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The Shot Caller's Report - Wk 9 Running Backs



By Colby Cavaliere | 11/4/21 |
Bye Weeks: DET, SEA, TB, WAS
QBs | RBs | WRs

Aaron Jones

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Aaron Jones @ KC

It’s been a funky year for Jones. On one hand he does have seven total touchdowns, and should shatter his career high in receptions, but he’s also been fairly inconsistent on the ground, with only four games above 60 yards. While AJ Dillion has been mixed in frequently, and Rodgers out, this is the type of game that the Pack will likely lean on Jones heavily. Robert Tonyan is done for the year, and even though the top three receivers should return to the lineup, this offense cruises when it’s been driven by Jones. KC is teetering on the ropes with a punchless defense the Packers can exploit.

Jonathan Taylor vs NYJ (THU)

This week's clear RB1, Taylor should absolutely feast vs fantasy’s most generous defense to running backs. The men in green have yielded a league leading 11 rushing touchdowns to backs and the 3rd most receiving yards. Taylor has been on a tear since Week 4 as he’s topped 15 standard points in every game since then. He’s explosive, paces the NFL with 13 rushes inside the 5, and plays a role in the passing (he’s on pace to smash his previous high of 39 targets).

Nick Chubb @ CIN

It was tough sledding last week against the Steelers for Chubb. Coming off a calf injury that cost him two games, he posted a season low 61 yards, but will enter Sunday’s vital contest with division rival Cincinnati ready to roll. Although he lost a red zone touchdown to D’Ernest Johnson last week, Chubb should see an increased workload with Kareem Hunt still out and the passing game in shambles. In a game Cleveland HAS to win to keep its playoff hopes alive, Chubb has a chance to top his season high in total touches.

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James Robinson / Carlos Hyde vs BUF

After leaving last week’s game with a potentially serious foot injury, Robinson skated with a “day to day” injury designation, leaving his Week 9 availability totally up in the air. If he is able to go, it certainly won’t be in a typical workhorse role with Carlos Hyde ready to snipe carries. As the biggest underdog of the week at -14 it probably won’t matter as a negative game script is all but assured.

Javonte Williams @ DAL

I think Williams has the talent to be an RB1, but that likely won’t happen until Melvin Gordon is out of the picture. After starting the season with games of 14, 13, and 12 rushes, Williams has fallen back with only 13 total in his last two games. Denver has been a part of a bunch of lower scoring games this year, and are 24th in the NFL in total plays run. There simply isn’t enough volume or offensive efficiency to support two runners as fantasy starters.

Mike Davis @ NO

While some had pegged Davis as a darkhorse RB2 coming into the season, it’s safe to say that ship has sailed. Atlanta has finally unlocked the cheat code that is Cordarrelle Patterson, and Davis has become a mere footnote on an offense that is struggling to find additional playmakers. The Saints are erasing running games and the lack of diverse threats in the passing game make things much harder for the Falcon offense.

Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers