Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 16 Rankings
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1.
Jahmyr Gibbs
DET (at CHI)
Jahmyr Gibbs is the overall RB3 for the 2024 season, but it has not always felt that way. Gibbs and teammate David Montgomery have formed the most dynamic running-back duo in the NFL this year. But that has often limited the individual outputs of both backs. Each Lions running back entered last week with two top-five weekly finishes under their belts. However, Montgomery was injured last week and will miss the season. That leaves Gibbs in the catbird seat moving forward. He gets an excellent matchup this week versus the run-funnel defense of the Chicago Bears. Chicago has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs while giving up the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Chicago is also coming off a short week, which should play into Gibbs' favor. This matchup is a potential smash spot for Jahmyr Gibbs.
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Josh Jacobs
GB (vs . NO)
Following Green Bay's Week 10 bye, running back Josh Jacobs has been the most consistent fantasy running back in the league. Jacobs has finished as a top-eight back in all five games while scoring the second-most fantasy points. Jacobs is in a prime spot to keep it up this week versus the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. New Orleans ranks 30th in DVOA and 28th in EPA against the run. The Packers are the biggest favorite on the Week 16 board, so they should have a positive game script. That would lend itself to even more touches and production out of Jacobs, making him a legitimate threat to lead all running backs in fantasy points this week.
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Saquon Barkley
PHI (at WAS)
Saquon Barkley fell victim to Philadelphia's increased productivity from their passing game in their win against Pittsburgh last week. Barkley ran for just 65 yards, his second-lowest total of the season. The result was Barkley finishing outside the top 20 running backs for just the fourth time this year. The good news for fantasy managers is that Barkley has responded on the other three occasions by finishing the next game as either the overall RB1 or RB2. Those heights are certainly within Barkley's reach in Week 16. Washington is 25th in the NFL in DVOA defensively, including 26th against the run. Barkley should bounce back nicely this week.
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Bijan Robinson
ATL (vs . NYG)
Bijan Robinson went over the century mark in scrimmage yards for the eighth time in nine games in Atlanta's victory on Monday night in Las Vegas. Robinson should be in for another busy day at the office when the Falcons face the New York Giants in Week 16. Atlanta has switched at quarterback from Kirk Cousins to rookie Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons may take more shots downfield with Penix Jr, but they will still rely on the run game against an overmatched New York defense. Keep Robinson locked into lineups as a solid RB1 in this matchup.
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James Conner
ARI (at CAR)
Cardinals running back James Conner had his first multi-touchdown game of the 2024 season last week, adding 138 scrimmage yards for good measure. Conner led all running backs in fantasy points a week ago and is a candidate to repeat this week when Arizona plays the Carolina Panthers. Carolina has allowed far and away the most rushing yards in the league to enemy backs. They have also given up 15 rushing scores to opposing running backs, which is tied for tops in the NFL. Conner should have plenty of chances to rack up the fantasy points in this matchup.
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Derrick Henry
BAL (vs . PIT)
If we knew that Baltimore would score 35 points and win by 21 last week against a weak New York Giants run defense, we would have expected Derrick Henry to be heavily involved. Instead, he finished the week as the overall RB36, his worst finish of the year. OK then... to make matters worse, Henry gets a difficult draw against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16. Henry emerged from his last meeting with the Steelers as an RB2, which is probably a realistic expectation for him this week.
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Chase Brown
CIN (vs . CLE)
Chase Brown has quietly been one of the NFL's most productive and consistent fantasy running backs this season. And since Zack Moss suffered a season-ending injury in Week 8, Brown has finished as an RB1 in 12-team leagues in all six Cincinnati contests. Brown is one of three backs who have averaged at least 20 fantasy points per game since Week 9. The second-year back has a great chance to keep that average intact versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Cleveland is a below-average defense, and Cincinnati should enjoy a favorable game script. Brown's workload is among the most stable in the league, so consider him an RB1 again this week.
