Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 15 PPR Rankings
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1.
Christian McCaffrey
SF (vs . TEN)
With Jonathan Taylor taking a step back over the last few weeks, CMC has closed the gap for the RB1 on the season. Coming out of his bye week, CMC only has two weeks outside the top 12 at the position. The 49ers now face arguably the worst team in the league, the Titans. Outside of Jeffrey Simmons, this defense's only accolade is a participation award. Averaging the seventh most fantasy points to the position, the 49ers should dominate this game from start to finish. We know they aren't afraid to give CMC all the work, making him an incredible play this week. There is a world where they get a large enough lead to mix in Brian Robinson, but that would be after CMC finds the endzone a couple of times.
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Jahmyr Gibbs
DET (at LAR)
Gibbs has three touchdowns in three of his last five games. This is some early-season Jonathan Taylor kind of stuff. Even with David Montgomery mixing in for a handful of carries, Gibbs is the engine of this offense. With double-digit carries in all but two games this season, he is getting plenty of touches for his efficient running style. This week, they have a tough matchup against the Rams, who are allowing the third-fewest fantasy points and fourth-lowest yards per carry to the RB position. Thankfully, Gibbs has also seen seven or more targets in three of his last four games, providing a concrete foundation for fantasy. Keep riding the hot hand right into your fantasy playoffs.
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Bijan Robinson
ATL (at TB)
Bijan Robinson has slowly become the latest superstar talent to be limited by situation. Watching the production of Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, Jonathan Taylor, and Jahmyr Gibbs has Robinson owners begging for better usage. After all, Bijan makes highlight reel plays each week, despite only being a decent RB1 for fantasy. Thankfully, the Falcons take on the Buccaneers and Cardinals over their next two weeks. Bijan played the Bucs back in Week 1, where he had six receptions for 100 yards and a score. Over the last five weeks, the Bucs have allowed the second-most receiving yards and the most receiving TDs to opposing RBs. Add in his roughly 20 carries, and we have a recipe for a big fantasy week from the third-year back.
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De'Von Achane
MIA (at PIT)
Last week, Achane stretched his RB1 weekly finish streak to six consecutive games. Oh, and he only played 34% of snaps before leaving with a rib injury. That's wild. Thankfully, players are often able to return the following week after rib injuries. As a result, Achane should be back to his RB1 ways this week against the Steelers. That said, it will be worth monitoring his practice reports throughout the week. Two weeks ago, the Steelers allowed the most rushing yards to a road team in their franchise's history. Last week, the Ravens had 217 total rushing yards. With Derrick Henry and Keaton Mitchell combining for 170 of them. As long as Achane is healthy, he has been unstoppable regardless of the matchup.
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Travis Etienne Jr.
JAC (vs . NYJ)
Travis Etienne has quietly been the RB11 on the season. With five top 12 finishes over his last six games, Etienne continues to be a great value for fantasy managers. With Bayshul Tuten fumbling early last game, Etienne played his most snaps of the season with 72%. Out of college, Tuten had fumbling issues, giving Etienne even more confidence with the coaches. This week, he faces the Jets, who are allowing the second-most fantasy points to RBs over the last five weeks. There is always a chance that Tuten steals the goal-line work, but Etienne remains a locked-in, low-end RB1 this week.
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Derrick Henry
BAL (at CIN)
The Ravens dropped a massive game against the Steelers last week. This team decided to only show up in the second half, but couldn't complete the comeback. Thankfully, Henry had a decent day with 101 total yards. The good news from last week was that Lamar Jackson looked the best he has in the last three weeks. The healthier Lamar is, the better the entire offense is. With pretty much "must-win" games to close out the season, Lamar and Henry should dominate an abysmal Bengals defense this week. Two weeks ago, the Bengals stunned the Ravens and forced five turnovers. Nearly totalling their total turnovers on the season in one game won't happen again. Despite the loss, the Ravens are heating up, and the Bengals don't have an answer for King Henry this week.
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James Cook III
BUF (at NE)
Coming off his fourth straight 100-plus yard game, James Cook continues to have a great season. Unfortunately, he faces the Patriots' defense this week. The Patriots have been one of the best run defenses all season, and have allowed the fourth fewest fantasy points to the position over the last five weeks. Thankfully, Cook has started to see an increase in usage as a receiving weapon. With 30 receiving yards in each of his last two outings, his already solid fantasy floor has been even better. With the Patriots and Browns over the next two weeks, the schedule is very tough. However, when you are the lead back on a Josh Allen-led offense, there is always a path for big fantasy finishes.
