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Backfield Report: Zach Charbonnet shines in return to lead role

Arizona Cardinals

James Conner (Week 14: 47 snaps, 22 opportunities, 23 routes, 4 targets)

Emari Demercado (Week 14: 10 snaps, 4 opportunities, 8 routes, 4 targets)

Trey Benson (Week 14: 9 snaps, 3 opportunities, 4 routes, 1 target)

DeeJay Dallas (Week 14: 1 snap, 0 opportunities, 0 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: The Cardinals fell 30-18 to the Seahawks last week, but James Conner did his part on offense. Conner saw 22 of the team’s 29 running back opportunities while totaling 122 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Conner caught all four targets that came his way and found the end zone on a two-yard reception late in the third quarter. Emari Demercado barely played ahead of Trey Benson in this one, but I remain comfortable with saying Benson remains the handcuff to Conner. Conner will be a solid RB2 in Week 15 against the Patriots.

Atlanta Falcons

Bijan Robinson (Week 14: 59 snaps, 24 opportunities, 17 routes, 2 targets)

Tyler Allgeier (Week 14: 13 snaps, 9 opportunities, 2 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: Both Bijan Robinson (22-92-1) and Tyler Allgeier (9-63-1) performed well on the ground in the Falcons’ loss to the Vikings, while Robinson also added two receptions for nine yards. Robinson is set to smash for his fantasy managers in Week 15 against the Raiders, but those stashing Allgeier shouldn’t be rushing to play him despite a solid Week 14. More often than not, it has been a narrow path to fantasy success for Allgeier, who has had single-digit opportunities in eight of his 13 games played this season. He’s also seen just four targets in his last eight games, meaning he’s a purely touchdown-dependent play behind Robinson. The most desperate of fantasy managers can start Allgeier and hope for the best, but there are likely more reliable options available from a volume perspective.

Buffalo Bills

James Cook (Week 14: 25 snaps, 8 opportunities, 15 routes, 2 targets)

Ty Johnson (Week 14: 17 snaps, 3 opportunities, 12 routes, 3 targets)

Ray Davis (Week 14: 12 snaps, 0 opportunities, 10 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: There wasn’t much room for Bills running backs to do anything with Josh Allen going full-on Hero Mode. It also didn’t help that Buffalo found itself down 24-14 at halftime and consistently playing catch-up with the Rams in the 44-42 defeat. As usual, James Cook led the backfield in both snaps and opportunities, but he managed just 29 scoreless yards from scrimmage on eight touches. He also saw Ty Johnson inexplicably rip off a 41-yard touchdown reception, which was Johnson’s fourth touchdown on the year — tying a career-high. Rookie Ray Davis played on 12 snaps but surprisingly didn’t see an opportunity in this one. Still, he remains the preferred stash over Johnson, although Johnson could have some viability if Cook ever missed time.

Carolina Panthers

Chuba Hubbard (Week 14: 67 snaps, 31 opportunities, 32 routes, 5 targets)

Jonathon Brooks (Week 14: 3 snaps, 1 opportunity, 2 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: In a wildly unfortunate turn of events, rookie Jonathon Brooks re-tore his right ACL in Week 14’s loss to the Eagles, which immediately thrusts Chuba Hubbard into a bell cow role for the fantasy playoffs. With the backfield again to himself against the Eagles, Hubbard ran for 26-92-1 while adding four catches for another 15 yards on five targets. His 20.7 fantasy points were his most since Week 10, which was the last game he played before Brooks debuted in Week 12. Hubbard will have every chance to lead his fantasy managers to championships over these final few weeks and will be a must-start against a Cowboys defense that has allowed 22.2 fantasy points per game to running backs since Week 9.

Chicago Bears

D’Andre Swift (Week 14: 41 snaps, 16 opportunities, 20 routes, 2 targets)

Travis Homer (Week 14: 7 snaps, 3 opportunities, 6 routes, 3 targets)

Darrynton Evans (Week 14: 4 snaps, 3 opportunities, 0 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: With Roschon Johnson (concussion) ruled out for Week 14, D’Andre Swift played on 41-of-62 running back snaps while handling 16-of-22 opportunities. Unfortunately, but unsurprisingly, Swift failed to do much with the backfield largely to himself, as he managed just 40 yards from scrimmage — his second-lowest total of the season — while averaging just 2.7 yards per touch. Swift’s situation remains largely unchanged as long as he is healthy. Johnson will be a threat to Swift around the goal line when he returns, which could come as early as Week 15 when the Bears take on the Vikings, but Swift will continue to see the majority of the opportunities at large. That’s seldom led to fantasy production as of late, as Swift has just one top-12 PPR finish since Week 8 and has finished as an RB3 or worse in three of his last six games. Swift is a true boom-or-bust play whose booms have been hard to come by as of late.