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Kyren Williams
LAR (at NYJ)
While fantasy managers constantly chase blowup games, most want consistency. If you seek consistency, you should be a fan of Rams running back Kyren Williams. Williams has finished as RB27 or better (based on Half-PPR scoring) in all 14 games he has played this season. That means he has been worth a starting spot as either a running back or Flex every week. He is the only player in the NFL who can make that claim. Williams should have another good game against the New York Jets. New York has allowed an average of 128.5 scrimmage yards to opposing running backs this year. They have effectively kept backs out of the end zone, but the volume should be enough for Williams to exploit this matchup.
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De'Von Achane
MIA (vs . SF)
De'Von Achane's touchdown streak ended last week, along with his four straight top-15 fantasy performances. The good news is that Achane has a safe floor based on his production as a receiver out of the backfield. He finished as an RB2 in 12-team Half-PPR leagues on the strength of seven receptions. His role in the passing game, alongside Tua Tagovailoa, should always keep Achane in the RB1 conversation. Miami hosts the San Francisco 49ers this week. San Francisco is a run-funnel defense, so there are multiple paths to production for Achane this week.
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Chuba Hubbard
CAR (vs . ARI)
Hubbard is the RB17 in fantasy points per game, ranking sixth in opportunity share, seventh in weighted opportunities, and sixth in red zone touches. He has averaged 18.9 touches and 85.8 total yards per game. Among 61 qualifying backs, Hubbard ranks 16th in explosive run rate and 15th in yards after contact per attempt. Hubbard has managed more than 60 rushing yards in a game only once in his last four games. This could be the bounce-back matchup for Hubbard. Since Week 10, Arizona has allowed the seventh-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-highest missed tackle rate, and the ninth-most yards before contact per attempt.
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Jonathan Taylor
IND (vs . TEN)
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Joe Mixon
HOU (at KC)
From a fantasy standpoint, the Texans' running back Joe Mixon has hit his first rough stretch of 2024. After scoring at least 16 fantasy points in seven of his first eight games, Mixon has been held to single digits in two of his last three outings. Mixon's Week 16 prospects could be dicier than usual for several reasons. First, his matchup is a tough one against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs allow the fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs. Mixon is also dealing with an ankle injury heading into a short week. He should be able to suit up on Sunday, but make sure you monitor his status between now and game time.
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James Cook
BUF (vs . NE)
James Cook bounced back in a huge way last week after disappearing the week prior. Cook gashed the Detroit Lions for 133 total yards and two touchdowns on just 15 touches. Cook has finished as a top-10 fantasy back in five of his last seven games and should do so again when the Bills host the New England Patriots on Sunday. New England ranks 29th in the NFL in DVOA versus the run. This is a game Buffalo should win with relative ease. Cook does not always get the volume that most RB1s see, but he can easily mirror last week's effort against the Patriots.
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Rico Dowdle
DAL (vs . TB)
Since Week 12, Dowdle has been the RB13 in fantasy points per game, averaging 22.8 touches and 127.8 total yards. Since Week 12, among 41 qualifying backs, he has ranked 13th in explosive run rate and sixth in yards after contact per attempt. Dowdle runs into a buzzsaw this week, which might break his hot streak of three consecutive 100-yard rushing games. Since Week 10, Tampa Bay has allowed the fewest rushing yards per game, the eighth-lowest explosive run rate, the fifth-fewest yards after contact per attempt, and the seventh-highest stuff rate.
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Bucky Irving
TB (at DAL)
Well, I was wrong about Irving's workload last week. I thought he would be more limited than he was. Irving played 44% of the snaps and rattled off 17 touches and 113 total yards. It was his second 100-yard rushing day of the season. Since Week 8, Irving has averaged 15.7 touches and 96.2 total yards as the RB11 in fantasy points per game. During those seven games, among 36 qualifying backs, Irving has ranked 12th in explosive run rate, fourth in missed tackles forced per attempt, and first in yards after contact per attempt. Irving is in the RB1/2 mix again in Week 16. Since Week 10, Dallas has allowed the 12th-most rushing yards per game, the sixth-highest explosive run rate, and the seventh-highest success rate to gap runs (since Week 10, Irving 58.8% gap).
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Aaron Jones Sr.
