Kenyan Drake or Le'Veon Bell
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Kenyan Drake RB - LV  Kenyan Drake RB - LV vs. BAL, Mon 8pm EDT |
Le'Veon Bell RB - KC  Le'Veon Bell RB - KC vs. CLE, Sun 4pm EDT |
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| ECR | # 15 | # 22 | - |
| Best Rank | # 8 | # 13 | - |
| Worst Rank | # 30 | # 37 | - |
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| Opponent | vs. BAL | vs. CLE | - |
| Matchup Rating | This is a 2 star matchup. RBs perform a little worse than their average vs BAL | This is a 4 star matchup. RBs perform a litter better than their average vs CLE | - |
| Stats Allowed | |||
| Rush Att | 23.9 | 25.8 | |
| Rush Yds | 108.8 | 110.8 | |
| Rush TD | 0.8 | 1 | |
| Fantasy Points | |||
| Season Total | 167.2 | 58.6 | - |
| Avg Game | 11.1 | 5.3 | - |
| Avg Projection | 12.4 | 9.5 | - |
| 2019 Average | 11.1 | 5.3 | - |
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Kenyan Drake RB - LV Kenyan Drake RB - LV | Le'Veon Bell RB - KC Le'Veon Bell RB - KC | |
| 2021 Schedule | ||
| Week 1 | vs. BAL | vs. CLE |
| Week 2 | at PIT | at BAL |
| Week 3 | vs. MIA | vs. LAC |
| Week 4 | at LAC | at PHI |
| Week 5 | vs. CHI | vs. BUF |
| Week 6 | at DEN | at WAS |
| Week 7 | vs. PHI | at TEN |
| Week 8 | BYE WEEK | vs. NYG |
| Week 9 | at NYG | vs. GB |
| Week 10 | vs. KC | at LV |
| Week 11 | vs. CIN | vs. DAL |
| Week 12 | at DAL | BYE WEEK |
| Week 13 | vs. WAS | vs. DEN |
| Week 14 | at KC | vs. LV |
| Week 15 | at CLE | at LAC |
| Week 16 | vs. DEN | vs. PIT |
| Week 17 | at IND | at CIN |
Kenyan Drake RB - LV Kenyan Drake RB - LV vs. BAL, Mon 8pm EDT |
Le'Veon Bell RB - KC Le'Veon Bell RB - KC vs. CLE, Sun 4pm EDT |
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| Rushing | ||
| Rush Attempts | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| Rush Yards | 60.9 | 53.3 |
| Rush TDs | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Receiving | ||
| Receptions | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Rec Yards | 27.1 | 29.5 |
| Rec TDs | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Points | ||
| Fantasy Points | 12.4 | 9.5 |
Kenyan Drake RB - LV Kenyan Drake RB - LV | Le'Veon Bell RB - KC Le'Veon Bell RB - KC | |
| 2020 Points | ||
| Week 1 | 12.5 | 4.6 |
| Week 2 | 9.5 | ‐ |
| Week 3 | 7.9 | ‐ |
| Week 4 | 3.5 | ‐ |
| Week 5 | 12.2 | 6.7 |
| Week 6 | 28.4 | ‐ |
| Week 7 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Week 8 | ‐ | 3.8 |
| Week 9 | ‐ | 0.3 |
| Week 10 | 8.9 | ‐ |
| Week 11 | 12.0 | 9.6 |
| Week 12 | 21.3 | 3.2 |
| Week 13 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
| Week 14 | 15.0 | 3.5 |
| Week 15 | 4.0 | 13.6 |
| Week 16 | 11.0 | 3.9 |
| Week 17 | 5.1 | ‐ |
| Total | 167.2 | 58.6 |
| Average | 11.1 | 5.3 |
Kenyan Drake RB - LV Kenyan Drake RB - LV | Le'Veon Bell RB - KC Le'Veon Bell RB - KC | |
| 2020 Targets | ||
| Week 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Week 2 | 2 | ‐ |
| Week 3 | 1 | ‐ |
| Week 4 | 0 | ‐ |
| Week 5 | 1 | 1 |
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| Week 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Week 8 | ‐ | 3 |
| Week 9 | ‐ | 1 |
| Week 10 | 1 | ‐ |
| Week 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Week 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Week 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Week 14 | 1 | 3 |
| Week 15 | 2 | 1 |
| Week 16 | 2 | 3 |
| Week 17 | 3 | ‐ |
Kenyan Drake RB - LV Kenyan Drake RB - LV vs. BAL, Mon 8pm EDT |
Le'Veon Bell RB - KC Le'Veon Bell RB - KC vs. CLE, Sun 4pm EDT |
