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Sanders' rookie season started off slowly, with just over six combined fantasy points against the Redskins and Falcons as head coach Doug Pederson continued to use a bevy of running backs, including veteran Jordan Howard.
Injuries to Howard and impressive bursts of production from Sanders earned the former Penn State star more and more touches as the season progressed, including four games of at least 19 touches between Weeks 13 and 16.
Although the team continues to be rumored to add another veteran like Devonta Freeman to take over the role vacated by Howard, there is little doubt that Sanders will be the most heavily used running back in a stable that includes Boston Scott.
The question is just how many touches Pederson will give Sanders, as he is notorious for using multiple backs and going with the "hot hand." One thing that is appealing about Sanders is his usage in the passing game. As a rookie, Sanders averaged just over four receptions per game, giving him a 16-game pace of 64. His work in the passing game could overcome any lack of consistency in carries on the ground.
Owners should not expect Sanders to be a workhorse back in the same light as higher-ranked players like CMC, Ezekiel Elliott, or Saquon Barkley. But that does not mean he is not a solid RB 2 with the ability to provide RB1 numbers from time to time depending on the matchup.
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Miles Sanders, Alshon Jeffery practicing in full RB out since Week 6; WR has yet to play By: Doug Orth | Fri Nov 13, 12:20 am

| | Miles Sanders (knee) and Alshon Jeffery (foot) should be back this week, according to @RapSheet. (John Clark on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Sanders has been sidelined since Week 6, so his return is welcome news for his fantasy owners. The second-year back has been a top-20 back in four of the five games he has played this year. While he may cede a few touches to Boston Scott, he should immediately return to fantasy lineups. Jeffery's return is far less important to the offense given the recent emergence of Travis Fulgham and Jalen Reagor.

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