Blake Corum has eaten into Kyren Williams' workload with the Rams becoming a split backfield. The Rams are doing this to keep Williams fresh for the rest of the season and the playoffs. Corum has had little to no passing game usage, with only one game this season with more than two targets. His avenue to scoring fantasy points is entirely dependent upon his early downs production in the rushing department. Last week, he played 46.4% of the snaps with a 26.8% route share as he finished with 11 carries for 71 rushing yards. This isn't the matchup to plug in a touchdown-drive flex play. Since Week 11, Seattle has allowed the 13th-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest rushing success rate, and the sixth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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Rhamondre Stevenson Note
Rhamondre Stevenson photo 35. Rhamondre Stevenson NE (at BAL)
Over the last two games, Rhamondre Stevenson has had a 62.4% snap rate with one red zone rushing attempt while averaging 12 touches and 78.5 total yards. Overall, among 43 qualifying backs, Stevenson ranks 26th in explosive run rate, sixth in missed tackle rate, and 24th in yards after contact per attempt. Stevenson is a flex play that is best left on the bench this week. Since Week 11, Baltimore's run defense has tightened up, allowing the second-lowest explosive run rate, the 14th-lowest missed tackle rate, and the second-fewest yards before contact per attempt.
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Tyler Allgeier Note
Tyler Allgeier photo 36. Tyler Allgeier ATL (at ARI)
Tyler Allgeier is a solid flex play again this week. Allgeier has averaged 8.8 touches and 35.4 total yards this season with eight top-36 finishes among running backs in weekly scoring. Among 45 qualifying backs, Allgeier ranks 18th in explosive run rate and 33rd in missed tackle rate. Arizona's run defense has been engaged in a competition with the pass defense over the last few weeks to see who can play worse. Since Week 11, you could argue that the run defense is winning, giving up the fourth-highest explosive run rate, the fifth-most rushing yards per game, the fourth-highest missed tackle rate, and the fifth-most yards before contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Note
Chris Rodriguez Jr. photo 37. Chris Rodriguez Jr. WAS (vs . PHI)
Chris Rodriguez practiced in full all week and will be good to go for Week 16. Rodriguez will be reinstalled as Washington's early down thumper. In Weeks 11-14, in this role, Rodriguez averaged 12.3 touches and 59.3 total yards with two top 36 running back weekly finishes (RB29, RB35). Rodriguez has been efficient in his early down role, ranking 33rd in explosive run rate and first in yards after contact per attempt (among 58 qualifying backs). Rodriguez is a strong RB3/flex this week. Since Week 11, Philly has allowed the third-highest explosive run rate, the eighth-most rushing yards per game, and the 11th-most yards before contact per attempt. If Rodriguez gets in the end zone this week, he'll likely finish as an RB2 for the week.
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Jordan Mason Note
Jordan Mason photo 38. Jordan Mason MIN (at NYG)
Over the last two games, Jordan Mason has been the team's early down thumper and goal line back, averaging 10.5 carries and 40.5 rushing yards with a 31.9% snap rate. He has six red zone rushing attempts during those games versus Aaron Jones' two. Mason is a strong touchdown-dependent flex play this week. If Minnesota builds a strong lead, we could see him creep into the 13-15 carry range (or higher). Since Week 11, the Giants have remained one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, giving up the most rushing yards per game, the second-highest explosive run rate, and the most yards after contact per attempt.
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Kareem Hunt Note
Kareem Hunt photo 39. Kareem Hunt KC (at TEN)
Last week, Kareem Hunt ceded control of the Kansas City backfield to Isiah Pacheco. Hunt had only one red zone rushing attempt, while Pacheco had five. Hunt finished with a 49.2% snap rate, a 42.5% route share, seven touches, and 20 total yards. Sit Hunt this week. The Tennessee run defense has MASSIVELY improved. Since Week 11, Tennessee has allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest explosive run rate, and the eighth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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Audric Estime Note
Audric Estime photo 40. Audric Estime NO (vs . NYJ)
Audric Estime could be the Saints' lead back this week if Alvin Kamara doesn't return. I'll update his outlook on Friday.
