Play 'EM
1.Josh Jacobs Oakland Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals
So far this season Jacobs has shown the Raiders that he was worth the 24th pick in this past years draft. It should continue this week as he faces the Bengals defense that last week gave up 136 rushing yards with 2 rushing touchdowns to the Ravens rushing attack. The Raiders should be leading in the game lean on the run game to chew up the game clock. The Bengals have given up an average of 29.06 points per game to opposing RBs this season. They are the 30th ranked defense at defending the RB position.
2.Brian Hill Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers
Last week Devonta Freeman went down with a sprained foot and Hill stepped in and did well. This week Hill will get the start at RB for the Falcons and get most of the carries as they do not have many healthy RBs on the roster. He has a good matchup this week as he faces a Panthers defense that gave up 3 rushing touchdowns to the Packers Aaron Jones. The Panthers have given up an average of 28.70 points per game to opposing RBs this season. They are the 29th ranked defense at defending the RB position.
Bench 'EM
1.Browns RBs vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Last week Kareem Hunt returned from his 8 game suspension and is splitting the backfield with Nick Chubb. Last week both had good games but this week that may not be the case. This week they face a Steelers defense that has been playing very well the past few weeks. They held Todd Gurley last week to only 73 rushing yard for the game. The Steelers have given up an average of 19.47 points per game to opposing RBs this season. They are the 6th ranked defense at defending the RB position.
2.Ronald Jones II Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
Last week Jones had his best game of the season but he may not have a good game this week. He had a fumble last week which may cost him some carries to Peyton Barber who is still in the mix for the starting RB position. He faces a Saints defense that was embarrassed by the Falcons last week and will be looking to bounce back this week. The Saints have not allowed a 100 yard rusher in 31 straight game. The Saints have given up an average of 17.34 points per game to opposing RBs this season. They are the 4th ranked defense at defending the RB position.
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