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Saquon Barkley
PHI (vs . LV)
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Bucky Irving
TB (vs . ATL)
Two weeks back from his injury, Irving has posted back-to-back 15.1 Half PPR fantasy points in each game. Scoring both through the air and on the ground since his return, it is clear the Bucs missed their lead back. However, since returning, they have incorporated all three backs, with Irving hovering around 50% of snaps each of the last two games. Considering he is still seeing 15-plus carries and a couple of targets each game, he remains a great option for fantasy. This week, they face the Falcons, who have been slightly below average at stopping opposing backs over the last five weeks. With the limited snaps, Bucky is a low-end RB1 again this week.
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Javonte Williams
DAL (vs . MIN)
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Jonathan Taylor
IND (at SEA)
Turns out, LT and JT aren't the same. After starting the season rivalling the great Ladanian Thomlinson, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts have slowed down. To make matters worse, Daniel Jones suffered a devastating Achilles injury in their Week 14 game. With Anthony Richardson still recovering from his fractured face, rookie Riley Leonard will get the start. This will likely mean that Taylor should see ridiculous volume against this week, but they are playing the Seahawks. Not only is Seattle allowing the fifth fewest fantasy points to opposing RBs over the last five weeks, but we all saw what they did to the last rookie QB they faced. Although Leonard was a better prospect than Max Brosmer, it's hard to look at Brosmer's 126 yards and four interceptions and not be a little worried. Taylor got you this far, so you have to keep riding him even in a terrible matchup.
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Chase Brown
CIN (vs . BAL)
After six straight 100-yard games, Brown crashed back to earth with 35 total yards against the Bills. Thankfully, he found the endzone twice, carrying him to a top 10 finish on the week. His stretch of high-yardage games and ability to find the endzone is what provides Brown with RB1 fantasy value. Especially with Joe Burrow back under center, this offense is only going to get better. This week, they face the Ravens, who are desperate for a win. On the season, this has been a good matchup for fantasy backs; however, over the last five weeks, they have allowed the ninth fewest fantasy points to the position. It may not be the matchup we had hoped for, but Brown's lead role in this offence makes him a low-end RB1 every week.
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Josh Jacobs
GB (at DEN)
The world is back to normal, as Jacobs found the endzone for the first time since Week 10. After scoring 11 touchdowns in his first 10 games, it had become something fantasy managers could rely on each week. We also saw Jacobs play more snaps than he did in Week 13 when he was coming off his injury, which is a good sign. Unfortunately, the Packers go from a huge divisional win against the Bears to taking on the 11-2 Broncos. Riding their defense to 11 wins has not been a fluke. This defense has stifled some of the league's best offenses this season and has held RBs to the fewest fantasy points over the last five weeks. Averaging only 61 rushing yards to RBs over that span, it may be a tough day at the office for one of the league's most consistent backs.
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Woody Marks
HOU (vs . ARI)
Woody Marks has been an RB3 receiving workhorse RB2 usage. Since Week 10, he has had a 71.1% snap share with 20 touches per game and 69 total yards per game as the RB35 in fantasy points per game. The big issue that has been holding down Marks' fantasy production outside of efficiency and the offensive ecosystem has been touchdowns (or lack thereof). In his last five games, he has only two scores. Add another touchdown or two on top of his volume over the last five weeks, and he's a strong mid-tier RB2 in fantasy points per game. Marks could have a monster Week 15 performance. The Arizona run defense has been competing with the pass defense for which unit can falter the most over the last few weeks. Since Week 10, Arizona has allowed the fifth-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-most rushing yards per game, the highest missed tackle rate, and the ninth-most yards after contact per attempt.
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Kyren Williams
LAR (vs . DET)
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Quinshon Judkins
CLE (at CHI)
Quinshon Judkins is the RB22 in fantasy points per game, averaging 19.7 touches and 77.5 total yards. Among 57 qualifying backs, he ranks 37th in explosive run rate, 28th in missed tackle rate, and 25th in yards after contact per attempt. Judkins should post RB2 numbers again this week against a soft Chicago run defense. Since Week 10, Chicago has allowed the ninth-most rushing yards per game, the third-highest explosive run rate, the most yards before contact per attempt, and logged the second-lowest stuff rate.