Cincinnati Bengals

Chase Brown (Week 14: 53 snaps, 22 opportunities, 29 routes, 8 targets)

Khalil Herbert (Week 14: 7 snaps, 3 opportunities, 3 routes, 1 target)

Notes: Chase Brown remains the only fantasy-relevant running back in Cincinnati. His 36 percent opportunity share since Week 7 is tied for seventh-highest in the league among running backs, and his 18.0 PPR points per game ranks seventh at the position. Everything about Browns’ volume/production is that of a league-winner. He continues to be a must-start in fantasy lineups and should have a chance at a solid day in Week 15 against the Titans.

Cleveland Browns

Jerome Ford (Week 14: 37 snaps, 14 opportunities, 19 routes, 4 targets)

Nick Chubb (Week 14: 27 snaps, 12 opportunities, 12 routes, 1 target)

Pierre Strong (Week 14: 6 snaps, 2 opportunities, 6 routes, 2 targets)

Notes: The Browns trailed for the majority of Week 14’s game against the Steelers, which created a game script more conducive for Jerome Ford. Ford managed just 28 rushing yards on 10 carries while adding three receptions for 19 additional yards, but he was truly no better or worse than Chubb in Sunday’s defeat. Chubb ran 11 times for 48 yards but saw that total buoyed by a 19-yard run. Were it not for that run, Chubb would have averaged a paltry 2.9 YPC, which would have marked his third straight game with a YPC of 3.0 or less. Chubb has just two top-24 PPR finishes on the ledger this season and five games where he finished as an RB3 or worse. Both he and Ford will be hard to trust in Week 15 against the Chiefs, with Chubb likely having the edge in touches and usage down near the goal line.

Dallas Cowboys

Rico Dowdle (Week 14: 45 snaps, 20 opportunities, 21 routes, 2 targets)

Ezekiel Elliott (Week 14: 6 snaps, 3 opportunities, 4 routes, 1 target)

Notes: It continues to be Rico Dowdle SZN in Dallas. The Cowboys’ RB1 continues to see a bell-cow role and has now finished as a top-24 PPR back in three straight weeks for the first time all season. In his last six games, Dowdle has finished as a top-24 back four times and gets an enticing Week 15 matchup against the Panthers. Credit the Panthers for turning the corner as of late, but they still remain a bad team. They’ve allowed a 100-yard rusher in four of their last five games and were gouged for 124 yards by Saquon Barkley last week — which was to be expected, but nevertheless. Since Week 10, Dowdle has rushed for the second-most yards (410), while averaging the second-highest YPC (5.1) and YCO/ATT (3.91) amongst running backs (min. 50 carries). He’s also forced a missed tackle a respectable 23.5 percent of his carries over that span. Dowdle’s recent string of success only makes the Ezekiel Elliott redux look all the more embarrassing, as Dowdle was clearly the better back in the eyes of anybody who knew an ounce of ball.

Detroit Lions

Jahmyr Gibbs (Week 14: 43 snaps, 21 opportunities, 18 routes, 6 targets)

David Montgomery (Week 14: 34 snaps, 19 opportunities, 13 routes, 5 targets)

Craig Reynolds (Week 14: 1 snap, 0 opportunities, 0 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: Week 14 was kind to both Lions backs, as Jahmyr Gibbs totaled 73 yards from scrimmage while catching six passes and scoring, and David Montgomery totaled 84 YFS while catching five passes and also scoring. It was business as usual for the Lions, who pushed their record to 12-1 on the year and now set their sights on an exciting Week 15 matchup with the Bills. At this point, you don’t need me to tell you that both Montgomery and Gibbs are must-starts every week.

