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The Shot Caller's Report - Wk 13 Running Backs



By Colby Cavaliere | 12/2/21 |
Bye Weeks: CAR, CLE, GB, TEN
QBs | RBs | WRs

Grab a Helmet

Alexander Mattison @ DET

In the two previous games Dalvin Cook has missed this season, Mattison has a mind boggling 64 touches for 324 total yards and a touchdown. Do I need to go on? Mattison is guaranteed volume, has a juicy matchup with the winless Lions, and has the talent to make Cook owners feel a bit better (that’s assuming you are handcuffed!) Get Mattison in your lineups as a top-10 option in all formats.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Clyde Edwards-Helaire vs DEN

With Darrel Wiliams productive during his multi-week absence, many assumed this backfield would become a committee nightmare. Surprisingly CEH returned to his pre-injury volume, (and effectiveness) with 14 touches for 76 yards and a score in a win against the Cowboys. I’m not sure this offense will return to 2020 levels, but it’s clear Edwards-Helaire is the back to own in KC, and he’ll continue to be involved in the weekly gameplan. I don’t know that he will ever be a workhorse in this scheme, but he’ll be good enough as a productive RB2.

Jamaal Williams vs MIN

Swift, the other elite fantasy back on the sideline in his divisional matchup, gives way to his productive backup Jamaal Williams. I’m not running out to my league site with Christmas morning excitement to get any Lions player in my lineup, but considering the injuries ravaging the position, and the fantasy playoffs looming, Williams is sure to soak up touches against a beatable defensive front.

Grab Some Pine

Alex Collins / Adrian Peterson vs SF

With the Seahawks’ season circling the drain they turn to a washed up Adrian Peterson to cure their woes at running back. That’s all you need to know about the state of this backfield. The pass offense is an absolute mess, Alex Collins looks gassed, DeeJay Dallas shouldn’t be playing meaningful snaps, and it’s safe to wonder if this is the twilight of Russel Wilson’s Seattle career.

Kenyan Drake vs WFT

Other than a few productive games mid-season, Drake has been nearly invisible on this offense. With Jacobs healthy again, and already approaching career highs in targets and receptions, Drake has no defined role on this team. Carr is slinging it, and there are only mere scraps in the backfield so Drake simply can’t be trusted.

Rhamondre Stevenson @ BUF (MON)

It was fun while it lasted, but Damien Harris is the 1A of this backfield when healthy. Stevenson is the more explosive player, and would be a league winner if Harris goes down, but banking on Stevenson to score or explode on limited touches barely makes him a FLEX consideration. With the 2nd lowest over/under of Week 13, I’m going to try to avoid players in this game if I can.

Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers