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Week 11 Half PPR Rankings

Christian McCaffrey Note
Christian McCaffrey photo 1. Christian McCaffrey SF (at ARI)
With Jonathan Taylor on his bye week, CMC is the clear RB1 for Week 11. Taylor and CMC have the two most fantasy points across all positions. That's more than Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Drake Maye. Despite this CMC is scoring in a different way than most backs. With the sixth most receiving yards (one yard behind Amon-Ra St. Brown), he also has the second most receptions across all positions. McCaffrey is a WR1 and an RB2 combined into one player. This week, they take on the Cardinals, who are allowing the twelfth most fantasy points to the position. Continue to role out CMC as a true difference maker each week.
5 days ago
De'Von Achane Note
De'Von Achane photo 2. De'Von Achane MIA (vs . WAS)
For fantasy managers who drafted Dolphins this year, it has felt like one of the iconic scenes in Toy Story 3. You're riding on a heap of garbage slowly approaching the incinerator. Thankfully, Achane is The Claw in this story and has come to your rescue as the RB3 and eighth-highest scorer overall. Last week, he had 225 yards from scrimmage and two scores against the Bills. This week, he faces the Commanders, who just allowed Jahmyr Gibbs to have 172 yards and three scores. This is a great matchup for Achane, and he should continue to be on fire heading into his bye week.
5 days ago
Bijan Robinson Note
Bijan Robinson photo 3. Bijan Robinson ATL (vs . CAR)
Undoubtedly one of the most talented backs in the league, Robinson finds himself in the classic fantasy dilemma. Despite all the talent in the world, he is on an underperforming team that likes to incorporate a second back. Tyler Allgeier remains a complementary player; however, he is good enough to have games where he steals the touchdowns from Robinson (like last week). Still, Bijan played 86% of the snaps, which locks him into an elite snapshare. This week, he faces the Panthers, who stunned the Falcons with a shutout in Week 3. The Panthers are league average against the RB for fantasy, and just allowed Alvin Kamara to have his highest yardage total of the season (121 total yards). It's only a matter of time before we see Bijan find the endzone again, leaving him atop the second tier of backs behind CMC and Taylor.
5 days ago
Josh Jacobs Note
Josh Jacobs photo 4. Josh Jacobs GB (at NYG)
Jacobs was the only thing working for the Packers last Monday Night. Falling to the Eagles 10-7, Jacobs still managed to continue his six-game touchdown streak, scoring his 11th touchdown in nine games. Jacobs may be a step behind the elite backs this year, but he has been one of the most consistent performers at any position. You can't ask for a better fantasy season, and you couldn't ask for a better matchup this week. The Giants have allowed an average of 202 rushing yards and 1.7 rushing touchdowns over their last three games. Only cracking 20 fantasy points twice this year (and both were 29 points), this is the perfect situation to get his third big game of the season.
5 days ago
Rico Dowdle Note
Rico Dowdle photo 5. Rico Dowdle CAR (at ATL)
Every year, there is a player or two that seemingly come out of the blue and carry teams to championship runs. In the past, we've seen Jerrick McKinnon, Damien Williams, Kenyan Drake, and ARSB have incredible ends to their seasons. Although a little early, it's looking like Rico Dowdle may be this year's X factor player. Last week, Rico Dowdle played 80% of snaps and led the team in third-down usage for the first time since Week 6. It's safe to say, Dowdle is the primary Panthers' back for the foreseeable future. With the Panthers only one game behind the Buccaneers, and averaging the third most rushing attempts per game, this is a perfect situation for Dowdle. This week, he takes on the Falcons, who just allowed Jonathan Taylor to 286 total yards and three scores. Not saying Dowdle is JT, but he has been known to have two 200-yard games this season. Unless the Falcons can fix their defense this week, Dowdle could take advantage of a team flying back from Germany this week.
5 days ago
Javonte Williams Note
Javonte Williams photo 6. Javonte Williams DAL (at LV)
Coming out of their bye, fantasy's RB8 on the season takes on the Raiders on Monday Night. Williams has been great for fantasy this season. With nine touchdowns in nine games, you couldn't have asked for a better season from the first-year Cowboys back. This week, he takes on the Raiders, who have been surprisingly tough against fantasy RBs, averaging fewer than 90 rushing yards per game to the position. Still, this game has a 50.5 point over-under and is set up to be a shootout. Williams is in a great situation to score his 10th and maybe even 11th touchdowns of the season in a matchup that should have plenty of fireworks.
5 days ago
Ashton Jeanty Note
Ashton Jeanty photo 7. Ashton Jeanty LV (vs . DAL)
With three touchdowns in his last four games, Jeanty has started to show consistency despite being on the Raiders. With Bock Bowers back, the entire offense has opened up. This includes Jeanty having back-to-back five-target games (his second-highest total in a game this season). Jeanty has also seen his two highest snap totals (91% and 87%) of the season over the last two games. As a result, the passing work gives Jeanty a decent floor to go along with his dominant snap share. This week, the Raiders have a fantastic matchup against the Cowboys on Monday Night. The Cowboys are tied for the most rushing touchdowns allowed in their last three games, with 1.7 per game. Add this to the already sky-high 50.5 point over under, and we have an opportunity to see a College Jeanty kind of stat line.
