The Bears have been uncompetitive in three consecutive double-digit
losses which means fourth-quarter rushing for the opposition.
In Week 4 that would be Javonte Williams and the Broncos. Williams
has earned 67% of the running back attempts this season and though
he hasn’t produced much yet, the time is now. Williams gets
18-20 carries and at least one score.
Mattison has had exclusive usage in the Vikings backfield and
the addition of Cam Akers will only lower that percentage a little
bit. I’m expecting a 75%-25% split of the workload. The Panthers
have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing RBs – 33.5
FPts/G. If Mattison sees the expected volume that’s a 25-point
day.
Cook has been seeing about 18 touches per game, but that should
increase if the Bills want to keep the ball away from the explosive
Dolphins’ offense. He’s averaged 6.2 yards per touch
this season, but he’s been held out of the end zone so far.
Expect 20-22 touches for Cook and one score would make it a huge
day for Dalvin’s little brother.
Austin Ekeler and his high ankle sprain have given no indication
that he’s ready to play, but Kelley has had two shots as a starter
and has come up short twice, producing just 3.9 and 2.7 fantasy
points. I’m not going to give him a chance to fail me a third
time even against a porous Las Vegas defense.
Not only is Cleveland No. 1 against opposing passers, they are
also No. 1 against running backs. They have allowed just 12.6
FPts/G. You should not start Gus Edwards (concussion), Justice
Hill (toe) or Melvin Gordon (just signed) here.
The Falcons run defense has yet to allow a touchdown to an opposing
back. Only six teams can say that after three weeks. What makes
the Falcons even tougher is that they have also allowed the fewest
receptions to opposing backs (8). If Etienne doesn’t score
and doesn’t catch many passes, his ceiling is extremely
limited.
