Zonovan Knight

It's looking unlikely that we will see Trey Benson again this season. He's out this week, and so is Emari Demercado. The Cardinals will lean on the tandem of Zonovan Knight and Michael Carter again this week. Knight is the early down back that can easily get game-scripted out. Since Week 12, Knight has averaged 14 touches and 65 total yards with a 46.7% snap share. In the last two games, he has 21 of 31 running back carries but only a 26% route share despite having an 8.9% target share. Since Week 12, he has led the backfield with two red zone rushing attempts (Carter, one). This isn't a great matchup for Knight this week. Since Week 9, the Rams have allowed the 11th-lowest explosive run rate, the fifth-lowest rushing success rate, the ninth-fewest yards before contact per attempt, and the 13th-fewest rushing yards per game. He'll need a touchdown to pay off for fantasy this week.

It's hard to believe there is a running back who has scored double-digit fantasy points in three consecutive games and is available in 75% of Yahoo leagues. Since taking over the primary running back duties in Trey Benson's absence, Bam Knight has been a very solid Flex play. Sunday against the Buccaneers, he had 11 carries for 62 yards and caught three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. Knight has taken advantage of the Cardinals' offense being revitalized by quarterback Jacoby Brissett. There's a chance Benson returns in Week 14, which would jeopardize Knight's usage. However, if Benson misses another week, Knight would be a decent volume-based Flex option even in a tough matchup against the Rams.