5 days ago
Jaylen Warren Note
Jaylen Warren photo 8. Jaylen Warren PIT (vs . CIN)
Jaylen Warren is set to crush this week. The last time he played against Cincy, he had 20 touches and turned them into 158 total yards as the RB7 for the week. Warren is the RB18 in fantasy points per game, averaging 17 touches and 86 total yards. Among 64 qualifying backs, Warren ranks sixth in missed tackle rate and 15th in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 6, Cincy has allowed the most rushing yards per game, the third-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-highest missed tackle rate, and the second-most yards after contact per attempt.
3 days ago
James Cook III Note
James Cook III photo 9. James Cook III BUF (vs . TB)
The Buffalo Bills getting dominated by the Miami Dolphins is one of those games that make the NFL so much fun to predict. The Dolphins had and have no business winning a game like that. Still, they played complementary football and had the Bills' offense treading water all game. This includes holding Cook to under 100 yards for the fourth time this season. Still, the veteran back tallied 77 yards on 18 touches. This week, the Bills take on the Bucs, who are coming off a tough loss to the AFC East leading Patriots. If the Bills want to continue to keep the Patriots within range, this is nearring "must-win" territory. As for the Bucs, they are holding a slim, one-game lead over the Panthers. With so much on the line, this should be a great game. It also seems like a game that the Bills would want to trust their veteran players and lean on the run. Averaging the 10th most fantasy points to RBs, this should be a nice matchup for Cook to rebound in.
5 days ago
Jahmyr Gibbs Note
Jahmyr Gibbs photo 10. Jahmyr Gibbs DET (at PHI)
Averaging 9.6 yards per touch last week, Gibbs torched the Commanders for 172 yards and three scores. Over his last three games, Gibbs has two 35+ point weeks sandwiching an RB40 finish. This accurately represents the Gibbs experience. Despite being one of the most efficient players in the league on one of the best offenses, his split role with David Montgomery always leaves the door open to RB2 weeks. This week, they take on the Eagles, who handled the entire Packers offense outside of Josh Jacobs. On the season, they are league average against fantasy RBs, making Gibbs another great play in a game featuring two of the league's most talented rosters.
5 days ago
TreVeyon Henderson Note
TreVeyon Henderson photo 11. TreVeyon Henderson NE (vs . NYJ)
TreVeyon Henderson gashed the Bucs last week with explosives. Over the last two games, he has been the RB15 and RB4 in weekly scoring, averaging 16.5 touches and 118.5 total yards. Since Week 9, he has ripped some long runs, ranking sixth in explosive run rate, but he needs to give a hat tip to his offensive line. In that span, he has the highest yards before contact per attempt with an insane 5.61 yards before contact per attempt. In the same sample, he ranks 29th in success rate (50%), 24th in stuff rate (46.4%), 33rd in missed tackle rate (11%), and 41st in yards after contact per attempt (1.61). Henderson has had some massive running lanes and taken advantage with his back-breaking speed. He's primed to do it again this week. Since Week 6, the Jets have allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game, the ninth-highest explosive run rate, and the fifth-highest missed tackle rate.
3 days ago
Saquon Barkley Note
Saquon Barkley photo 12. Saquon Barkley PHI (vs . DET)
This has not been a great year for Barkley. With 60 or fewer rushing yards in seven of nine games, he has been more of an RB2 on the season. Still, we saw a glimpse of vintage Barkley against the Giants in Week 8, and with the Cowboys and Chicago coming up, we may see it again. Unfortunately, this week he faces the Lions, who are allowing the third fewest fantasy points to the RB position. It is also worth pointing out that Barkley has played the fewest percentage of snaps in each of the last two games. Although he continues to play around 70% (which is firm RB1 usage), seeing Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby combine for nine touches last week is somewhat out of the ordinary. Continue to play Barkley as a low-end RB1 with the ability to explode in any matchup. However, it may be worth monitoring Shipley and Bisgby's usage over the next few weeks.
5 days ago
Chase Brown Note
Chase Brown photo 13. Chase Brown CIN (at PIT)
Chase Brown has been awesome since Joe Flacco arrived as the RB11 in fantasy points per game, averaging 14.6 touches and 91.5 total yards. Since Week 6, among 45 qualifying backs, he has ranked eighth in explosive run rate, third in missed tackle rate, and second in yards after contact per attempt. The last time he faced Pittsburgh, he had only 11 carries but ripped them apart with 9.8 yards per carry. Brown returned to his Christian McCaffrey-lite workload in Week 9 with a 95.6% snap rate, 19 touches, 112 total yards, and an insane 14 targets (29.8% target share). Brown is a borderline elite play this week. Since Week 6, Pittsburgh has fielded a middling run defense, allowing the 14th-highest rushing success rate, ranking 16th in yards before contact per attempt and logging the 12th-lowest stuff rate.