MIN (at SEA)
Jones is the RB18 in fantasy points per game, ranking 15th in opportunity share, 13th in weighted opportunities, and seventh in red zone touches. Since Week 12, he has averaged 17 touches and 86.8 total yards. Among 61 qualifying backs, Jones ranks 35th in explosive run rate and 13th in yards after contact per attempt. This is a sneaky good matchup for Jones. Since Week 10, Seattle has ranked 15th in missed tackle rate, allowing the 14th-highest yards before contact per attempt, the seventh-highest yards per carry to gap runs, and the tenth-highest success rate to gap runs. Jones has a 42.8% gap run rate this season, but I won't be shocked if Minnesota increases his gap run rate this week. Jones has five games this season where at least 50% of his rushing attempts have come via gap runs.
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Brian Robinson Jr.
WAS (vs . PHI)
Robinson Jr. is the RB23 in fantasy points per game, ranking 24th in carries and 22nd in red zone touches. Last week, he played 74% of the snaps (second-highest snap total of the season) while logging 24 touches and 87 total yards. Among 61 qualifying backs, Robinson Jr. ranks 12th in explosive run rate and 27th in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 10, Philly has been a middle-of-the-road matchup for backs, ranking 16th in explosive run rate while allowing the 13th-highest yards after contact per attempt and the seventh-highest missed tackle rate.
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Breece Hall
NYJ (vs . LAR)
Last week, Hall split the backfield work with Isaiah Davis while retaining his lead-back role. He played 48% of the snaps with 11 touches and 51 total yards. The biggest worry for Hall this week is that Davis out-snapped him in the red zone (16.7% vs. 66.7% of the snaps). If Hall is healthier this week, I expect him to reclaim the red zone role in Week 16. Last week, Hall looked like a player operating at less than full strength with zero missed tackles forced and only 0.89 yards after contact per attempt. Overall this season, among 61 qualifying backs, Hall ranks 24th in explosive run rate and 19th in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 10, the Rams have allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game, the tenth-highest explosive run rate, and the third-highest missed tackle rate.
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Tony Pollard
TEN (at IND)
Pollard didn't practice any this week (ankle). He has been listed as questionable and is expected to play this week. We could see Pollard limited some this week and not in his customary workload as the team's workhorse. It's also possible that he does see his usual stranglehold on touches. The Titans have had no issues managing his practice load during the week and loading him up with touches during the weekend. The fact that he aggravated this injury in last week's game leads me to believe it's more likely a split backfield and looks close to how the work was divided up in Week 10. In that game, Pollard had 13 touches and 63 total yards while playing 53% of the snaps. He handled 56% of the rushing play snaps and 52% of the passing down snaps, and he and Tyjae Spears split the red zone snaps 50/50. Pollard should be projected for 12-15 touches this week, with some upside for more. Since Week 10, Indy has allowed the tenth-most rushing yards per game, the highest explosive run rate, and the tenth-highest missed tackle rate.
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D'Andre Swift
CHI (vs . DET)
Since Week 11, Swift has been the RB31 in fantasy points per game, averaging 16 touches and 70.4 total yards. Among 44 qualifying backs since Week 11, Swift has ranked 24th in explosive run rate, 30th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 18th in yards after contact per attempt. Swift could enjoy a nice day this week against an injured Detroit defense. Since Week 13, Detroit has allowed the 12th-most rushing yards per game, the ninth-highest missed tackle rate, and the ninth-most yards before contact per attempt.
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Jerome Ford
CLE (at CIN)
Last week, Ford turned his nine touches in 104 total yards as the RB9 for the week. Among 61 qualifying backs this season, Ford ranks 19th in explosive run rate and 11th in yards after contact per attempt. Ford should operate as a strong RB2/3 this week. Since Week 10, Cincy has allowed the third-highest explosive run rate, the 11th-most rushing yards per game, and the 12th-most rushing touchdowns.