Green Bay Packers

Josh Jacobs (Week 14: 34 snaps, 18 opportunities, 5 routes, 0 targets)

Chris Brooks (Week 14: 14 snaps, 1 opportunity, 5 routes, 0 targets)

Emanuel Wilson (Week 14: 3 snaps, 1 opportunity, 1 route, 0 targets)

Notes: Josh Jacobs saw all but two of the Packers’ 20 backfield opportunities in Week 14’s loss to the Lions. While he managed just 66 yards on 18 carries, Jacobs punched in not one, not two, but three rushing touchdowns in the defeat to provide his fantasy managers with a healthy 24.6 PPR points. Nobody in Green Bay’s backfield is threatening Jacobs for touches. Since Week 10, his 45 percent opportunity share ranks tops in the league amongst running backs, while his 24.6 fantasy points per game is tied with Saquon Barkley for the top spot over that span. Jacobs will look to stay hot for the Packers and his fantasy managers in Week 15 against the Seahawks.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tank Bigsby (Week 14: 30 snaps, 20 opportunities, 8 routes, 2 targets)

Travis Etienne (Week 14: 28 snaps, 8 opportunities, 17 routes, 4 targets)

Keilan Robinson (Week 14: 2 snaps, 0 opportunities, 0 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: Travis Etienne played almost exclusively in a passing-down role in the Jaguars’ Week 14 win over the Titans. The former first-rounder was efficient through the air, catching all four of his targets for 50 yards, but any argument fantasy managers had for deploying Etienne as a volume-based play is all but gone. Tank Bigsby saw 18 rush attempts to Etienne’s four in the victory and ran for 55 yards and a score on the day. Bigsby’s lack of efficiency may not be enough to keep him in the role for the remainder of the season, but quite frankly, Etienne’s lack of efficiency is likely what led to this role reversal. Bigsby is limited as a receiver, which caps his upside in PPR leagues, but his volume could keep him in the RB2 conversation if it proves sustainable. He draws a Week 15 game against a Jets defense that’s allowed 21.3 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs in their last five games.

Kansas City Chiefs

Isiah Pacheco (Week 14: 31 snaps, 18 opportunities, 11 routes, 4 targets)

Kareem Hunt (Week 14: 20 snaps, 6 opportunities, 11 routes, 1 target)

Samaje Perine (Week 14: 14 snaps, 2 opportunities, 11 routes, 1 target)

Notes: In his second game back from injury, Isiah Pacheco saw an increased role compared to that of Week 13. The Chiefs’ RB1 led the team in carries (14) and rushing yards (55) while also catching two passes for six yards. It wasn’t a great fantasy day for Pacheco, but it was the kind of volume his fantasy managers hoped to see as they now prepare for the fantasy playoffs. In his two games post-injury, Pacheco has rushed 21 times for 99 yards (while averaging a solid 4.7 YPC. Per PFF, Pacheco has not forced a missed tackle on any of his rush attempts, and he is averaging 2.52 YCO/ATT, which ranks 27th amongst 36 running backs (Min. 20 carries) since Week 13. Pacheco feels like a risky bet as anything more than an RB3 as he clearly hasn’t returned to his old form, but the volume should be there in Week 15 against the Browns. Kareem Hunt, who saw just six opportunities last week, can’t be relied on as long as Pacheco is active.

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Las Vegas Raiders

Sincere McCormick (Week 14: 38 snaps, 17 opportunities, 10 routes, 2 targets)

Ameer Abdullah (Week 14: 26 snaps, 3 opportunities, 16 routes, 2 targets)

Notes: As promised by head coach Antonio Pierce, Sincere McCormick continued to see more work in Week 14’s loss to the Buccaneers, as he ran 15 times for 78 scoreless yards while adding two catches for 11 additional yards. McCormick arguably looked like the best back the Raiders have had all season and has now rushed 32 times for 175 yards over this three-week stretch while. He hasn’t found the end zone, but the Raiders’ remaining schedule for running backs is such that it’s hard to imagine him not scoring before the season’s end. Zamir White (quad) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) could technically return at any time, but the Raiders have little reason to play either back at this point, especially with McCormick’s strong run. He’ll be a boom-or-bust RB3 against the Falcons.