2 days ago
Kimani Vidal Note
Kimani Vidal photo 41. Kimani Vidal LAC (at DAL)
Over the last two weeks, Kimani Vidal has been a decent flex play as the Chargers' passing-down back. In those two weeks, Vidal has averaged 14 touches and 76 total yards while compiling a 66.9% snap rate, a 56.8% route share, and a 7.3% target share. Vidal has only one red zone rushing attempt in that span, so the odds of him scoring a touchdown are slim. Overall, among 58 qualifying backs, Vidal ranks 25th in explosive run rate and 40th in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 11, Dallas's run defense has been beastly, giving up the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the 11th-fewest yards after contact per attempt, the ninth-fewest yards before contact per attempt, and the 13th-lowest rushing success rate. Vidal is an uninspiring volume-based flex again this week.
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Zach Charbonnet Note
Zach Charbonnet photo 42. Zach Charbonnet SEA (vs . LAR)
The Seattle backfield has been a constant back and forth all season. Once we finally think Kenneth Walker is about to take over, Zach Charbonnet or some other backup running back comes out of the woodwork to foil those plans, so I'm going to look at the last few games as a conglomerate. Since Week 11, Charbonnet has averaged ten touches and 46.2 total yards, with the backfield lead in red zone rushing attempts with 12. He has played 43% of the snaps with a 26.3% route share and 3.7% target share. He has been a touchdown-dependent flex. Among 43 qualifying backs, he ranks 18th in missed tackle rate and fifth in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 11, the Rams have allowed the ninth-lowest explosive run rate, the sixth-lowest rushing success rate, and the eighth-lowest yards before contact per attempt.
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Isiah Pacheco Note
Isiah Pacheco photo 43. Isiah Pacheco KC (at TEN)
Last week, Pacheco took over as the team's goalline back with five red zone rushing attempts, 11 touches, and 21 total yards. He played 45.8% of the snaps with a 35% route share. Pacheco is a flex option that is best left on the bench. Pacheco will be running behind a battered offensive line and against an improved Titans' run defense. Since Week 11, Tennessee has allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest explosive run rate, and the eighth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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Devin Singletary Note
Devin Singletary photo 44. Devin Singletary NYG (vs . MIN)
Samaje Perine Note
Samaje Perine photo 45. Samaje Perine CIN (at MIA)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Note
Jacory Croskey-Merritt photo 46. Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS (vs . PHI)
Well, after last week's strong game, Bill might only get a one-game run as the team's starter. After missing last week's game, Chris Rodriguez opened this week with a full practice (groin). We'll see what Rodriguez's practice reports look like this week, and I'll update Bill's outlook on Friday.
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Tyjae Spears Note
Tyjae Spears photo 47. Tyjae Spears TEN (vs . KC)
Keaton Mitchell Note