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Rachaad White
TB (at DAL)
Last week, White played 51% of the snaps, handling 17 touches and producing 81 total yards (one score) as the RB19 for the week. Since Week 8, White has averaged 13.5 touches and 69.5 total yards as the RB13 in fantasy points per game. During this stretch, among 36 qualifying backs, White has ranked 31st in missed tackles forced per attempt and 19th in yards after contact per attempt. White should return RB2 value this week. Since Week 10, Dallas has allowed the 12th-most rushing yards per game, the sixth-highest explosive run rate, and the seventh-highest success rate to gap runs (since Week 10, White 51.5% gap).
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Kendre Miller
NO (at GB)
With Alvin Kamara out, Miller should be the team's workhorse this week. Last week, in the fourth quarter, with Kamara out, Miller played 88% of the snaps while seeing all the team's red zone snaps. Jamaal Williams should work in some, but overall, this should be Miller's backfield this week. Miller only has 28 carries this season, but he has been impressive with his touches, logging a 7.1% explosive run rate, a 36% missed tackle rate, and 2.96 yards after contact per attempt. Mille faces what has been an improved Packer's run defense. He should see enough volume this week to put him in the RB2 conversation, but with the bad matchup and concerning quarterback play and offensive environment, Miller could be an RB3 this week. Since Week 10, Green Bay has allowed the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, the seventh-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 13th-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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Rhamondre Stevenson
NE (at BUF)
Stevenson is the RB25 in fantasy points per game, ranking 14th in snap share, 19th in opportunity share, and ninth in red zone touches. Since Week 10, Stevenson has averaged 17.6 touches and 71.6 total yards. Across his last five games, among 51 qualifying backs, Stevenson has been incredibly inefficient, ranking 46th in missed tackle forced per attempt and 50th in yards after contact per attempt. Buffalo could help with those numbers this week. Since Week 10, this run defense has been pitiful, allowing the ninth-highest explosive run rate, the second-highest missed tackle rate, and the sixth-highest yards after contact per attempt.
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Isiah Pacheco
KC (vs . HOU)
Last week, Pacheco's snap rate dipped back to 37% as he had 14 touches and 47 total yards. Pacheco's usage and stat lines look eerily similar to Nick Chubb's in the last few weeks. Pacheco's per-touch efficiency is still in the toilet, with a 9% missed tackle rate and 1.74 yards after contact per attempt. Pacheco looks ready for another snooze-worthy stat line in Week 16. Since Week 10, Houston has allowed the second-lowest missed tackle rate, the 13th-lowest explosive run rate, and the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game.
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Tyrone Tracy Jr.
NYG (at ATL)
Since Week 5, Tracy Jr. has been the RB21 in fantasy points per game, averaging 16.5 touches and 84.5 total yards per game. Among 61 qualifying backs, Tracy Jr. ranks 22nd in explosive run rate, 20th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 16th in yards after contact per attempt. Unfortunately, he has another nasty matchup this week on the ground. Since Week 10, Atlanta has kept backs running into brick walls, allowing the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game, and the sixth-lowest missed tackle rate. Tracy Jr. has an ankle injury. He was limited all week in practice and has been listed as questionable. If you have him, picking up Devin Singletary off the wire is a wise move.
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Travis Etienne Jr.
JAC (at LV)
It's a one-game sample, but last week, Etienne took over again as the team's workhorse, handling a 73% snap share with 18 touches and 85 total yards. Etienne also had a 75% snap share once the team was in the red zone. Over the last two weeks, Etienne has still looked like a hampered version of himself, with zero explosive runs and only a 6% missed tackle rate. Since Week 10, the Raiders have ranked 15th in explosive run rate and 18th in rushing yards per game while giving up the 12th-highest yards after contact per attempt. Etienne is a volume-fueled RB2/3 this week.
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28.
