The Broncos have a top-10 pass defense and a bottom-10 run defense
(31st at 29.3 FPts/G). After a couple of decent games, Elliott
struggled against the Chiefs last Sunday, but should improve in
this one, assuming Rhamondre Stevenson will once again be sidelined
by his high ankle injury. Elliott is averaging 22 touches over
his last three starts.
Robinson was underutilized against the Panthers last Sunday after
an early game fumble (eight touches). That should be in the past
and Robinson should again see his normal workload. He had averaged
19.5 touches per game in the previous four contests. Meanwhile,
the Colts run defense has allowed the third-most fantasy points
to opposing running backs (26.3 FPts/G) and the second-most rushing
touchdowns (14).
People run a lot on the Panthers because they are successful
at it. They have allowed a league-high 21 touchdowns to opposing
backs (17 rushing, four receiving). After missing three games
due to injury, Jones saw a solid 17 touches against Tampa Bay
and should be in line for more against Carolina. AJ Dillon will
likely miss another game with his broken thumb suffered in Week
14.
People don’t run against the Lions defense. They have allowed
a league-low 868 rushing yards or 62 ypg. Chandler had a career-day
last weekend against Cincinnati, so when the team sees the film,
there is no chance they overlook his performance. They will be
ready.
Ignore this if Jonathon Taylor makes his return from a broken
thumb. Zack Moss said he wants to play, but his shoulder injury
last Sunday makes him doubtful as well. That leaves Goodson and
Sermon to man the position against the second-ranked Falcons’
run defense (17.1 FPts/G). The Falcons have allowed zero rushing
touchdowns to opposing running backs in 14 games this season.
Why run the ball when you can go against this Swiss cheese Eagles’
pass defense? Barkley’s second half of the season has been
one of extremes. Over the past five games he’s produced
two games over 25 fantasy points and three games under eight fantasy
points. He usually plays well against the Eagles, averaging almost
98 yards from scrimmage over seven games, but at this point in
the season, with no playoffs on the horizon, will he be motivated?
