Fantasy Football Player Notes

Last week, Abdullah retained the lead back role, playing 62% of the snaps with 12 touches and 53 total yards. He played 44% of the rushing play snaps, 74% of the passing down snaps, and 100% of the red zone snaps. This week, this entire backfield is up in the air, with the return of Alexander Mattison and the possible continued ascension of Sincere McCormick. The work could be split up in three directions this week, or one of these backs could emerge to lead the way. There's no way to project their workloads accurately. This week's matchup isn't great, as the Bucs have massively improved as a run defense. Since Week 8, they have allowed the tenth-fewest rushing yards per game, the eighth-lowest explosive run rate, the ninth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fourth-lowest yards after contact per attempt. Abdullah is an uneasy flex this week.

Antonio Pierce has talked up McCormick this week and mentioned getting him more work this week. We'll see if that happens, but the talented young back has earned it. Last week, he played 38% of the snaps overall, 56% of the rushing play snaps, and 26% of the passing down snaps. McCormick finished with 14 touches and 65 total yards. He's only had 17 carries this season, but posting an 11.8% explosive run rate, a 24% missed tackle rate and 2.59 yards after contact per attempt is pretty, pretty good. This week, this entire backfield is up in the air, with the return of Alexander Mattison and the possible continued ascension of Sincere McCormick. The work could be split up in three directions this week, or one of these backs could emerge to lead the way. There's no way to project their workloads accurately.This week's matchup isn't great, as the Bucs have massively improved as a run defense. Since Week 8, they have allowed the tenth-fewest rushing yards per game, the eighth-lowest explosive run rate, the ninth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fourth-lowest yards after contact per attempt. Abdullah is an uneasy flex this week.