18 hours ago
Derrick Henry Note
Derrick Henry photo 14. Derrick Henry BAL (at CLE)
So the Ravens are back, and so is Henry? The King is kind of back, but hasn't shown his elite upside since Week 1. Failing to crack 20 fantasy points since the electric game against the Bills to open the season, this has been the first year in a long time that Henry has felt more like an RB2 than an elite RB1. Thankfully, he is seeing great volume and has four straight weeks finishing as a top 24 back, despite only scoring two touchdowns over that span. This week, the ravens take on a rock-solid Browns defense, that held Henry to 23 yards on 11 carries in Week 2. On the season, the Browns are allowing the fourth fewest fantasy points to the RB position and the third fewest rushing touchdowns. Depending on your league size, Henry is likely forced into your lineups and should be viewed as a low-end RB2 this week. However, if you're feeling brave and have another option, this may be the time to bench the superstar back.
5 days ago
Kyren Williams Note
Kyren Williams photo 15. Kyren Williams LAR (vs . SEA)
Kyren Williams has slowly started to lose work to backfield mate Blake Corum. After Sean McVay discussed using the backes in a 65-35 split, he has been a man of his word. Although the snap percentages continue to mirror that statement, the touches have started to shift. Last week, Williams played 58% of snaps, yet he only had one more rush attempt than Corum. Still, Williams had a substantially better fantasy day, scoring both rushing touchdowns for the Rams. This week, they have a tough task against the Seahawks, who are allowing the eighth fewest fantasy points to the RB position. In a tough matchup and a usage split, Williams has a lower floor than he has in the past. Still, he is locked in as a low-end RB1 in any matchup.
5 days ago
Aaron Jones Sr. Note
Aaron Jones Sr. photo 16. Aaron Jones Sr. MIN (vs . CHI)
Last week, Aaron Jones took over the Minnesota backfield with a 70.8% snap rate. Over the last two weeks, he has averaged 11.5 touches and 83.5 total yards while posting RB18 and RB12 weekly finishes. Since Week 9, Jones has had an 11.1% explosive run rate, a 6% missed tackle rate, and only 1.44 yards after contact per attempt. We'll see if the explosive play fest continues, but he has a solid matchup this week to offer RB2/flex value. Since Week 6, Chicago has ranked 16th in rushing yards per game while giving up the 11th-highest explosive run rate and the tenth-highest yards before contact per attempt.
3 days ago
Kimani Vidal Note
Kimani Vidal photo 17. Kimani Vidal LAC (at JAC)
Since Week 6, Vidal has been the RB16 in fantasy points per game, averaging 19.2 touches and 87.6 total yards. Among 64 qualifying backs, he ranks 20th in explosive run rate and 34th in yards after contact per attempt. I don't expect another massive game from Vidal this week, though. The Jags' run defense has been nasty. Since Week 6, they have allowed the fifth-lowest explosive run rate, the third-fewest rushing yards per game, the tenth-lowest yards per carry to zone runs (Vidal 60.4% zone), and the fourth-lowest yards before contact per attempt.
3 days ago
Travis Etienne Jr. Note
Travis Etienne Jr. photo 18. Travis Etienne Jr. JAC (vs . LAC)
Travis Etienne is set to eat this week. He's the RB17 in fantasy points per game, averaging 17.3 touches and 87.3 total yards. Etienne ranks 12th in snap share, 14th in weighted opportunities, and eighth in red zone touches. Among 64 qualifying backs, Etienne ranks 31st in missed tackle rate and 23rd in yards after contact per attempt. He should pad those tackle breaking stats this week. The Bolts run defense has quietly been one of the worst in the league all season. Since Week 6, they have allowed the fourth-highest explosive run rate, the sixth-highest missed tackle rate, the second-highest yards before contact per attempt, and have the ninth-lowest stuff rate.
3 days ago
Breece Hall Note
Breece Hall photo 19. Breece Hall NYJ (at NE)
Breece Hall is the RB16 in fantasy points per game, averaging 17.7 touches and 98.2 total yards. Hall is still one of the best runners in the NFL. Among 64 qualifying backs, Hall is second in explosive run rate and 16th in missed tackle rate. This week, I don't see him finding much running room, though. Since Week 6, New England has remained a top-shelf run defense, allowing the fewest rushing yards per game, the eighth-lowest yards after contact per attempt, and logging the 11th-best stuff rate. The Patriots should load up to stop the run and force Justin Fields to beat them.
3 days ago
D'Andre Swift Note
D'Andre Swift photo 20. D'Andre Swift CHI (at MIN)
Last week, Swift retook his lead back role with a 60.9% snap share, a 51.2% route share, and a 22.2% target share. He led the way with two red zone rushing attempts, 18 touches, and 98 total yards. Swift is the RB11 in fantasy points per game, ranking 16th in opportunity share and 13th in red zone touches. Among 64 qualifying backs, Swift ranks 12th in explosive run rate and 23rd in missed tackle rate. Swift should have another strong week. Since Week 6, Minnesota has allowed the 12th-most rushing yards per game, the 12th-highest missed tackle rate, and ranked 16th in stuff rate.
