In a sport where injuries and performances are intensely volatile, runners with a fullback are as consistent as it gets. Follow the running backs with the best fullbacks in front of them and your fantasy team will reap the rewards.
Leonard Fournette, who is trailing only Kareem Hunt in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, was the subject of one of the widest statistical disparities during his years at LSU.
His efficiency metrics on PlayerProfiler.com are spiking across the board. Buy high on Devin Funchess in fantasy football, because he’s getting the rose from Cam Newton again this week.
While Kelvin Benjamin has been a frequent no-show in Carolina, Devin Funchess has quietly built rapport and trust with Cam Newton. Funchess has been Newton’s favorite red zone option for two straight seasons and the light has really come on in 2017.
Jerick McKinnon offers both the highest fantasy football floor and ceiling of the Vikings running backs based on advanced stats, metrics, analytics profiles.
Regardless of their play-calling philosophy, the Vikings were constantly playing from behind, evidenced by the negative game script. This year, the Vikings are enjoying positive game script. Based on the Vikings’ 27 run plays per game, the team is implementing a run-first philosophy, fertile ground for Jerick McKinnon to flourish.
There are several players to be excited about with a plethora of breakouts brewing. Let’s jump into some buy-low candidates who are poised for Week 5 success.
Look for Wayne Gallman to have a breakout week come Sunday. In a week where we are without Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, C.J. Anderson and Chris Thompson, Gallman is an intriguing stream play as he looks to gain the upper hand in a flailing Giants backfield.
Arguably the most physical wide receiver in the league, Dez Bryant is still doing what he does best, score the football. Seeing career highs in volume, Bryant is an attractive trade target with his most difficult cornerback matchups behind him.
Duke Johnson is not only the Browns best running back , but arguably the team’s best receiver. Through the first four games Johnson leads the team in targets, receptions, and yards. As a runner his 5.7 yards per carry is almost double that of Isaiah Crowell . Johnson has seen twice the amount of red zone touches than Crowell on the season.
As always, the NFL has been hit with a slew of injuries to starting running backs. It is critical that good fantasy football players diligently search the waiver wire for a replacement. These injuries uncover an opportunity to a handful of backs.
Here are 6 running backs that, mostly due to injuries, have been given an opportunity to have a significant increase in snaps and in some cases, take over the lead back role. Spend that FAAB and take advantage before these players break out.
If there is one player you absolutely must stash in fantasy football, it is Josh Doctson. The problem with Josh Doctson has been injuries. After Washington selected him in the first round, he’s been the Wily Coyote of NFL wide receivers.
Look for that pass to run ratio to skew pass-heavy again this season as Washington plays division rivals in the weeks ahead. Josh Doctson is the perfect high-upside bench stash who could be what we all wanted Terrelle Pryor to become.
With Allen Robinson out for the year, Lee has begun to shoulder a large chunk of the load in the Jaguars passing game. He boasts a 27.1-percent Target Share, which is currently No. 9 among all wideouts.
By sliding into the slot, Tate is that he will be able to avoid Xavier Rhodes while in the slot and feast on the less impressive Terrance Newman and Trae Waynes. Detroit must be able to exploit the Tate-Wayne’s match up in the slot if Tate is able to have a good fantasy day.
We’ll hop in the time machine and look at the rare Aaron Jones situation shortly, but also take a look at some other buy-low candidates for Week 4 who are on the precipice of a breakout game.
Opportunity abounds for players in this week’s article, via both injury, and a substantial uptick in Snap Share from Week 3. Time to dive in and call some breakouts as we seek out another opportunity to cash in big in Week 4!
Wendell Smallwood is not talked about when discussing sleeper satellite backs. With the injury to Darren Sproles, Smallwood now has a chance to dominate in PPR league’s. Smallwood headlines an underwhelming group of fantasy football waiver wire targets in week 4 based on advanced stats, metrics & analytics profiles.
Jamaal Charles has shown signs of his old, elusive self. He has posted 43.3 percent Juke Rate through the first three weeks, good for No. 6 among all backs, while also creating 2.5 yards per touch, good for No. 5 among NFL running backs this season.
