Running Backs
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Alfred Morris, DAL- Whelp as of now the Ezekiel Elliot suspension is back on which means the likes of Morris and Darren McFadden step into fantasy relevance. At practice Alfred Morris saw reps with the first team offense but owner Jerry Jones also said that McFadden would be involved in the offense. Morris has been active all season, so it would make sense that he gets the first crack at the lead back job with McFadden coming in on passing downs.
Kenyan Drake, MIA- It’s not yet known who will be the lead back in Miami now that Jay Ajayi is a member of the Eagles but to me I am leaning Drake given Damien Williams’ role in the teams passing attack. Of course there is no sure there here so if only one is available in your league I would suggest grabbing him until the situation is figured out.
C.J. Prosise, SEA- In Week 8 against the Texans the combination of Eddie Lacy and Thomas Rawls combined for minus one rushing yards on 12 carries. Seattle just went and traded for Duane Brown at the deadline to bolster the offensive line so why not also give Prosise a shot at the starting gig. We know when healthy he can be an explosive playmaker and given the lack of performance from the other two backs on the roster it makes sense to see what Prosise has to offer.
Wide Receivers
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Devin Funchess, CAR- The shocking trade of Kelvin Benjamin to the Bills means that Funchess is the now the No.1 receiver in Carolina. While the Panthers passing attack has been erratic this season Funchess is enjoying a career year and should now see even more volume without having to compete with Benjamin for targets. Russell Shepard will move into the No.2 receiver role and his fantasy value also improves with this trade.
Phillip Dorsett, NE- The Patriots are currently on a bye but in Week 8 the lost receiver Chris Hogan to a shoulder injury that is expected to keep him out of action for a few weeks. Dorsett was acquired for Jacoby Brissett earlier in the year and will now have a chance to see a decent amount of snaps given the lack of depth the Patriots have at the receiver position due to injuries this season.
Kenny Stills, MIA- Stills has really taken advantage of the injury to DeVante Parker, having caught 11-of-19 targets for 150 yards and two touchdowns over the last two weeks. We know stills can be a big time playmaker as we saw during his days with the Saints and fantasy owners should not shy away from him on the waiver wire if he is still floating around there.
Tight Ends
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Vernon Davis, WAS- I’m sure you are shocked to find out that Jordan Reed is yet again injured. The Redskins tight end suffered a hamstring strain in Week 8 that will have him likely out for the team’s Week 9 contest. Enter the still productive Vernon Davis who has seen four targets in each of the last four games while showing off some big play ability. The Redskins have a tough matchup against Seattle in Week 9 but Davis should still be considered a solid play given how often Kirk Cousins will likely be throwing the ball in this game.