Play 'EM
1.Washington Redskins RBs @ Green Bay Packers
This week if the Redskins want to pull off the upset they will need to run the ball to keep the ball away from Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense. Last week the Redskins showed that they can run the ball well as they had Derrius Guice and Adrian Peterson rush for at least 99 yards and 1 rushing touchdowns each. The Packers have given up an average of 27.49 points per game to opposing RBs this season. They are the 27th ranked defense at defending the RB position.
2.Sony Michel New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs
This season Sony Michel has been brutal but this week may be the week he turns it around. The Patriots will want to run the ball a lot to keep Patrick Mahomes off of the field as the Patriots may not be able to keep up on offense due to their lack off WRs. The Chiefs have given up an average of 30.38 points per game to opposing RBs this season. They are the 32nd ranked defense at defending the RB position.
Bench 'EM
1.Tevin Coleman San Francisco 49ers @ New Orleans Saints
It looks like last week Coleman lost his firm control of the 49ers backfield as Raheem Mostert got most of the carries versus the Ravens. It looks like the 49ers backfield is headed to being a committee which is not good for fantasy football. The Saints defense has not given up a 100 yard rusher in 33 straight games. The Saints have given up an average of 19.09 points per game to opposing RBs this season. They are the 4th ranked defense at defending the RB position.
2.Tampa Bay Buccaneers RBs vs Indianapolis Colts
Before the game last week it looked like Ronald Jones was the true starter for the Bucs but it looks like it may not be so. Last week Jones missed some of his assignments which lead to him losing some carries to Peyton Barber who had 2 rushing touchdowns. It appears the Buccaneers backfield is headed to being a committee which is bad for both of their values. The Colts have given up an average of 20.09 points per game to opposing RBs this season. They are the 6th ranked defense at defending the RB position.
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