Kenneth Walker III
SEA (vs . MIN)
Walker (calf) didn't practice on Wednesday but he was a full practice participant on Thursday and Friday and doesn't have an injury designation this week. He should be a full go this week. Walker is the RB11 in fantasy points per game, averaging 18.3 touches and 81.3 total yards. Walker ranks first in missed tackles forced per attempt and first in yards after contact per attempt. He has an incredibly tough matchup this week. He'll need all the volume he can get his hands on this week to pay off for fantasy. Since Week 10, Minnesota has held backs in check, allowing the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fifth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 12th-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
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Najee Harris
PIT (at BAL)
Harris is the RB27 in fantasy points per game, ranking 25th in opportunity share, 14th in weighted opportunities, and eighth in red zone touches. Since Week 7, he has averaged 19 touches and 79.6 total yards. Since Week 7, among 41 qualifying backs, Harris has ranked 26th in explosive run rate and 32nd in yards after contact per attempt. It looks like Harris is headed for another quiet week. Since Week 10, Baltimore has allowed the second-lowest explosive run rate, the fifth-fewest rushing yards per game, and the 11th-lowest missed tackle rate.
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Tank Bigsby
JAC (at LV)
Last week, Bigsby saw his role decline, with only a 26% snap share overall and a 25% snap share in the red zone. He finished with 11 carries and 42 rushing yards. Among 61 qualifying backs, Bigsby is still crushing it in per-touch efficiency, ranking 14th in explosive run rate, 18th in missed tackle rate, and first in yards after contact per attempt. Bigsby is a worrisome flex play this week after seeing his role cut last week, but if the Jags stomp the Raiders this week, he could get some more work late salting the clock away. Since Week 10, the Raiders have ranked 15th in explosive run rate and 18th in rushing yards per game while giving up the 12th-highest yards after contact per attempt.
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Alexander Mattison
LV (vs . JAC)
With Sincere McCormick headed to the IR, it looks like the Raiders will divide up the backfield work this week between Mattison and Ameer Abdullah. Last week, in the second half of the game, Mattison handled 80% of the rushing play snaps, 41.9% of the passing down snaps, and none of the red zone snaps. The team only had one snap in the red zone in the second half, so I wouldn't go nuts with that fact. I expect Mattison to handle the early down work this week and get some red zone snaps, but the game script will likely dictate how much red zone usage he sees. Among 61 qualifying backs, Mattison ranks 41st in missed tackles forced per attempt and 46th in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 10, Jacksonville has allowed the 14th-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-most rushing yards per game, and the tenth-most yards before contact per attempt. Mattison is a solid flex play this week.
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Patrick Taylor Jr.
SF (at MIA)
Taylor Jr. should lead the San Francisco backfield in touches this week. In Week 14, with Guerendo banged up, in the fourth quarter, Taylor Jr. played 58% of the snaps while logging an 80% snap rate in the red zone. I'm not worried about Ke'Shawn Vaughn and company eating into Taylor Jr.'s workload this week. Taylor Jr.'s yards after contact per attempt (2.14) this season doesn't inspire a ton of hope for upside, but his career mark in that category (2.70) with 82 career carries does help to ease some fears of two yards and a cloud of dust all day when he gets handed the ball. Taylor Jr. should have 15-17 opportunities this week with a lock on the red zone opportunities. He has a nice rushing matchup to chew on this week. Since Week 10, Miami has allowed the sixth-highest missed tackle rate, the fourth-highest explosive run rate, and the fifth-highest yards after contact per attempt. With that type of volume, and if he adds a touchdown to the boxscore this week, he'll likely hover around RB2 status for Week 16.
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Gus Edwards
LAC (vs . DEN)
Edwards remains a touchdown-dependent flex play. Since Week 10, he has averaged only 8.4 touches and 30.9 total yards per game. Since Week 10, among 36 qualifying backs, Edwards has ranked 34th in explosive run rate, sixth in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 15th in yards after contact per attempt. Edwards is a truly desperate flex play this week. Since Week 10, Denver has allowed the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and logged the highest stuff rate.
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Javonte Williams
DEN (at LAC)
Since Week 11, Williams has played 45-56% of the snaps weekly while averaging 9.1 touches and 29.6 total yards. He has played terribly, with zero explosive runs, zero missed tackles, and only 1.78 yards after contact per attempt. The matchup is glorious this week, but Williams doesn't have the juice or the volume to capitalize on it. Since Week 10, Los Angeles has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the 11th-highest explosive run rate, and the third-most yards after contact per attempt.