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RJ Harvey
DEN (vs . GB)
Since assuming the starting job, Harvey has averaged 17.7 touches and 70.7 total yards with weekly finishes as the RB37, RB4, and RB2 in weekly scoring. Last week, he set season-highs with a 68.1% snap rate, a 48.8% route share, and a 15.8% target share. Since Week 11, Harvey has had a 10.7% target share with 24 receiving yards per game and 1.57 yards per route run. Since Week 11, among 45 qualifying backs, Harvey has ranked 32nd in explosive run rate, fifth in rushing success rate, and 15th in missed tackle rate. The Packers remain a hellacious defense to face for running backs. Harvey will need all of the volume and touchdown equity he can get his hands on this week. Since Week 10, Green Bay has allowed the 11th-lowest explosive run rate, the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the tenth-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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Ashton Jeanty
LV (at PHI)
Ashton Jeanty is the RB16 in fantasy points per game, averaging 18.2 touches and 71.1 total yards. Since Week 9, his passing game usage has helped raise his weekly floor and ceiling with a 17.4% target share, 28.8 receiving yards per game, and 1.18 yards per route run. Among 57 qualifying backs, Jeanty ranks 14th in missed tackle rate and 34th in yards after contact per attempt. Jeanty is a volume-based RB2 with a nice matchup this week. Since Week 10, Philly's run defense has struggled, allowing the fifth-most rushing yards per game, the sixth-highest explosive run rate, and the 12th-most yards before contact per attempt.
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Breece Hall
NYJ (at JAC)
Breece Hall is a volume-based RB2 in a rough spot this week. Hall is the RB18 in fantasy points per game with 17.8 touches and 91.3 total yards per game this season. Among 57 qualifying backs, he ranks seventh in explosive run rate and 19th in missed tackle rate. Hall could see 15-20 touches this week, but he might not sniff the endzone with Brady Cook directing the offense. The Jags have also not been kind to backs this season. Since Week 10, Jacksonville has allowed the fewest rushing yards per game, the second-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fourth-fewest yards before contact per attempt.
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Jaylen Warren
PIT (vs . MIA)
Since Week 12, Jaylen Warren has split the backfield work with Kenneth Gainwell, averaging 13.7 touches and 58 total yards. During those three games, Warren has had a 50.9% snap share, a 33% route share, and a 6.7% target share while seeing six red zone rushing attempts to Gainwell's seven. Overall, among 57 qualifying backs, Warren ranks fifth in missed tackle rate and 15th in yards after contact per attempt. Warren remains an RB2/3 this week with a tough matchup. Since Week 10, Miami has allowed the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game, the 14th-lowest rushing success rate, the third-lowest yards before contact per attempt, and had the sixth-highest stuff rate.
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TreVeyon Henderson
NE (vs . BUF)
In the Patriots' last game, we saw TreVeyon Henderson take a step back with Rhamondre Stevenson reclaiming his lead back role for the team. Henderson finished with 14 touches, 86 total yards, a 47.6% snap rate, a 41.7% route share, and a 12.9% target share. Henderson split the red zone work with Stevenson evenly as both backs had two red zone rushing attempts. It's a coin flip for volume between the two this week which adds a layer of volatility when projecting Hendrson's Week 15 outlook. I've been encouraged by Henderson's efficiency marks since Week 9, though. Since Week 9, among 51 qualifying backs, Henderson has been 14th in explosive run rate and 24th in missed tackle rate. Those are huge leaps from where he began the season. Henderson should find running room this week against what's still a weak Bills run defense. Since Week 10, Buffalo has allowed the 13th-highest explosive run rate, the seventh-highest missed tackle rate, and the fourth-most yards after contact per attempt.
