Tyler Allgeier

He's back. After being a staple of this article over the first 12 weeks of the season, Allgeier briefly surpassed the 50% rostership threshold in Yahoo leagues. That didn't last. As we near the end of the fantasy season, backup running backs are the easiest way to take your roster to the next level. When a starting running back has a clear backup, such as Allgeier, that backup has substantial contingent value and would immediately become playable if the starter went down with an injury. What's nice about Allgeier is that he also has some standalone value. In Week 13, he rushed eight times for 20 yards and a score, and caught both of his targets for 35 yards. Allgeier has been the Falcons' preferred goal-line back all season and has eight rushing touchdowns. In Week 14, the Falcons take on a dominant Seahawks defense that has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to running backs. Allgeier may not have Flex appeal this week, but he would become immensely valuable for the fantasy playoffs if Bijan Robinson were to miss time.

Tyler Allgeier ran for 34 yards on 11 carries in the Falcons 37-9 loss against the Seahawks He also caught 2-of-2 targets for 33 yards receiving.

Fantasy Impact

The big play of the day for Allgeier was a 21-yard reception on a screen pass. He was contained on the ground. He'll remain a touchdown dependent flex play in Week 15 against the Bucs.