3 days ago
Woody Marks Note
Woody Marks photo 21. Woody Marks HOU (at TEN)
It looks like Woody Marks has taken the backfield over again. Last week, he played 80% of the offensive snaps with 16 touches and 81 total yards as the RB11 for the week. Overall, among 64 qualifying backs, Marks ranks 25th in explosive run rate and 33rd in yards after contact per attempt. This week, he gets to face a Tennessee run defense that, since Week 6, has allowed the ninth-most rushing yards per game, the 12th-highest explosive run rate, and the 12th-most yards before contact per attempt.
3 days ago
RJ Harvey Note
RJ Harvey photo 22. RJ Harvey DEN (vs . KC)
RJ Harvey is set to step into an expanded role this week with J.K. Dobbins out. We'll see what that role will be, but I expect him to lead the backfield in touches and contribute on early downs and in the passing game. Harvey has been effective this season with his workload. Among 64 qualifying backs, he ranks 30th in explosive run rate and 21st in missed tackles forced per attempt. Among 61 backs in the passing game, he is third in target per route run rate, eighth in yards per route run, and 11th in first downs per route run. The Chiefs have been vulnerable to backs in the passing game, giving up the 11th-most receiving yards per game and the eighth-highest yards per reception, but they have been a tough rushing matchup. Since Week 6, Kansas City has allowed the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the 11th-lowest explosive run rate, and had the sixth-highest stuff rate. Harvey will need volume and passing game usage to carry him over the finish line as a strong play this week, but that is quite possible.
3 days ago
Quinshon Judkins Note
Quinshon Judkins photo 23. Quinshon Judkins CLE (vs . BAL)
Quinshon Judkins has cooled off as the RB19 in fantasy points per game, averaging 19.8 touches and 78,9 total yards. Judkins is 20th in opportunity share, 12th in carries, and 23rd among running backs in red zone touches. Among 64 qualifying backs, he ranks 37th in explosive run rate, 30th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 24th in yards after contact per attempt. He should have a nice bounce-back day in Week 11. Since Week 6, Baltimore has allowed the sixth-highest explosive run rate, the 11th-most yards before contact per attempt, the eighth-highest yards per carry to gap runs (Judkins, 56.4% gap), and sits at 16th in missed tackle rate.
3 days ago
Rachaad White Note
Rachaad White photo 24. Rachaad White TB (at BUF)
Since Week 8, Rachaad White has retained the lead-back role for Tampa Bay. Across his last two games, he has averaged 15 touches and 57.5 total yards with a 64.8% snap rate, a 52.8% route share, and a 10.4% target share. White's per-touch metrics haven't been great this season, with a 1.1% explosive run rate, a 14% missed tackle rate, and 1.70 yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 8, he has had three red zone rushing attempts, with Sean Tucker leading the way with four. Tucker will have a role this week, but I expect White to lead the Bucs in snaps and touches out of the backfield. White is s strong play this week against the Bills' leaky run defense. Since Week 6, they have allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game, the fifth-highest explosive run rate, the highest missed tackle rate, and yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Note
Tyrone Tracy Jr. photo 25. Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG (vs . GB)
Last week, Tyrone Tracy resumed his lead-back duties for New York. He played 65.7% of the snaps with 14 of 22 running back rushing attempts with a 37.2% route share (5.6% target share). He had only one red zone rushing attempt, though, as Devin Singletary had three. Tracy finished with 15 touches and 71 total yards. Tracy is a volume-driven flex that is a risky bet to get into the end zone this week. Tracy has only a 3.1% explosive run rate, an 8% missed tackle rate, and 2.03 yards after contact per attempt this season. He won't find much room to run this week. Since Week 6, Green Bay has allowed the ninth-lowest explosive run rate, the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fewest yards after contact per attempt.
3 days ago
David Montgomery Note
David Montgomery photo 26. David Montgomery DET (at PHI)
David Montgomery is the RB22 in fantasy points per game, averaging 13.2 touches and 63.6 total yards per game. He ranks 25th in carries, 21st in red zone touches, and 23rd in rushing yards. Among 64 qualifying backs, Montgomery ranks 43rd in missed tackles forced per attempt and 19th in yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery should have a solid game this week. Since Week 6, Philly has ranked 18th in rushing yards per game allowed while also having the eighth-lowest stuff rate and giving up the 13th-highest missed tackle rate and ninth-highest yards after contact per attempt.
3 days ago
Kareem Hunt Note
Kareem Hunt photo 27. Kareem Hunt KC (at DEN)
With Isiah Pacheco likely out again this week, Kareem Hunt will operate as the team's bell cow again. In Week 9, Hunt played 80.7% of the snaps with a 50% route share (2.9% target share). Hunt finished with only 12 touches and 55 total yards. Hunt is a volume play. He has only a 1% explosive run rate this season with a 10% missed tackle rate and 2.23 yards after contact per attempt. Hunt needs volume and likely at least one touchdown to pay off for fantasy this week. Since Week 6, Denver has allowed the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest explosive run rate, the 13th-lowest missed tackle rate, and the sixth-lowest rushing success rate.
