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I asked fantasy managers at the PFF Discord And Blue sky which players they are least sure about this week, and I put together that list and ranked them against each other. If you list multiple players, you should start with the highest ranked player. At the bottom of each position you will find players who start in place of the recommended players and players ahead of them.
If a player is not mentioned, it means that he is very close to the blurb player, and factors such as injuries to the opponent’s defense or the weather can influence the rankings. Situations involving injuries are also generally avoided, as things usually only become clearer as kick-off approaches. As always, check the weekly PFF fantasy rankings for the most up-to-date information to help you make all your start-sit decisions.
RUNNING BACK
1. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Irving missed the middle portion of the season due to injury, but he has been back for four games. He saw action somewhat leisurely in the first two weeks before seeing his role expanded over the last two weeks. He has played more than 75% of early-down snaps in that span, but he hasn’t been used as consistently on two-minute drills or as often on third downs.
The second-year back has run at least 15 times in each of his past seven games, giving him a strong floor. The main reason fantasy managers are concerned is his lack of goal-line opportunities. Sean Tucker has been on the field for 10 of 14 goals over the past three weeks, compared to two for Irving. Luckily, those two snaps came last week, and Irving has been consistently on the field for other short-yardage situations. There’s at least a chance he’ll see some goal-line work this week, even if it’s not all goal-line opportunities.
The Buccaneers play the Miami Dolphins in Week 17. Miami has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to running backs, including the eighth-most rushing yards. Their run defense is above average on the season, but they had back-to-back weeks with sub-60.0 PFF run defense grades.
His floor of 15 carries plus the good matchup is enough to make him a high-end RB2. His fantasy production hasn’t been that high in recent weeks, but there’s a good chance he’ll improve this week. His efficiency should be better with the good matchup, and his volume could be higher as the Buccaneers should have a better game script than in recent weeks
Irving could also be more involved in the passing game, where he has seen a lot of work in recent weeks, and his touchdown luck could be better. It only takes one or two of those things to be true to make him an RB2 at worst.
2. Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks
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