Soon to be joined by former San Fran backfield mate Jeff Wilson,
Mostert should remain the centerpiece of the run game on the road
against the Bears. Despite being in constant catch-up mode against
the Lions, Mostert still managed a 14-64 line in the win. Chicago
just jettisoned their all-pro linebacker Roquan Smith, and Miami
wants to establish the ground game as they move into the 2nd half
of the year. Opportunity and match-up align this week for Mostert.
With tire marks still on their backs from getting run over by
King Henry last week, Houston gets set to face Sanders, and the
NFLs 6th best rushing attack. While he isn’t getting much
work in the passing game, Sanders is approaching his career high
in touchdowns (6) in just seven games and should have plenty of
opportunities against the worst run defense in the NFL.
Stevenson has ascended to be the Pats RB1 on the back of an efficient
all-around game. His historically stoic and cranky coach sang
his praises early this week, something he only does for a select
group of players. His 32 receptions are good for 6th among backs,
and he has the 9th most rushing yards. He’s not flashy and
doesn’t fill the highlight reel on ESPN, but he’s
a solid high floor back that does it all.
Finally returning after being out for a month, Swift carried
the ball only five times in a close loss to the Dolphins. Shockingly,
Coach Campbell said that was TOO many carries for a player he
claims is not fully back to health, despite practicing fully all
week. Something feels off here, as Swift was called out in the
offseason by his own position coach for being unable to play though
injury. His explosion, and work in the passing game make him a
risky sit, but Swift has a dangerously low floor for the time
being.
Kansas City RBs vs TEN
Outside of Kelce and Mahomes, not a single player on this new-look
offense is a safe fantasy start. The unpredictability in how and
when certain players are deployed makes choosing a back nearly
impossible. Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Jerick McKinnon
split packages the entire game, and the Chiefs are so creative
in the red zone that anyone on the field at the time is capable
of scoring a touchdown.
With a quiet 5-17 debut with the Jets last week, Robinson should
be a bigger part of the run game against a stout Bills defense
in Week 9. I expect the Jets to try and keep it close by running
the ball and keeping Zach Wilson from imploding again, but New
York is going to have to throw to have a chance in this game,
and that just isn’t part of Robinson’s game, especially
with Michael Carter the main pass catching back. With a low, touchdown
dependent floor, I’m waiting on the schedule to soften before
trusting Robinson.