3 days ago
Kenneth Walker III Note
Kenneth Walker III photo 28. Kenneth Walker III SEA (at LAR)
The backfield is slowly turning in Kenneth Walker's direction, but it's tough to tell that from the box scores. Last week, Walker had 14 carries and 67 rushing yards. Zach Charbonnet finished with the same number of carries, and he and George Holani got into the end zone. Walker tied for the team lead with four red zone rushing attempts and led the way with a 40.7% snap rate, a 30.8% route share, and a 46.2% red zone snap share. In the first half, Walker had a 57.1% snap share while Charbonnet had a 28.6% snap rate inside the 20-yard line. Seattle won't run away with this week's game, so we can cancel out last week's George Holani blip. Based on these numbers, I do think that positive regression is coming for Walker, and it could be this week. Among 64 qualifying backs, Walker ranks seventh in explosive run rate and fifth in missed tackle rate. This week, he faces a Rams run defense that, since Week 6, has allowed the eighth-highest yards after contact per attempt, the ninth-highest success rate, the 11th-highest yards per carry to gap runs, the seventh-highest success rate to gap runs, and has logged the 13th-lowest stuff rate. Walker has been the leader for the team in gap run concepts (44.2%). I'm just as worried about Walker disappointing again this week, but the data is quite positive for him this week. I'll close my eyes and plug him into lineups and trust the process.
3 days ago
Zach Charbonnet Note
Zach Charbonnet photo 29. Zach Charbonnet SEA (at LAR)
Last week, Zach Charbonnet played 37.3% of the snaps with a 15.4% route share and 30.8% red zone snap share. Kenneth Walker outpaced Charbonnet in each of those categories. Walker also had four red zone rushing attempts while Charbonnet logged three. This backfield appears to be slowly turning in Walker's favor despite the box score not showing it. Last week, Charbonnet finished with 14 touches and 83 total yards (one score). As Charbonnet has gotten healthy, his efficiency numbers have improved, as he has a 16% missed tackle rate and 2.43 yards after contact per attempt now. This week, he still offers flex/RB2 value against a Rams run defense that, since Week 6, has allowed the eighth-highest yards after contact per attempt, the ninth-highest success rate, and has logged the 13th-lowest stuff rate.
3 days ago
Tony Pollard Note
Tony Pollard photo 30. Tony Pollard TEN (vs . HOU)
Since Week 7, the Tennessee backfield has been a near-even split, with Tony Pollard having a 54.3% snap rate with a 33.3% route share and 10.8% target share. He has averaged 11.7 touches and 60.6 total yards during this three-game stretch with four red zone rushing attempts (Spears, four). I don't want to flex either of these Titans backs this week. Since Week 6, Houston has allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fifth-lowest rushing success rate, the lowest missed tackle rate, and they have had the seventh-highest stuff rate.
3 days ago
Tyjae Spears Note
Tyjae Spears photo 31. Tyjae Spears TEN (vs . HOU)
Since Week 7, the Titans' backfield has been an even split with Spears having a 46.3% snap rate while averaging ten touches and 61.4 total yards. During those three games, he also had four red zone rushing attempts (Pollard, four) with a 38.9% route share and 10.8% target share. Sit Spears this week in a bad matchup. Since Week 6, Houston has allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fifth-lowest rushing success rate, the lowest missed tackle rate, and they have had the seventh-highest stuff rate.
3 days ago
Sean Tucker Note
Sean Tucker photo 32. Sean Tucker TB (at BUF)
Across his last two games, Tucker has averaged a 33.6% snap rate with 11 touches and 46.5 total yards per game. He has led the backfield in red zone rushing attempts with four (White, three). Tucker sports a 6.3% explosive run rate this season, but his 9% missed tackle rate and 1.88 yards after contact per attempt aren't as impressive. Tucker will operate as Tampa Bay's Tyler Allgeier this week. He's flex viable and really needs a touchdown to pay off. Since Week 6, they have allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game, the fifth-highest explosive run rate, the highest missed tackle rate, and yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Kyle Monangai Note
Kyle Monangai photo 33. Kyle Monangai CHI (at MIN)
Last week, Kyle Monangai returned to being the 1B in the backfield with a 39.1% snap rate, a 34.1% route share, and a 2.8% target share. He did have one red zone rushing attempt, which he converted into a touchdown, finishing with seven touches and 28 total yards. Monangai is a touchdown-dependent flex play this week. Since Week 6, Minnesota has allowed the 12th-most rushing yards per game, the 12th-highest missed tackle rate, and ranked 16th in stuff rate.