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Jaylen Warren
PIT (at BAL)
Since Week 7, Warren has been the RB34 in fantasy points per game, averaging 11.4 touches and 62.1 total yards per game. During the same timeframe, among 41 qualifying backs, Warren looked like his explosive self, ranking ninth in missed tackles forced per attempt and 13th in yards after contact per attempt. Warren should be leading the backfield in touches weekly, but Pittsburgh has shown they won't move away from Harris. Warren is a low-end flex again this week. Since Week 10, Baltimore has allowed the second-lowest explosive run rate, the fifth-fewest rushing yards per game, and the 11th-lowest missed tackle rate.
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Tyjae Spears
TEN (at IND)
With Pollard projected to play through an ankle injury this week, Spears should be projected to help share the workload this week. Pollard aggravated this injury in last week's game. I think the backfield will be split similarly to how it was in Week 10 when Spears played 47% of the snaps overall, 44% of the rushing play snaps, 49% of the passing down snaps, and split the red zone snaps 50/50 with Pollard. He finished with ten touches and 51 total yards. This season, Spears hasn't been anywhere close to as efficient as he was last year, with an 11% missed tackle rate and 2.31 yards after contact per attempt. He can still be a good flex play this week with some upside if Pollard is more limited than I'm projecting. Since Week 10, Indy has allowed the tenth-most rushing yards per game, the highest explosive run rate, and the tenth-highest missed tackle rate.
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Zach Charbonnet
SEA (vs . MIN)
Charbonnet returns to backup status this week with Kenneth Walker back. Charbonnet isn't high on the flex radar this week with a horrible matchup incoming. He's better left on benches this week. Since Week 10, Minnesota has held backs in check, allowing the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fifth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 12th-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
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Tyler Allgeier
ATL (vs . NYG)
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39.
Kimani Vidal
LAC (vs . DEN)
Over the last two weeks, Vidal has taken over as the lead back for Los Angeles, but it hasn't led to a ton of volume. He has averaged a 60% snap share with 6.5 touches and 29 total yards. Vidal hasn't posted an explosive run in either game and only had 2.18 yards after contact per attempt, but in this small sample, he has delivered an impressive 27% missed tackle rate. The Bolts need to recommit to running the ball. This isn't exactly the best matchup to do so, but this offense has been floundering as of late as they don't have the aerial weapons to truly lean into being a pass-first team. Vidal is a low-end flex play again this week. Since Week 10, Denver has allowed the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and logged the highest stuff rate.
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40.
Kareem Hunt
KC (vs . HOU)
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41.
Justice Hill
BAL (vs . PIT)
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42.
Raheem Mostert
MIA (vs . SF)
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43.
Ray Davis
BUF (vs . NE)
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44.
Ameer Abdullah
LV (vs . JAC)
Abdullah will be the passing down back this week. Last week, in the second half, he handled 20% of the rushing play snaps, 58.1% of the passing down snaps, and the only red zone snap. Abdullah has had a 17% TPRR and 0.88 YPRR this season. In PPR leagues, if you're in a pinch, Abdullah makes some sense as a flex play this week. Jacksonville has allowed the seventh-highest yards per reception and the second-most receiving yards per game to running backs this year. The Jaguars need to jump out to an early lead and stay ahead for Abdullah to see a lot of work this week.
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45.
Devin Singletary
NYG (at ATL)
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46.
Audric Estime
DEN (at LAC)
With Jaleel McLaughlin out and Javonte Wiliams looking like a shell of his former self, Sean Payton should lean on Estime this week. I don't know if it actually happens because we haven't seen it to this point. Since Week 11, Estime has played 7-23% of the snaps weekly while averaging only 5.3 touches and 17.5 total yards. With his 46 carries, Estime has put up decent per-touch numbers with a 15% missed tackle rate and 3.00 yards after contact per attempt. This is an easy avenue to feature the rookie and jump-start the running game. Let's hope Payton actually does it, which is a coin flip. Since Week 10, Los Angeles has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the 11th-highest explosive run rate, and the third-most yards after contact per attempt. I'm not advocating for anyone to plug Estime into a lineup unless you are out of all reasonable options or in a deep league. This is a break glass in case of emergency flex that could pay off in Week 16.