Keaton Mitchell photo 48. Keaton Mitchell BAL (vs . NE)
Brian Robinson Jr. Note
Brian Robinson Jr. photo 49. Brian Robinson Jr. SF (at IND)
Emari Demercado Note
Emari Demercado photo 50. Emari Demercado ARI (vs . ATL)
Evan Hull Note
Evan Hull photo 51. Evan Hull NO (vs . NYJ)
Sean Tucker Note
Sean Tucker photo 52. Sean Tucker TB (at CAR)
Emanuel Wilson Note
Emanuel Wilson photo 53. Emanuel Wilson GB (at CHI)
Rachaad White Note
Rachaad White photo 54. Rachaad White TB (at CAR)
Ty Johnson Note
Ty Johnson photo 55. Ty Johnson BUF (at CLE)
Jeremy McNichols Note
Jeremy McNichols photo 56. Jeremy McNichols WAS (vs . PHI)
Isaiah Davis Note
Isaiah Davis photo 57. Isaiah Davis NYJ (at NO)
Jaleel McLaughlin Note
Jaleel McLaughlin photo 58. Jaleel McLaughlin DEN (vs . JAC)
Jaylen Wright Note
Jaylen Wright photo 59. Jaylen Wright MIA (vs . CIN)
Tank Bigsby Note
Tank Bigsby photo 60. Tank Bigsby PHI (at WAS)
Rasheen Ali Note
Rasheen Ali photo 61. Rasheen Ali BAL (vs . NE)
Malik Davis Note
Malik Davis photo 62. Malik Davis DAL (vs . LAC)
LeQuint Allen Jr. Note
LeQuint Allen Jr. photo 63. LeQuint Allen Jr. JAC (at DEN)
Ameer Abdullah Note
Ameer Abdullah photo 64. Ameer Abdullah IND (vs . SF)
Ollie Gordon II Note
Ollie Gordon II photo 65. Ollie Gordon II MIA (vs . CIN)
Jawhar Jordan Note
Jawhar Jordan photo 66. Jawhar Jordan HOU (vs . LV)
Nick Chubb Note
Nick Chubb photo 67. Nick Chubb HOU (vs . LV)
Ray Davis Note
Ray Davis photo 68. Ray Davis BUF (at CLE)
Tyler Badie Note
Tyler Badie photo 69. Tyler Badie DEN (vs . JAC)
Trayveon Williams Note
Trayveon Williams photo 70. Trayveon Williams CLE (vs . BUF)
Dare Ogunbowale Note
Dare Ogunbowale photo 71. Dare Ogunbowale HOU (vs . LV)
Brashard Smith Note
Brashard Smith photo 72. Brashard Smith KC (at TEN)
Chris Brooks Note
Chris Brooks photo 73. Chris Brooks GB (at CHI)
Raheem Mostert Note
Raheem Mostert photo 74. Raheem Mostert LV (at HOU)
Will Shipley Note
Will Shipley photo 75. Will Shipley PHI (at WAS)
Kaleb Johnson Note
Kaleb Johnson photo 76. Kaleb Johnson PIT (at DET)
Kyle Juszczyk Note
Kyle Juszczyk photo 77. Kyle Juszczyk SF (at IND)
Corey Kiner Note
Corey Kiner photo 78. Corey Kiner ARI (vs . ATL)
Trevor Etienne Note
Trevor Etienne photo 79. Trevor Etienne CAR (vs . TB)
Tyler Goodson Note
Tyler Goodson photo 80. Tyler Goodson IND (vs . SF)
Dylan Laube Note
Dylan Laube photo 81. Dylan Laube LV (at HOU)
Adam Prentice Note
Adam Prentice photo 82. Adam Prentice DEN (vs . JAC)
Raheim Sanders Note
Raheim Sanders photo 83. Raheim Sanders CLE (vs . BUF)
Hunter Luepke Note
Hunter Luepke photo 84. Hunter Luepke DAL (vs . LAC)
Zavier Scott Note
Zavier Scott photo 85. Zavier Scott MIN (at NYG)
D'Ernest Johnson Note
D'Ernest Johnson photo 86. D'Ernest Johnson NE (at BAL)
Tahj Brooks Note
Tahj Brooks photo 87. Tahj Brooks CIN (at MIA)
Alec Ingold Note
Alec Ingold photo 88. Alec Ingold MIA (vs . CIN)
C.J. Ham Note
C.J. Ham photo 89. C.J. Ham MIN (at NYG)
Dylan Sampson Note
Dylan Sampson photo 90. Dylan Sampson CLE (vs . BUF)
Khalil Herbert Note
Khalil Herbert photo 91. Khalil Herbert NYJ (at NO)
Reggie Gilliam Note
Reggie Gilliam photo 92. Reggie Gilliam BUF (at CLE)
Patrick Ricard Note
Patrick Ricard photo 93. Patrick Ricard BAL (vs . NE)
British Brooks Note
British Brooks photo 94. British Brooks HOU (vs . LV)
DJ Giddens Note