3 days ago
Emari Demercado Note
Emari Demercado photo 34. Emari Demercado ARI (vs . SF)
If you're picking between flex options from the Arizona backfield this week, Emari Demercado is my preferred option. Last week, he had only one red zone rushing attempt, which isn't great, but he has been the more efficient back by a mile with a 15.4% explosive run rate and 19% missed tackle rate. Last week, he played only 41.1% of the snaps with a 38.9% route share, but he turned his seven touches into 104 total yards. The matchup isn't great this week, so Demercado likely needs a touchdown or big play to pay off as a flex. Since Week 6, the 49ers have allowed the eighth-lowest explosive run rate, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 14th-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Tyler Allgeier Note
Tyler Allgeier photo 35. Tyler Allgeier ATL (vs . CAR)
Zonovan Knight Note
Zonovan Knight photo 36. Zonovan Knight ARI (vs . SF)
Zonovan Knight left last week's game with an ankle injury. He practiced on a limited basis this week and has been listed as questionable. Last week, he had a 46.6% snap rate, a 27.8% route share, an 8.9% target share, 11 touches, and 37 total yards. Knight led the backfield with two red zone rushing attempts. He hasn't been impressive this season with only a 2.1% explosive run rate, an 8% missed tackle rate, and 1.60 yards after contact per attempt. Knight is a low-end touchdown-dependent flex. Since Week 6, the 49ers have allowed the eighth-lowest explosive run rate, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 14th-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Note
Chris Rodriguez Jr. photo 37. Chris Rodriguez Jr. WAS (at MIA)
Last week, Chris Rodriguez left the game with a shoulder injury. He is practicing in full to open the week and is expected to play. I expect him to lead the way for Washington's ground game this week. In the first half of last week's game, Rodriguez had a 68% snap share and handled six of ten running back rushing attempts while logging a 53.8% route share. Among 64 qualifying backs, Rodgriquez ranks third in yards after contact per attempt. Rodriguez is a strong flex play this week. Since Week 6, Miami has allowed the eighth-highest explosive run rate, the seventh-highest yards after contact per attempt, and ranked 19th in rushing yards per game.
3 days ago
Nick Chubb Note
Nick Chubb photo 38. Nick Chubb HOU (at TEN)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Note
Jacory Croskey-Merritt photo 39. Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS (at MIA)
Bench Bill this week. Before Chris Rodriguez got hurt last week, I looked like Bill had been benched. In the first half, he had only a 16% snap rate while handling only two of ten running back carries with a 7.7% route share. Chris Rodriguez is expected to be a full-go this week, which means Bill will only be a change of pace back.
3 days ago
Jordan Mason Note
Jordan Mason photo 40. Jordan Mason MIN (vs . CHI)
Kenneth Gainwell Note
Kenneth Gainwell photo 41. Kenneth Gainwell PIT (vs . CIN)
Devin Singletary Note
Devin Singletary photo 42. Devin Singletary NYG (vs . GB)
Blake Corum Note
Blake Corum photo 43. Blake Corum LAR (vs . SEA)
Brian Robinson Jr. Note
Brian Robinson Jr. photo 44. Brian Robinson Jr. SF (at ARI)
Emanuel Wilson Note
Emanuel Wilson photo 45. Emanuel Wilson GB (at NYG)
Chuba Hubbard Note
Chuba Hubbard photo 46. Chuba Hubbard CAR (at ATL)
Bhayshul Tuten Note
Bhayshul Tuten photo 47. Bhayshul Tuten JAC (vs . LAC)
Isaiah Davis Note
Isaiah Davis photo 48. Isaiah Davis NYJ (at NE)
Brashard Smith Note
Brashard Smith photo 49. Brashard Smith KC (at DEN)
I love Brashard Smith just as much as the next degen, but I can't play him this week. Kareem Hunt operated as the team's bellcow in the last game before the bye. Smith had only a 17.5% snap rate, three touches, and seven total yards. I was expecting, with Isiah Pacheco out in Week 9, that Smith would get more playing time, but it didn't happen. Hold Smith on your bench if you want, but he's not flex-worthy this week.