Los Angeles Chargers

Kimani Vidal (Week 14: 30 snaps, 9 opportunities, 15 routes, 1 target)

Gus Edwards (Week 14: 25 snaps, 10 opportunities, 10 routes, 0 targets)

Hassan Haskins (Week 14: 1 snap, 0 opportunities, 1 route, 0 targets)

Notes: The Chargers running game continues to struggle, but Week 14 was a notable one for rookie Kimani Vidal, who led the backfield with 30 snaps while earning nine opportunities to Gus Edwards’ 10. Vidal ran eight times for 34 scoreless yards and failed to haul in his only target of the day, but it was Edwards who had the better fantasy day thanks to a three-yard score midway through the third quarter. The touchdown-dependent Edwards has two scores in his last three games and has rushed for 79 yards on 25 carries over that span. If you’re keeping score at home, 57.1 percent of Edwards’ 21.0 PPR points over the last three weeks have come from his touchdowns, and he still hasn’t finished any higher than RB25 in those weeks. With no more bye weeks on tap, Edwards isn’t a back I’m looking to start any time soon. Vidal remains an intriguing stash if Edwards were to miss time, but I’d prefer to avoid this backfield as much as possible.

Los Angeles Rams

Kyren Williams (Week 14: 59 snaps, 31 opportunities, 17 routes, 2 targets)

Blake Corum (Week 14: 13 snaps, 8 opportunities, 2 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: Blake Corum has now seen eight opportunities in back-to-back weeks, with all of those opportunities coming on the ground. During this two-week stretch, Corum has rushed 16 times for 76 yards (4.8 YPC), and remains the clear back to stash behind Kyren Williams. Williams, as usual, dominated the majority of snaps and touches for the Rams in their 44-42 win over the Bills. The Rams’ bell cow back ran for 29-87-2 while catching two passes for another 10 yards. Williams’ RB5 in PPR leagues last week was his highest since Week 8, which was also the last time he finished inside the top 10. Williams will remain a solid RB1/RB2 in Week 15 when the Rams visit the 49ers.

Miami Dolphins

De’Von Achane (Week 14: 55 snaps, 21 opportunities, 35 routes, 7 targets)

Jaylen Wright (Week 14: 12 snaps, 5 opportunities, 8 routes, 3 targets)

Jeff Wilson (Week 14: 4 snaps, 2 opportunities, 3 routes, 1 target)

Notes: A hip injury sidelined Raheem Mostert for Week 14, setting De’Von Achane up for a big Week 14 against the flailing Jets. Achane struggled on the ground all day (14-24-1) but bailed out fantasy managers in PPR leagues with his touchdown run and six receptions for 45 yards. Achane has now scored in four straight games and in six of his last seven. Whether or not Mostert is active in Week 15 against the Texans should bear little weight on whether or not you start Achane. He’s a must-start whenever he’s on the field. Rookie Jaylen Wright ran for seven yards on two carries and caught two passes for six additional yards. Wright could have some fantasy upside if Achane ever missed time, but there’s little to get excited about here.

Minnesota Vikings

Aaron Jones (Week 14: 36 snaps, 15 opportunities, 11 routes, 2 targets)

Cam Akers (Week 14: 17 snaps, 5 opportunities, 6 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: The Vikings were too busy torching the Falcons’ secondary to worry about the ground game, but Aaron Jones still put in a solid day of work. Jones ran 13 times for 73 yards and found the end zone on a 15-yard score late in the fourth quarter to put the game officially out of reach. It was a far better outing than his 5-22-0 effort in Week 13, and Jones has now totaled 70-plus yards from scrimmage in four of his last six games. He’s also scored in three straight games. Jones gets a Week 15 matchup against a Bears team he ran for 22-106-1 just a few weeks ago.

New Orleans Saints

Alvin Kamara (Week 14: 47 snaps, 22 opportunities, 22 routes, 5 targets)

Kendre Miller (Week 14: 17 snaps, 11 opportunities, 4 routes, 1 target)

Jamaal Adams (Week 14: 6 snaps, 5 opportunities, 2 routes, 2 targets)

Notes: In his first game since Week 8, Kendre Miller popped up to see 11 opportunities and totaled 32 yards and a touchdown in what was his best game of the season. Alvin Kamara has seen heavy usage this season. The 29-year-old vet is just 18 carries shy of setting a new career-high in his eighth year in the league, and the 287 touches he’s seen have already tied a career-high he set in 2021 — a year in which he played just 13 games. Kamara, who totaled 79 scoreless yards in Week 14’s win over the Giants, will continue to lead the Saints’ backfield as long as he is healthy, but Miller could be in line for decent work over the final four weeks of the season. Miller is rostered in just nine percent of sleeper leagues and is worth a stash in deeper leagues in the event Kamara misses any time.