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47.
Isaiah Davis
NYJ (vs . LAR)
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48.
Kenneth Gainwell
PHI (at WAS)
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49.
Cam Akers
MIN (at SEA)
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50.
Antonio Gibson
NE (at BUF)
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51.
Craig Reynolds
DET (at CHI)
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52.
Blake Corum
LAR (at NYJ)
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53.
Ty Johnson
BUF (vs . NE)
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54.
Braelon Allen
NYJ (vs . LAR)
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55.
Jeremy McNichols
WAS (vs . PHI)
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56.
Roschon Johnson
CHI (vs . DET)
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57.
Chris Brooks
GB (vs . NO)
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58.
Emanuel Wilson
GB (vs . NO)
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59.
Jamaal Williams
NO (at GB)
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60.
Pierre Strong Jr.
CLE (at CIN)
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61.
D'Onta Foreman
CLE (at CIN)
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62.
Sean Tucker
TB (at DAL)
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63.
Khalil Herbert
CIN (vs . CLE)
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64.
Ezekiel Elliott
DAL (vs . TB)
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65.
Cordarrelle Patterson
PIT (at BAL)
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66.
Jaylen Wright
MIA (vs . SF)
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67.
Samaje Perine
KC (vs . HOU)
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68.
Ke'Shawn Vaughn
SF (at MIA)
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69.
DeeJay Dallas
ARI (at CAR)
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70.
Trey Sermon
IND (vs . TEN)
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71.
Mike Boone
CAR (vs . ARI)
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72.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
WAS (vs . PHI)
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73.
Dare Ogunbowale
HOU (at KC)
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74.
Kenny McIntosh
SEA (vs . MIN)
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75.
Kyle Juszczyk
SF (at MIA)
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76.
Israel Abanikanda
SF (at MIA)
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77.
Dameon Pierce
HOU (at KC)
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78.
Sione Vaki
DET (at CHI)
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79.
Will Shipley
PHI (at WAS)
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80.
Hunter Luepke
DAL (vs . TB)
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81.
Tyler Goodson
IND (vs . TEN)
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82.
Ty Chandler
MIN (at SEA)
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83.
Hassan Haskins
LAC (vs . DEN)
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84.
Michael Burton
DEN (at LAC)
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85.
Rasheen Ali
BAL (vs . PIT)
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86.
Eric Gray
NYG (at ATL)
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87.
Jordan Mims
NO (at GB)
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88.
Alec Ingold
MIA (vs . SF)
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89.
Julius Chestnut
TEN (at IND)
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90.
Carson Steele
KC (vs . HOU)
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91.
Dylan Laube
LV (vs . JAC)
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92.
Darrynton Evans
CHI (vs . DET)
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93.
Raheem Blackshear
CAR (vs . ARI)
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94.
Keilan Robinson
JAC (at LV)
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95.
Travis Homer
CHI (vs . DET)
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96.
C.J. Ham
MIN (at SEA)
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97.
Adam Prentice
NO (at GB)
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98.
Patrick Ricard
BAL (vs . PIT)
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99.
Alvin Kamara
NO (at GB)
Kamara is unlikely to play this week. He should be considered as doubtful/out. His season may be over.
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100.
George Holani
SEA (vs . MIN)
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101.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
NO (at GB)
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102.
Michael Carter
ARI (at CAR)
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103.
Blake Watson
DEN (at LAC)
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104.
Terrell Jennings
NE (at BUF)
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105.
JaMycal Hasty
NE (at BUF)
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106.
Ronnie Rivers
LAR (at NYJ)
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107.
Trayveon Williams
CIN (vs . CLE)
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108.
Isaac Guerendo
SF (at MIA)
Guerendo is unlikely to play this week and should be considered doubtful. Hopefully, he will return next week (foot/hamstring), but Patrick Taylor Jr. might start at running back for the 49ers for the next two weeks.
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109.
Chris Collier
LV (vs . JAC)
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110.
Scott Matlock
LAC (vs . DEN)
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111.
Avery Williams
ATL (vs . NYG)
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112.
Reggie Gilliam
BUF (vs . NE)
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