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Kenneth Walker III
SEA (vs . IND)
The Seattle backfield has been an exhausting situation to attempt to project all season. Even when we think we have it figured out, the offensive line can't block, or the game script goes awry. It has been maddening. Since Week 11, Walker has had a 54.1% snap rate and 40.4% route share with a 9.5% target share. He has averaged 15 touches and 78.6 total yards with eight red zone rushing attempts (Zach Charbonnet had ten). Among 57 qualifying backs, Walker remains one of the best tackle breakers in the NFL, sitting at fourth in explosive run rate and second in missed tackle rate. Walker will be running uphill again this week. Since Week 10, Indy has allowed the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the eighth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the sixth-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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Rico Dowdle
CAR (at NO)
Despite his incredible efficiency and his standout performances this season, Dowdle took a back seat to Chuba Hubbard last week with a 43.5% snap rate, a 20.8% route share, and a 10% target share. Dowdle has outplayed Hubbard handily on a per-touch basis. Among 57 qualifying backs, Dowdle ranks 13th in explosive run rate, 17th in missed tackle rate, and sixth in yards after contact per attempt. Last week, Dowdle finished with 20 touches and 79 total yards, seeing a touch or a target on 20 of his 27 snaps played. That type of usage on a per-snap basis is difficult to maintain. You're threading a fine needle, so if Dowdle's snap count doesn't flip back in the other direction, he could become volatile, while on the surface it looked like he got an RB2-level workload in his last game. Dowdle is a strong flex and could be an RB2 this week (RB36 in Week 13). Since Week 10, New Orleans has allowed the tenth-most rushing yards per game, the 13th-most yards before contact per attempt, and the third-highest yards per carry to zone runs (Hubbard 58.6% zone).
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D'Andre Swift
CHI (vs . CLE)
Since Week 10, Swift has been the RB30 in fantasy points per game, averaging 16.6 touches and 97.4 total yards. He has split the red zone work, with Kyle Monangai with each player seeing five red zone rushing attempts. Overall, among 57 qualifying backs, Swift ranks tenth in explosive run rate and 19th in missed tackle rate. This week, he has another tough matchup. Yes, I know Tony Pollard ran all over Cleveland last week, but this run defense still scares me. Since Week 10, they have allowed the 14th-lowest explosive run rate, the lowest rushing success rate, and had the second-highest stuff rate. Swift is a volume-based RB2/3.
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Aaron Jones Sr.
MIN (at DAL)
Since Week 10, Aaron Jones has averaged a 57.1% snap rate with 13.4 touches and 61.6 total yards. He has been Minnesota's lead back with Jordan Mason helping out on early downs. Jones hasn't been impressive as a rusher this season, with only a 7% missed tackle rate and 1.98 yards after contact per attempt. Jones runs into an improved Dallas run defense this week, which renders him a flex play only. Since the arrival of Quinnen Williams, Dallas has allowed the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the 12th-fewest yards before contact per attempt, and had the tenth-best stuff rate.
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Devin Neal
NO (vs . CAR)
Devin Neal will be the workhorse back for the Saints again this week. Over the last two weeks, he has averaged 18.5 touches and 76.5 total yards with a 76.9% snap rate as the RB36 and RB15 in weekly scoring. In those two games, Neal has had a decent 3% explosive run rate with a strong 15% missed tackle rate. He has a wonderful matchup this week as a strong RB2. Since Week 10, Carolina has allowed the eighth-most rushing yards per game, the fourth-highest missed tackle rate, and the seventh-most yards before contact per attempt.
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Tyrone Tracy Jr.
NYG (vs . WAS)
Tyrone Tracy opened the week with a full practice (hip). Tracy sustained the hip injury in Week 13 and was forced to leave the game, so the full practice to open the week was nice to see. I expect that Tracy will be a full go this week and return to the role we saw him operate in for Week 12. Against the Lions, he played 70.7% of the snaps with 23 touches and 130 total yards. He was the Giants' clear lead back. Tracy has been a volume play that has lacked efficiency with his 2.7% explosive run rate, his 7% missed tackle rate, and 2.04 yards after contact per attempt. Tracy could easily be an RB2 this week, though, against the Commanders' Swiss cheese run defense. Since Week 10, Washington has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the fourth-highest explosive run rate, and the fifth-highest missed tackle rate.
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Omarion Hampton
LAC (at KC)
In his first game back, Hampton had a 31% snap rate, seeing 15 touches on 22 snaps and finishing with 67 total yards and a score. Hampton had a 17.1% route share and 7.7% target share while being the goal-line back with five red-zone rushing attempts. Hampton will likely see his role grow this week, and it'll be a more even split with Kimani Vidal. That still only makes Hampton an RB2/3 with a bad matchup. Since Week 10, Kansas City has allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards per game, the tenth-lowest explosive run rate, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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Chuba Hubbard
CAR (at NO)
In Carolina's last game, Chuba Hubbard reclaimed the lead back role with a 58.1% snap rate, a 54.2% route share, and a 10% target share. Hubbard finished with 19 touches and 124 total yards as the RB5 for the week. Hubbard's lack of efficiency has been startling, especially with Carolina's insistence on reinstalling him as the lead back. Among 57 qualifying backs, he has zero explosive runs and ranks 54th in missed tackle rate and 55th in yards after contact per attempt. Hubbard could still have a nice day against a burnable Saints' run defense. Since Week 10, New Orleans has allowed the tenth-most rushing yards per game, the 13th-most yards before contact per attempt, and the third-highest yards per carry to zone runs (Hubbard 58.6% zone).
