With Vikings secondary clamping down on
the receivers, McCaffrey could catch 10 balls in Week 14.
Grab a Helmet
LeSean
McCoy vs IND: Regardless of being the only offensive
threat on the Bills, McCoy has somehow found a way to grind out
weekly RB1 numbers. Despite getting drubbed 23-3 last week, Shady
managed 93 yards on 13 carries, and this week will be tasked with
carrying 52 other guys on his back as the Bills try to win a game
with Nathan Peterman under center. It’s fortunate for McCoy owners
that the matchup is a juicy as it gets against a Colts defense
that has gotten beat up on the ground for most of the year. Look
for a potential season high in touches this week, as McCoy has
the talent, matchup and volume potential to explode in the fantasy
playoffs.
Christian
McCaffrey vs MIN: This is the type of matchup that
McCaffrey was drafted for. The Vikings defense has proven to be
one of the best in the league, and they are going to come after
Newton in this one. The Vikings will play press man coverage and
be aggressive. I can easily see McCaffrey catching 10+ passes
in an offense that continues to starve for playmakers. The former
Stanford Cardinal runner is a much better bet in PPR leagues,
as Newton will look to get the ball out of his hands quickly.
The Vikings have been the best in the league against fantasy runners,
but McCaffrey will be the best pass-catching back they’ve faced
all season.
Melvin
Gordon vs. WAS: Gordon has been quiet the last few
weeks, failing to surpass 15 standard points in his last four
games. I think that streak comes to an end this week, as the Chargers
faces off against a Redskins rush defense giving up over a 100
rushing yards a game over their last five. Philip Rivers and the
passing game attack been ultra-hot, but that should just open
the way for Gordon to have a big game. He’s had a few forgettable
totals this year, but he’s also had a few huge weeks. Fire Gordon
up as a strong RB1.
Grab Some Pine
Arizona Running Backs vs TEN:
Peterson, Williams, Penny? No this isn’t a high profile law firm,
it’s the potential running back rotation for the Cardinals this
week against the Titans. Peterson missed the game last week with
a mysterious neck injury, and his status remains uncertain. With
AP out, Kerwyn Williams got the start against the Rams and by
some black magic trickery, rushed for more yards (93) in one week
than he had combined in the previous 10 games! Surprisingly the
Titans are one of the best defenses in the league against the
rush, and I just can’t trust Peterson’s health, Williams to repeat,
or a guy named Elijhaa
Penny.
Latavius
Murray @ CAR: Because of the tough matchup against
Carolina’s top-5 rush defense, Murray is truly a touchdown or
bust option this week. He’s a near zero in the passing game, and
I just don’t see a ton of yards in what should be a relatively
low scoring game. These two defenses are going to beat each other
up, and it could be a field position game. He’s tough to sit simply
because he’s been an effective part of the offense since Dalvin
Cook went down, but his floor is low, and I think McKinnon is
a better option in this one.
Carlos
Hyde @ HOU: Hyde hasn’t scored a touchdown since Week
6 and has topped 55 yards rushing in only five of 12 games. He’s
been carried by his receptions and receiving yards most of the
year, but with Garoppolo at QB, the 49ers receivers caught a ton
of passes last week. Less reliant on the dumpoff, Hyde could struggle
against a Texan defense that is top-10 versus the run. You have
to dance with the ones you came with, but Hyde could be stepping
on your toes before the weekend is up.
