1) James Cook vs. Cincinnati

If James Cook didn't have Josh Allen as his quarterback... he'd be Jonathan Taylor. The only difference between the two is touchdowns (15-8 in favor of JT). Thanks, Josh. The Bengals have allowed the most fantasy points to running backs in the league, by a significant margin over the second-worst (NY Giants). Cook might actually get some receiving work in too, as the Bengals have allowed the second-most receiving yards and the most touchdowns to opposing backs (62-561-6).

2) Chase Brown @ Buffalo

The Bills have allowed the most rushing touchdowns to opposing backs (15) and the third-most fantasy points (25.5). The return of Samaje Perine last Thursday didn't hurt Brown much as he produced 18.3 fantasy points, including seven catches in the passing game. After a slow start, Brown is averaging 19.3 FPts/G over his last five games. The threat of Joe Burrow's right arm should open up the running game even more.

3) Kimani Vidal vs. Philadelphia

The Bears rushing attack totally demolished the Eagles on Black Friday. They produced not one, but two running backs with at least 125 yards. And Head Coach Jim Harbaugh loves to run the ball and dominate time of possession. He'll like that idea even more with starting quarterback Justin Herbert nursing a broken left hand. If Herbert can't go and the well-traveled Trey Lance ends up being the quarterback, Harbaugh might try using the old single wing offenses from the 1940s. That's run, run and then run some more. Vidal should get quite a workload on Monday night.

Grab some Pine

1) Javonte Williams @ Detroit (Thu)

Williams was a dominant force early this season, particularly with star wideout CeeDee Lamb sidelined. The running back averaged 21.1 FPts/G for the first five games. He's been a bit more pedestrian since then averaging 13.4 FPts/G. It's been the passing game behind Dak Prescott, Lamb and George Pickens leading the way. Williams, who had eight touchdown runs in the first eight games, has gone four games without one. His opponent, the Lions, are No.1 against opposing RBs, while they are 29th to opposing wideouts and 32nd to opposing QBs. Where would you attack Detroit?

2) Ashton Jeanty vs. Denver

All that preseason hype about Ashton Jeanty has long disappeared. Through 12 games he's cracked 75 rushing yards just one time. He's averaging an ugly 3.5 ypc and only some decent usage through the air has saved those who thought he was the next Barry Sanders. His opponent, Denver, ranks third against opposing backs. Jeanty did get into the end zone in their first meeting, but gained just 60 yards on the ground.

3) Bam Knight vs. Los Angeles Rams

Bam Knight was the running back to have from the Cardinals backfield last Sunday as he produced a solid 18.8 fantasy points on just 14 touches. But that was against Tampa Bay and the Rams are a much tougher defense. They rank fourth, allowing just 18.4 FPts/G, including just two rushing touchdowns all season.

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