3 days ago
Keaton Mitchell Note
Keaton Mitchell photo 50. Keaton Mitchell BAL (at CLE)
Jeremy McNichols Note
Jeremy McNichols photo 51. Jeremy McNichols WAS (at MIA)
Ollie Gordon II Note
Ollie Gordon II photo 52. Ollie Gordon II MIA (vs . WAS)
Ty Johnson Note
Ty Johnson photo 53. Ty Johnson BUF (vs . TB)
Tyler Badie Note
Tyler Badie photo 54. Tyler Badie DEN (vs . KC)
Dylan Sampson Note
Dylan Sampson photo 55. Dylan Sampson CLE (vs . BAL)
Jerome Ford Note
Jerome Ford photo 56. Jerome Ford CLE (vs . BAL)
Tank Bigsby Note
Tank Bigsby photo 57. Tank Bigsby PHI (vs . DET)
Raheem Mostert Note
Raheem Mostert photo 58. Raheem Mostert LV (vs . DAL)
Terrell Jennings Note
Terrell Jennings photo 59. Terrell Jennings NE (vs . NYJ)
Ray Davis Note
Ray Davis photo 60. Ray Davis BUF (vs . TB)
Michael Carter Note
Michael Carter photo 61. Michael Carter ARI (vs . SF)
Jaleel McLaughlin Note
Jaleel McLaughlin photo 62. Jaleel McLaughlin DEN (vs . KC)
Tahj Brooks Note
Tahj Brooks photo 63. Tahj Brooks CIN (at PIT)
Kaleb Johnson Note
Kaleb Johnson photo 64. Kaleb Johnson PIT (vs . CIN)
Will Shipley Note
Will Shipley photo 65. Will Shipley PHI (vs . DET)
Kyle Juszczyk Note
Kyle Juszczyk photo 66. Kyle Juszczyk SF (at ARI)
D'Ernest Johnson Note
D'Ernest Johnson photo 67. D'Ernest Johnson NE (vs . NYJ)
Jaydon Blue Note
Jaydon Blue photo 68. Jaydon Blue DAL (at LV)
Jaylen Wright Note
Jaylen Wright photo 69. Jaylen Wright MIA (vs . WAS)
LeQuint Allen Jr. Note
LeQuint Allen Jr. photo 70. LeQuint Allen Jr. JAC (vs . LAC)
Chris Brooks Note
Chris Brooks photo 71. Chris Brooks GB (at NYG)
Jaret Patterson Note
Jaret Patterson photo 72. Jaret Patterson LAC (at JAC)
George Holani Note
George Holani photo 73. George Holani SEA (at LAR)
Dare Ogunbowale Note
Dare Ogunbowale photo 74. Dare Ogunbowale HOU (at TEN)
Alec Ingold Note
Alec Ingold photo 75. Alec Ingold MIA (vs . WAS)
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Note
Clyde Edwards-Helaire photo 76. Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC (at DEN)
Hunter Luepke Note
Hunter Luepke photo 77. Hunter Luepke DAL (at LV)
Adam Prentice Note
Adam Prentice photo 78. Adam Prentice DEN (vs . KC)
Dylan Laube Note
Dylan Laube photo 79. Dylan Laube LV (vs . DAL)
Patrick Ricard Note
Patrick Ricard photo 80. Patrick Ricard BAL (at CLE)
Zavier Scott Note
Zavier Scott photo 81. Zavier Scott MIN (vs . CHI)
Trevor Etienne Note
Trevor Etienne photo 82. Trevor Etienne CAR (at ATL)
Roschon Johnson Note
Roschon Johnson photo 83. Roschon Johnson CHI (at MIN)
C.J. Ham Note
C.J. Ham photo 84. C.J. Ham MIN (vs . CHI)
Trayveon Williams Note
Trayveon Williams photo 85. Trayveon Williams LAC (at JAC)
Amar Johnson Note
Amar Johnson photo 86. Amar Johnson LAC (at JAC)
British Brooks Note
British Brooks photo 87. British Brooks HOU (at TEN)
Elijah Mitchell Note
Elijah Mitchell photo 88. Elijah Mitchell KC (at DEN)
Owen Wright Note
Owen Wright photo 89. Owen Wright TB (at BUF)
Kene Nwangwu Note
Kene Nwangwu photo 90. Kene Nwangwu NYJ (at NE)
Julius Chestnut Note
Julius Chestnut photo 91. Julius Chestnut TEN (vs . HOU)
Rasheen Ali Note
Rasheen Ali photo 92. Rasheen Ali BAL (at CLE)
Travis Homer Note
Travis Homer photo 93. Travis Homer CHI (at MIN)
Isaac Guerendo Note
Isaac Guerendo photo 94. Isaac Guerendo SF (at ARI)
Nathan Carter Note
Nathan Carter photo 95. Nathan Carter ATL (vs . CAR)
Reggie Gilliam Note
Reggie Gilliam photo 96. Reggie Gilliam BUF (vs . TB)
Kendall Milton Note
Kendall Milton photo 97. Kendall Milton CIN (at PIT)
Chase Edmonds Note
Chase Edmonds photo 98. Chase Edmonds WAS (at MIA)
Brittain Brown Note
Brittain Brown photo 99. Brittain Brown CHI (at MIN)
Sione Vaki Note
Sione Vaki photo 100. Sione Vaki DET (at PHI)
Malik Davis Note
Malik Davis photo 101. Malik Davis DAL (at LV)
Jermar Jefferson Note
Jermar Jefferson photo 102. Jermar Jefferson ARI (vs . SF)
Cam Akers Note
Cam Akers photo 103. Cam Akers MIN (vs . CHI)
Jakob Johnson Note
Jakob Johnson photo 104. Jakob Johnson HOU (at TEN)
Dante Miller Note
Dante Miller photo 105. Dante Miller NYG (vs . GB)