New York Giants

Tyrone Tracy (Week 14: 62 snaps, 26 opportunities, 37 routes, 10 targets)

Devin Singletary (Week 14: 13 snaps, 2 opportunities, 9 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: The Giants finally gave Tracy his due in the passing game. Tracy, who is a former wide receiver from Purdue, saw a season-high 10 targets in Week 14’s loss to the Saints, which set a new career-high and was his most since Week 6’s game against the Bengals. Tracy continues to be one of the premiere sleepers of the 2024 season. Since taking over the Giants’ backfield in Week 5, the rookie has averaged 15.1 PPR points per game and has been a top-24 PPR back in seven of nine games over that span. His 163 opportunities over that span are good for 14th-most among running backs and are more than guys like Jahmyr Gibbs, Chase Brown, and Aaron Jones — to name a few. Tracy gets a challenging Week 15 game against the Ravens, but the volume will be there for him to flirt with another top-24 week. However, it may take more usage in the passing game, like we saw in Week 14, for him to pay off as we hope.

New York Jets

Braelon Allen (Week 14: 35 snaps, 16 opportunities, 18 routes, 5 targets)

Isaiah Davis (Week 14: 33 snaps, 16 opportunities, 15 routes, 6 targets)

Kene Nwangwu (Week 14: 1 snap, 0 opportunities, 0 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: With Breece Hall (knee) sidelined in Week 14, rookies Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis stepped in to lead the Jets’ backfield. Allen “led” the backfield, but the opportunities were split right down the middle at 16 a piece, while he only played on two more snaps than Davis. He was also the less efficient of the two backs. Allen ran for 11-43-0 (3.9 YPC) while catching four passes for another 38 yards, but Davis ran for 10-40-1 and caught 3-of-6 targets for another 27 yards to finish with the better fantasy day. The Jets reportedly have no plans to shut down Hall, but if he’s not active in Week 15 against the Jaguars, both Allen and Davis will have some fantasy viability. Based on last week’s usage, both backs would have similar upside, meaning a touchdown could be what separates the two from a fantasy-scoring perspective.

Philadelphia Eagles

Saquon Barkley (Week 14: 42 snaps, 21 opportunities, 8 routes, 1 target)

Kenneth Gainwell (Week 14: 14 snaps, 5 opportunities, 9 routes, 2 targets)

Notes: The Carolina Panthers gave the Eagles their best in Week 14 and nearly walked away with the win in the 22-16 loss. While the Panthers did a good job at holding the Eagles’ offense at bay, Saquon Barkley still did his thing, rushing for 124 yards on 20 carries. Barkley was held without a catch and didn’t find the end zone — partly due to the fact that Jalen Hurts punched in a one-yard score in the second quarter — vulturing yet another short touchdown from Barkley on the year. There’s not much to say about Barkley at this point other than he’s on pace to finish with 2,122 rushing yards, which would break Eric Dickerson’s single-season record of 2,105 set in 1984.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jaylen Warren (Week 14: 32 snaps, 13 opportunities, 14 routes, 4 targets)

Najee Harris (Week 14: 26 snaps, 16 opportunities, 4 routes, 0 targets)

Cordarrelle Patterson (Week 14: 7 snaps, 5 opportunities, 2 routes, 1 target)

Notes: Najee Harris played on six fewer snaps than Jaylen Warren but still had three more opportunities than Warren. Staying on brand in Week 14’s win over the Browns, Harris ran for an inefficient 16-53-1, with nearly half of his production coming via a 20-yard run. Jaylen Warren, on the other hand, totaled 72 scoreless yards from scrimmage on 11 touches and bounced back to see double-digit opportunities after seeing just seven opportunities in Week 13. Both backs will have fantasy viability in Week 15 against the Eagles, although both are probably touchdown-dependent options at this point. Neither should be viewed as top-24 locks against a stout Eagles defense.

Seattle Seahawks

Zach Charbonnet (Week 14: 48 snaps, 29 opportunities, 18 routes, 7 targets)

Kenny McIntosh (Week 14: 15 snaps, 9 opportunities, 7 routes, 2 targets)

George Holani (Week 14: 2 snaps, 1 opportunity, 2 routes, 1 target)

Notes: Zach Charbonnet once again shined in a bell cow role with Kenneth Walker (ankle/calf) sidelined. Charbonnet put on a dominant effort in Sunday’s win over the Cardinals, running for 22-134-2, with one of his scores coming on an impressive 51-yard run late in the second quarter. Charbonnet also played a key role in Seattle’s passing game, catching seven passes for 59 yards. His seven targets and catches both led the team, while his 59 receiving yards were second only to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Charbonnet’s outing was better than any game Walker has put forth this season, and Walker’s struggles as of late have been notable. He’s expected to undergo more tests on his calf and could miss at least one more week with his injuries. If Walk misses Week 15’s game against the Packers, Charbonnet will profile as a fringe RB1 in what would be a busy day.