DJ Giddens photo 95. DJ Giddens IND (vs . SF)
Bhayshul Tuten Note
Bhayshul Tuten photo 96. Bhayshul Tuten JAC (at DEN)
Kalel Mullings Note
Kalel Mullings photo 97. Kalel Mullings TEN (vs . KC)
Jaydon Blue Note
Jaydon Blue photo 98. Jaydon Blue DAL (vs . LAC)
Kendall Milton Note
Kendall Milton photo 99. Kendall Milton CIN (at MIA)
Ja'Quinden Jackson Note
Ja'Quinden Jackson photo 100. Ja'Quinden Jackson JAC (at DEN)
Cam Akers Note
Cam Akers photo 101. Cam Akers SEA (vs . LAR)
Travis Homer Note
Travis Homer photo 102. Travis Homer CHI (vs . GB)
Hassan Haskins Note
Hassan Haskins photo 103. Hassan Haskins LAC (at DAL)
DeeJay Dallas Note
DeeJay Dallas photo 104. DeeJay Dallas JAC (at DEN)
Eric Gray Note
Eric Gray photo 105. Eric Gray NYG (vs . MIN)
Isaac Guerendo Note
Isaac Guerendo photo 106. Isaac Guerendo SF (at IND)
Julius Chestnut Note
Julius Chestnut photo 107. Julius Chestnut TEN (vs . KC)
Pierre Strong Jr. Note
Pierre Strong Jr. photo 108. Pierre Strong Jr. GB (at CHI)
Nathan Carter Note
Nathan Carter photo 109. Nathan Carter ATL (at ARI)
Ronnie Rivers Note
Ronnie Rivers photo 110. Ronnie Rivers LAR (at SEA)
Jacob Saylors Note
Jacob Saylors photo 111. Jacob Saylors DET (vs . PIT)
Kene Nwangwu Note
Kene Nwangwu photo 112. Kene Nwangwu NYJ (at NO)
MarShawn Lloyd Note
MarShawn Lloyd photo 113. MarShawn Lloyd GB (at CHI)
Cody Schrader Note
Cody Schrader photo 114. Cody Schrader DEN (vs . JAC)
Sione Vaki Note
Sione Vaki photo 115. Sione Vaki DET (vs . PIT)
Scott Matlock Note
Scott Matlock photo 116. Scott Matlock LAC (at DAL)
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Note
Clyde Edwards-Helaire photo 117. Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC (at TEN)
Amar Johnson Note
Amar Johnson photo 118. Amar Johnson LAC (at DAL)
Jakob Johnson Note
Jakob Johnson photo 119. Jakob Johnson HOU (vs . LV)
Chase Edmonds Note
Chase Edmonds photo 120. Chase Edmonds WAS (vs . PHI)
Craig Reynolds Note
Craig Reynolds photo 121. Craig Reynolds NE (at BAL)
A.J. Dillon Note
A.J. Dillon photo 122. A.J. Dillon PHI (at WAS)
Elijah Mitchell Note
Elijah Mitchell photo 123. Elijah Mitchell KC (at TEN)
Brittain Brown Note
Brittain Brown photo 124. Brittain Brown CHI (vs . GB)
Jeff Wilson Jr. Note
Jeff Wilson Jr. photo 125. Jeff Wilson Jr. MIA (vs . CIN)
Jacardia Wright Note
Jacardia Wright photo 126. Jacardia Wright SEA (vs . LAR)
Zamir White Note
Zamir White photo 127. Zamir White LV (at HOU)
Carlos Washington Jr. Note
Carlos Washington Jr. photo 128. Carlos Washington Jr. ATL (at ARI)
Ty Chandler Note
Ty Chandler photo 129. Ty Chandler MIN (at NYG)
Gary Brightwell Note
Gary Brightwell photo 130. Gary Brightwell CIN (at MIA)
Carson Steele Note
Carson Steele photo 131. Carson Steele KC (at TEN)
Deuce Vaughn Note
Deuce Vaughn photo 132. Deuce Vaughn DEN (vs . JAC)
Jordan James Note
Jordan James photo 133. Jordan James SF (at IND)
Dante Miller Note
Dante Miller photo 134. Dante Miller NYG (vs . MIN)
Jonathan Ward Note
Jonathan Ward photo 135. Jonathan Ward BAL (vs . NE)
Jordan Mims Note
Jordan Mims photo 136. Jordan Mims TEN (vs . KC)
Frank Gore Jr. Note
Frank Gore Jr. photo 137. Frank Gore Jr. BUF (at CLE)
Jashaun Corbin Note
Jashaun Corbin photo 138. Jashaun Corbin NE (at BAL)
Donovan Edwards Note
Donovan Edwards photo 139. Donovan Edwards WAS (vs . PHI)