The Falcons love to run the ball and the Panthers love to give
up yards to opposing running backs. In this case, both Patterson
and Allgeier are viable fantasy options. Patterson is the touchdown
scorer of the pair with four touchdowns in his last three games,
while BYU rookie Allgeier is the guy who gets them in position
to score. Allgeier produced 123 combined yards in Week 8 against
the Chargers defense which is similar to the Panthers in their
generosity. Carolina has allowed opposing RBs 28 fantasy points
per game (1,369 combined yards and 13 touchdowns in nine games).
Wilson, in his first game since being traded to Miami, appeared
to be the preferred running back by the second half of the game
against the Bears in Week 9, ahead of Raheem Mostert. He out-touched
Mostert 10-4 after halftime and out-gained him (64-7), including
a touchdown reception. Against a weak Browns run defense (ranked
29th), Wilson should be a viable flex option at the very least.
Assuming Jonathon Taylor is still not ready to return, this is
a good matchup for Jackson. The Raiders have allowed the most
receiving yards to opposing running backs (450) and Jackson proved
he can catch the ball well when he caught 10 balls versus the
Jaguars in Week 6. He was a little nicked up last week in a bad
matchup with the Patriots, but should rebound against the 28th-ranked
Las Vegas run defense.
Jones will not be 100-percent (ankle) which may lead to him being
more lightly used compared to bruiser AJ Dillon in the Week 10
matchup with the Cowboys. Also, Dallas is a tough team for opposing
running backs to produce as they have allowed just 18.6 FPts/G
this season, which includes zero receiving touchdowns to running
backs (a Jones specialty).
The Titans have allowed just 542 rushing yards this season (67.8
ypg) which is second-best in the league behind the 49ers (536).
Broncos GM George Paton reiterated that Gordon was still the starter
despite the team trading for Chase Edmonds, but Gordon’s usage
has been spotty of late. Add in Latavius Murray and this seems
like a full-blown, three-way RBBC, to be avoided.
Yes, Dameon Pierce has been as good as advertised this season,
but the Giants, particularly their defense, have been over-achievers.
They are ranked sixth against opposing RBs, and fourth-best since
Week 5. This will certainly not be as easy as running against
the Eagles on Thursday night, who were missing their big defensive
stopper in the middle (Jordan Davis). Pierce will likely still
be a viable flex option based on heavy usage, but this will not
be a top-15 worthy performance.