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Chris Rodriguez Jr.
WAS (at NYG)
Chris Rodriguez is a touchdown-dependent flex again this week with a nice matchup. Since Week 11, he has averaged 12.3 touches and 59.3 total yards as Washington's backfield leader. During that span, he has had 64.2% of the running back red zone carries. Rodriguez has only two targets, one reception, and six receiving yards this season, so if you're playing him, just understand that he offers nothing through the air. He has been quite good as a rusher, though. Among 57 qualifying rushers, he ranks 33rd in explosive run rate and first in yards after contact per attempt. The Giants remain a horrendous run defense. Since Week 10, they have allowed the most rushing yards per game, the highest explosive run rate, the third-highest missed tackle rate, and the most yards after contact per attempt. Rodriguez is dealing with a groin issue. He had limited practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. He has been listed as questionable.Â
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Kyle Monangai
CHI (vs . CLE)
Since Week 10, Kyle Monangai has been the RB28 in fantasy points per game, averaging 13.8 touches and 60 total yards. He has added little receiving value during this stretch, with only two receptions and 14 receiving yards total. Monangai has been a steamroller on early downs, though. Among 57 qualifying backs, he ranks 19th in explosive run rate and 20th in yards after contact per attempt. Monangai has split the red zone usage with D'Andre Swift, with each back seeing five red zone rushing attempts. This week, he has another tough matchup. Yes, I know Tony Pollard ran all over Cleveland last week, but this run defense still scares me. Since Week 10, they have allowed the 14th-lowest explosive run rate, the lowest rushing success rate, and had the second-highest stuff rate. Monangai is a volume-based RB2/3.
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Tony Pollard
TEN (at SF)
Last week, Tony Pollard reclaimed his lead back role with a 59.4% snap rate and 25 of the 33 running back carries. He didn't play much on passing downs with only a 10.3% route share, so he could get game-scripted out this week if (or when) the 49ers run away with the game. Pollard finished with 25 carries and 161 rushing yards (two scores). It was his highest carry total of the season and his first 100-yard rushing day in 2025. Among 57 qualifying backs, Pollard ranks 36th in explosive run rate and 26th in yards after contact per attempt. Pollard could have another nice day if the Titans lean on the run. Since Week 10, the 49ers have allowed the third-highest rushing success rate, the eighth-highest missed tackle rate, the eighth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and had the third-lowest stuff rate.
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Zonovan Knight
ARI (at HOU)
Zonovan Knight will be Arizona's early down hammer this week. Since Week 6, Knight has been the RB29 in fantasy points per game, averaging 12.2 touches and 50.9 total yards. He has been a touchdown-dependent flex and remains that this week. He could easily get game scripted out this week if Houston jumps out to an early lead. Since Week 10, Houston has allowed the tenth-fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest missed tackle rate, and the 13th-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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Devin Singletary
NYG (vs . WAS)
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Kareem Hunt
KC (vs . LAC)
Kareem Hunt is a volume-based RB2 this week. Since Week 9, he has had a 70.5% snap rate while averaging 17.2 touches and 71.4 total yards. Hunt has only a 1.4% explosive run rate, an 11% missed tackle rate, and 2.17 yards after contact per attempt, but that hasn't stopped Kansas City from running him out there as their lead back weekly. I don't understand it, but at Week 15, I don't expect it to change. The Chargers' run defense continues to be a weak point of their defense. Since Week 10, the Bolts have allowed the 13th-highest rushing success rate, the second-highest missed tackle rate, the ninth-most yards before contact per attempt, and ranked 16th in stuff rate.