San Francisco 49ers

Isaac Guerendo (Week 14: 34 snaps, 17 opportunities, 10 routes, 2 targets)

Patrick Taylor (Week 14: 20 snaps, 8 opportunities, 4 routes, 1 target)

Ke’Shawn Vaughn (Week 14: 3 snaps, 2 opportunities, 1 route, 0 targets)

Notes: The 49ers’ backfield situation gets worse by the day. After losing Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason (likely) for the season, rookie fourth-rounder Isaac Guerendo excelled as the next man up in San Fran. Guerendo delivered as promised in his first career start, rushing for 15-78-2 while catching both of his targets for another 50 yards. His 26.8 fantasy points were good for the overall RB2 finish on the week, but a damper was put on his productive day when he left with a foot injury after playing just eight snaps in the second half. Guerendo is dealing with a foot sprain, and while he expressed early optimism about his availability on Thursday night against the Rams, he has been listed as a DNP in both practices to start this week. If he’s not able to get on the field in some capacity on Wednesday, then Patrick Taylor, who ran for 7-25-1 against the Bears, would be next in line to lead the Niners’ backfield. Taylor has 311 career rushing yards to his name over four seasons and has just 14 carries for 50 yards and a score this season. If Gurendo is active, he’s a must-start against the Rams. If he’s held out, Taylor could have some streaming viability as a volume-based play, but fantasy managers shouldn’t be overly eager to play him as the Niners’ RB1.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rachaad White (Week 14: 44 snaps, 19 opportunities, 19 routes, 2 targets)

Sean Tucker (Week 14: 11 snaps, 4 opportunities, 6 routes, 1 target)

Bucky Irving (Week 14: 10 snaps, 5 opportunities, 3 routes, 1 target)

Notes: Bucky Irving attempted to play through a hip injury in Week 14’s win over the Raiders but wound up leaving the game with a back injury after just 10 snaps. Irving’s Week 15 status is currently up in the air, as head coach Todd Bowles said he will only play if the team can “get the back to loosen up.” With Irving sidelined, Rachaad White returned to his former RB1 role, racking up 109 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns while putting up a solid 17-90-1 on the ground. If Irving is unable to go, White will again serve as the Bucs RB1, while Sean Tucker would have limited upside as the Bucs’ RB2. Tucker totaled 47 yards on just three touches in last week’s win but hasn’t seen much work despite Bowles’ best attempts to tease the Buccaneers’ backfield as a “three-headed monster.” While Tucker could surprise with a productive Week 15 if Irving sits, his volume is too difficult to predict to make him worth the start.

Tennessee Titans

Tony Pollard (Week 14: 39 snaps, 23 opportunities, 12 routes, 2 targets)

Tyjae Spears (Week 14: 23 snaps, 8 opportunities, 14 routes, 2 targets)

Julius Chestnut (Week 14: 2 snaps, 0 opportunities, 0 routes, 0 targets)

Notes: Perhaps the only bright spot for the Titans in Week 14’s loss to the Jaguars was Tony Pollard, who ran for 102 yards on 21 carries in the 10-6 defeat. Pollard now has three 100-yard rushing performances on the season and is on track to turn in his best season as a pro. Assuming he stays healthy the rest of the way, Pollard will set new season highs in both rushing yards and total yards from scrimmage and will surpass 300 total touches for the second consecutive season. While Pollard continues to post reliable numbers, Tyjae Spears once again struggled to get anything going. The second-year back totaled 23 yards on seven touches and is averaging an underwhelming 4.0 YPT this season. Pollard is the only viable fantasy back in Tennessee and should make for a solid top-24 option in Week 15 against the Bengals.

NOTE: Stats and information courtesy ofPFF.com,RotoViz.com,ProFootballReference.com,NextGenStats.NFL.com,4For4.com,FantasyPoints.comandRBSDM.com. All scoring is based on full-PPR leagues.

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