The Jets, whether due to game script or talent, rank last at
stopping opposing running backs allowing 37.4 FPts/G. That number
includes a league-high 14 touchdowns. They are also bottom five
in receptions and receiving yards allowed to opposing RBs. Singletary
will likely get a majority of the workload if Zack Moss (DNP Wednesday
due to a concussion) is unable to suit up. The Bills don’t use
the run game much and Josh Allen vultures touchdowns, but Singletary
might still be usable, at least for this week.
So far the league has not responded to allegations against Cook,
but either Cook or his replacement, Mattison, should have a big
day against a Chargers’ run defense which has been missing
in action for most of the season. They have allowed the second-most
rushing yards and touchdown runs (1040 yards and 11 TDs in eight
games). Meanwhile, the Chargers rank No.2 against QBs and WRs.
Based on the numbers I know I’d attack the Chargers on the
ground.
Elliott hasn’t rushed for more than 69 yards or scored
a touchdown in more than a month, therefore some might be questioning
whether to continue starting him. The answer is yes. The Falcons’
defense isn’t very good and over their last four games have
averaged almost 102 ypg and 1.25 touchdowns to opposing RBs.
The Bills are the stingiest team in football to run against,
allowing just 15.7 FPts/G. They have only allowed one back to
crack the 18-point mark (Derrick Henry in Week 6). Carter exploded
on the scene in Week 8 but likely disappointed those who started
him las weekend with just 14 touches and no scores. This figures
to be a poor game-script for the Jets and only Carter’s pass-catching
ability could save him in PPR leagues, but it’s not worth the
risk.
Pederson managed 11 touches in his first game back after his
mid-season signing to replace Henry, but averaged just 2.1 ypc
on 10 rushing attempts. His short touchdown run save the day for
fantasy owners, but the Saints defense isn’t very giving,
having allowed just four touchdown runs through eight games and
none in the last month.
Conner has been a pleasant surprise this season after a disappointing
2020 in his final season in Pittsburgh. But he’s been touchdown
dependent, only averaging around 62 combined yards per game this
season, but has scored 11 times. His backfield mate, Chase Edmonds,
suffered a high-ankle sprain last weekend which means he won’t
be available, but the additional workload might not be enough
for a big day against a defense which ranks third against opposing
RBs (16.9 FPts/G) and has allowed just four touchdowns (combined
rushing and receiving) to backs all season. Conner should be decent,
just don’t go overboard in DFS, expecting elite production.