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Rhamondre Stevenson
NE (vs . BUF)
In New England's last game, Stevenson reclaimed his lead-back role with a 60.3% snap rate, 15 touches, and 80 total yards. He split the red zone work with TreVeyon Henderson, with each player receiving two red zone rushing attempts. In Week 13, Stevenson also led the team with a 58.3% route share while kicking in a 9.7% target share. Among 57 qualifying backs this season, Stevenson ranks seventh in missed tackle rate and 33rd in yards after contact per attempt. We'll see how the backfield shakes out this week, but Stevenson should remain an integral part of the offensive game plan as a strong flex play. Since Week 10, Buffalo has allowed the 13th-highest explosive run rate, the seventh-highest missed tackle rate, and the fourth-most yards after contact per attempt.
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Kenneth Gainwell
PIT (vs . MIA)
Since Week 12, Kenneth Gainwell has split the backfield work with Jaylen Warren taking the lead in the red zone and with passing work. Since Week 12, he has averaged 11 touches and 69.6 total yards with a 48.9% snap share, a 48.9% route share, and 15.7% target share. During this stretch, he has had seven red zone rushing attempts (Warren, six). Overall, among 57 qualifying backs, he ranks 26th in missed tackle rate and 31st in explosive run rate. Gainwell is a PPR flex this week with a tough matchup. Since Week 10, Miami has allowed the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game, the 14th-lowest rushing success rate, the third-lowest yards before contact per attempt, and had the sixth-highest stuff rate.
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Zach Charbonnet
SEA (vs . IND)
Since Week 11, Zach Charbonnet has averaged 10.5 touches with 50 total yards per game while leading the way with ten red zone rushing attempts. During that span, he has had a 40.2% snap rate with a 25% route share and a 4.0% target share. Among 57 qualifying backs, Charbonnet ranks ninth in yards after contact per attempt and 15th in missed tackle rate. Charbonnet remains a touchdown-or-bust flex play. Since Week 10, Indy has allowed the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the eighth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the sixth-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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Blake Corum
LAR (vs . DET)
Blake Corum exploded last week in a good matchup in his part-time role with a 31.4% snap rate, 13 touches, and 131 total yards (two touchdowns). Since Week 7, he has averaged 10.7 touches and 56.9 total yards with a 32.8% snap rate. Among 57 qualifying backs, Corum ranks second in explosive run rate, sixth in missed tackle rate, and 23rd in yards after contact per attempt. Corum will likely see 8-12 touches this week, but he'll need a touchdown to pay off as a flex play with a rough matchup. Since Week 10, Detroit has limited backs to the second-lowest explosive run rate, the 11th-lowest rushing success rate, the fifth-fewest yards after contact per attempt, and the 12th-fewest yards before contact per attempt.
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40.
David Montgomery
DET (at LAR)
David Montgomery is a touchdown-dependent flex play again this week. Since Week 11, he has averaged 8.1 touches and 48.8 total yards with a 35.3% snap rate. Montgomery has still been effective on a per-carry basis. Among 57 qualifying backs, he ranks 27th in explosive run rate and 11th in yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery will have a tough time with his early down grinding this week. Since Week 10, the Rams have allowed the 12th-fewest rushing yards per game, the fifth-lowest explosive run rate, the tenth-lowest rushing success rate, and the ninth-lowest yards before contact per attempt. Montgomery needs a touchdown to pay off for fantasy this week.
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Kimani Vidal
LAC (at KC)
Last week, Kimani Vidal retained his lead back role with a 69% snap share, a 56.1% route share, and an 11.5% target share. He finished with 15 touches and 104 total yards. He only saw one red zone rushing attempt while Omarion Hampton had five. I expect Hampton's snap count to rise this week, so Vidal is a regulated to middling flex territory with a poor matchup. Since Week 10, Kansas City has allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards per game, the tenth-lowest explosive run rate, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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42.
Tyjae Spears
TEN (at SF)
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43.
Tyler Allgeier
ATL (at TB)
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44.
Rachaad White
TB (vs . ATL)
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45.
Jordan Mason
MIN (at DAL)
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46.
Samaje Perine
CIN (vs . BAL)
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47.
Isiah Pacheco
KC (vs . LAC)
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48.
Michael Carter
ARI (at HOU)
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49.
Bhayshul Tuten
JAC (vs . NYJ)
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50.
Ty Johnson
BUF (at NE)
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51.
Brian Robinson Jr.
SF (vs . TEN)
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52.
Jaylen Wright
MIA (at PIT)
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53.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WAS (at NYG)
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54.
Jeremy McNichols
WAS (at NYG)
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55.
Emanuel Wilson
GB (at DEN)
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56.
Jaleel McLaughlin
DEN (vs . GB)
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57.
Sean Tucker
TB (vs . ATL)
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58.
Keaton Mitchell
BAL (at CIN)
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59.
Rasheen Ali
BAL (at CIN)
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60.
Ollie Gordon II
MIA (at PIT)
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61.
Malik Davis
DAL (vs . MIN)
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62.
Isaiah Davis
NYJ (at JAC)
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63.
Tyler Badie
DEN (vs . GB)
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64.
Dare Ogunbowale
HOU (vs . ARI)
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65.
Brashard Smith
KC (vs . LAC)
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66.
Dylan Sampson
CLE (at CHI)
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67.
Raheem Mostert
LV (at PHI)
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68.
Ray Davis
BUF (at NE)
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69.
LeQuint Allen Jr.
JAC (vs . NYJ)
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70.
Chris Brooks
GB (at DEN)
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71.
Tank Bigsby
PHI (vs . LV)
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72.
Will Shipley
PHI (vs . LV)
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73.
Evan Hull
NO (vs . CAR)
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74.
Kyle Juszczyk
SF (vs . TEN)
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Audric Estime
NO (vs . CAR)
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76.
Ameer Abdullah
IND (at SEA)
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77.
Kaleb Johnson
PIT (vs . MIA)
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78.
Nick Chubb
HOU (vs . ARI)
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Emari Demercado
ARI (at HOU)
Emari Demercado practiced on a limited basis all week (ankle) and has been listed as questionable. I'm expecting Demercado to reclaim his role as the team's passing-down back this week. In Weeks 9-10, Demercado played 40.6% of the snaps with 11 touches and 91 total yards per game. He had a 30.8% route share and a 6.6% target share. Demercado is only a low-end flex play in deeper leagues with a horrible matchup. Houston has ranked 18th in yards per reception allowed to running backs while also holding the position to the 13th-fewest receiving yards per game. Since Week 10, Houston has allowed the tenth-fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest missed tackle rate, and the 13th-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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80.
Hunter Luepke
DAL (vs . MIN)
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81.
Alec Ingold
MIA (at PIT)
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82.
Adam Prentice
DEN (vs . GB)
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83.
Raheim Sanders
CLE (at CHI)
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84.
Zavier Scott
MIN (at DAL)
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85.
Trevor Etienne
CAR (at NO)
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86.
C.J. Ham
MIN (at DAL)
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87.
Dylan Laube
LV (at PHI)
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88.
Patrick Ricard
BAL (at CIN)
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89.
British Brooks
HOU (vs . ARI)
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90.
Tyler Goodson
IND (at SEA)
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91.
Julius Chestnut
TEN (at SF)
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92.
Tahj Brooks
CIN (vs . BAL)
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93.
Reggie Gilliam
BUF (at NE)
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94.
Eric Gray
NYG (vs . WAS)
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95.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
KC (vs . LAC)
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96.
Cody Schrader
HOU (vs . ARI)
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97.
Terrell Jennings
NE (vs . BUF)
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98.
Trayveon Williams
CLE (at CHI)
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99.
Ronnie Rivers
LAR (vs . DET)
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100.
Kendall Milton
CIN (vs . BAL)
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101.
Kene Nwangwu
NYJ (at JAC)
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102.
Hassan Haskins
LAC (at KC)
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103.
DJ Giddens
IND (at SEA)
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104.
Isaac Guerendo
SF (vs . TEN)
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105.
Jerome Ford
CLE (at CHI)
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106.
Kalel Mullings
TEN (at SF)
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107.
Nathan Carter
ATL (at TB)
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108.
Chase Edmonds
WAS (at NYG)
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109.
Jaret Patterson
LAC (at KC)
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110.
Corey Kiner
ARI (at HOU)
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111.
Jakob Johnson
HOU (vs . ARI)
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112.
Sione Vaki
DET (at LAR)
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113.
Trey Sermon
FA (BYE)
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114.
Jacob Saylors
DET (at LAR)
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115.
Ty Chandler
MIN (at DAL)
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116.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
MIA (at PIT)
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117.
D'Ernest Johnson
NE (vs . BUF)
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118.
Myles Gaskin
SEA (vs . IND)
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119.
Travis Homer
CHI (vs . CLE)
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120.
Zamir White
LV (at PHI)
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121.
MarShawn Lloyd
GB (at DEN)
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