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| Mike Tagliere FantasyPros | From the time Drake joined the Cardinals last year, he was the No. 4 running back in fantasy football. One thing from that stretch that is unsustainable is his touchdown production, as he scored eight rushing touchdowns on just 123 carries. He still averaged 101.8 total yards per game, but there were three games where he totaled less than 70 total yards. It was a mixed bag against this 49ers defense, as he absolutely demolished them in their first game, racking up 162 total yards and a touchdown. That was one of just two games where the 49ers allowed a running back to crack the 20-point barrier in PPR formats (the other was Christian McCaffrey). In fact, there were just three backs who reached 100-plus total yards against them. The next meeting between the two, Drake finished with 80 total yards and no touchdown. The 49ers did trade away DeForest Buckner, who was a a big reason for their success up the middle of the field, even if he was a better pass rusher than anything. They drafted his replacement in Javon Kinlaw, but he's a rookie with no experience. But again, knowing there were just eight running backs who finished better than the RB24 against the 49ers, we know it's not a great matchup. Drake should still net 15-plus touches in this game and be treated as a decent RB2. | |
| Isaiah Sirois FantasyPros | I refused to fade Bell all offseason, and I'm not going to start now. The Bills surrendered 17.95 PPR points per game to Bell last year! While about two-thirds of those points came in one game, I'm still optimistic that Bell can post RB2-type numbers in PPR. After all, head coach Adam Gase wants to feature him more in the passing game, and that both plays to his strengths and increases his reception-based floor. | |
| Jacob Wayne Lineups | Kenyan Drake has been one of my favorite late first-round running back targets all offseason, but the 49ers' defense is going to make life very difficult for him in Week 1. Despite losing DeForest Buckner, the Niners still feature Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead, Dee Ford, and Javon Kinlaw on the D-line. The Cardinals' offensive line should be improved but still projects to be pretty average. This could end up Drake's lowest scoring week on the season, but he's still a fine RB2 for your lineup. | Adam Gase and the Jets seem intent on not giving Le'Veon Bell the full workload despite their massive investment in him as they drafted LaMichal Perine and signed Frank Gore this offseason. Bell is still the clear starter and his involvement in the passing game will stabilize his fantasy value, but I'm already going to have issues trusting the Jets' offense and against the stout Bills defense, I'm looking elsewhere in Week 1. |
| Kyle Yates FantasyPros | Drake exploded onto the scene last season after the trade to Arizona and he seems poised to have another solid year. However, we might have to wait a week to see him finish within the top-10 at the RB position. This 49ers run defense is no joke and they're going to be able to overpower this average offensive line, which is going to make things difficult on Drake all game long. If Drake manages to score, you'll be happy you started him. Otherwise, it's important to temper your expectations with the elusive RB. Drake's a fine RB2 for your lineup this week. | |
| Derek Lofland FantasyPros | Drake had 31rushing attempts for 177 yards and 1 touchdown in 2 games against the 49ers last year. He also added 11 receptions for 65 yards. Even against a tough 49ers D, Drake should be a low-end RB1. | I think Bell will do better this year than he did last year, but that may not show in Week 1. Bell starts the season off on the road against the 12th ranked fantasy running back from 2019. |