Jonathan Ward Note
Jonathan Ward photo 106. Jonathan Ward NE (vs . NYJ)
Josh Williams Note
Josh Williams photo 107. Josh Williams TB (at BUF)
Ronnie Rivers Note
Ronnie Rivers photo 108. Ronnie Rivers LAR (vs . SEA)
Donovan Edwards Note
Donovan Edwards photo 109. Donovan Edwards WAS (at MIA)
Sincere McCormick Note
Sincere McCormick photo 110. Sincere McCormick SF (at ARI)
Trey Sermon Note
Trey Sermon photo 111. Trey Sermon PIT (vs . CIN)
Phil Mafah Note
Phil Mafah photo 112. Phil Mafah DAL (at LV)
Lew Nichols III Note
Lew Nichols III photo 113. Lew Nichols III PIT (vs . CIN)
Scott Matlock Note
Scott Matlock photo 114. Scott Matlock LAC (at JAC)
Terrence Franks Note
Terrence Franks photo 115. Terrence Franks FA (BYE)
Jacob Saylors Note
Jacob Saylors photo 116. Jacob Saylors DET (at PHI)
Zamir White Note
Zamir White photo 117. Zamir White LV (vs . DAL)
Nyheim Hines Note
Nyheim Hines photo 118. Nyheim Hines FA (BYE)
Jonathan Taylor Note
Jonathan Taylor photo 119. Jonathan Taylor IND (BYE)
Alvin Kamara Note
Alvin Kamara photo 120. Alvin Kamara NO (BYE)
Devin Neal Note
Devin Neal photo 121. Devin Neal NO (BYE)
Ameer Abdullah Note
Ameer Abdullah photo 122. Ameer Abdullah IND (BYE)
Tyler Goodson Note
Tyler Goodson photo 123. Tyler Goodson IND (BYE)
DJ Giddens Note
DJ Giddens photo 124. DJ Giddens IND (BYE)
Hassan Haskins Note
Hassan Haskins photo 125. Hassan Haskins LAC (at JAC)
DeeJay Dallas Note
DeeJay Dallas photo 126. DeeJay Dallas CAR (at ATL)
Omarion Hampton Note
Omarion Hampton photo 127. Omarion Hampton LAC (at JAC)
Trey Benson Note
Trey Benson photo 128. Trey Benson ARI (vs . SF)
Braelon Allen Note
Braelon Allen photo 129. Braelon Allen NYJ (at NE)
Jacardia Wright Note
Jacardia Wright photo 130. Jacardia Wright SEA (at LAR)
Jeff Wilson Jr. Note
Jeff Wilson Jr. photo 131. Jeff Wilson Jr. MIA (vs . WAS)
Mike Boone Note
Mike Boone photo 132. Mike Boone FA (BYE)
Damien Martinez Note
Damien Martinez photo 133. Damien Martinez FA (BYE)
Kalel Mullings Note
Kalel Mullings photo 134. Kalel Mullings TEN (vs . HOU)
Ty Chandler Note
Ty Chandler photo 135. Ty Chandler MIN (vs . CHI)
Jase McClellan Note
Jase McClellan photo 136. Jase McClellan FA (BYE)
Carlos Washington Jr. Note
Carlos Washington Jr. photo 137. Carlos Washington Jr. ATL (vs . CAR)
Avery Williams Note
Avery Williams photo 138. Avery Williams FA (BYE)
Gary Brightwell Note
Gary Brightwell photo 139. Gary Brightwell CIN (at PIT)
Audric Estime Note
Audric Estime photo 140. Audric Estime NO (BYE)
Chris Evans Note
Chris Evans photo 141. Chris Evans FA (BYE)
Joe Mixon Note
Joe Mixon photo 142. Joe Mixon HOU (at TEN)
Pierre Strong Jr. Note
Pierre Strong Jr. photo 143. Pierre Strong Jr. GB (at NYG)
Dontrell Hilliard Note
Dontrell Hilliard photo 144. Dontrell Hilliard FA (BYE)
Tyrion Davis-Price Note
Tyrion Davis-Price photo 145. Tyrion Davis-Price FA (BYE)
Deuce Vaughn Note
Deuce Vaughn photo 146. Deuce Vaughn DEN (vs . KC)
D'Onta Foreman Note
D'Onta Foreman photo 147. D'Onta Foreman FA (BYE)
Jordan Mims Note
Jordan Mims photo 148. Jordan Mims TEN (vs . HOU)
Dillon Johnson Note
Dillon Johnson photo 149. Dillon Johnson FA (BYE)
Carson Steele Note
Carson Steele photo 150. Carson Steele KC (at DEN)
Marcus Yarns Note
Marcus Yarns photo 151. Marcus Yarns FA (BYE)
Ty Montgomery II Note
Ty Montgomery II photo 152. Ty Montgomery II FA (BYE)
Eric Gray Note
Eric Gray photo 153. Eric Gray NYG (vs . GB)
Anthony McFarland Jr. Note
Anthony McFarland Jr. photo 154. Anthony McFarland Jr. FA (BYE)
MarShawn Lloyd Note
MarShawn Lloyd photo 155. MarShawn Lloyd GB (at NYG)
Frank Gore Jr. Note
Frank Gore Jr. photo 156. Frank Gore Jr. BUF (vs . TB)
Boston Scott Note
Boston Scott photo 157. Boston Scott FA (BYE)
Jashaun Corbin Note
Jashaun Corbin photo 158. Jashaun Corbin NE (vs . NYJ)
Kevin Harris Note
Kevin Harris photo 159. Kevin Harris FA (BYE)
Jonathan Williams Note
Jonathan Williams photo 160. Jonathan Williams FA (BYE)
Wendell Smallwood Note
Wendell Smallwood photo 161. Wendell Smallwood FA (BYE)
Nick Bawden Note
Nick Bawden photo 162. Nick Bawden FA (BYE)