Week 9 Start/Sit: Running Backs
Week 9 Start/Sit: Running Backs
Bye weeks, injuries, and inconsistent stars are making decisions tougher, but the right matchup plays can swing a week.
By FullTime Fantasy
Start
Kimani Vidal
Since taking over as the Chargers’ lead back, Vidal has produced at least 19 fantasy points in two of his last three outings and has handled a strong touch share, clearly separating from Hassan Haskins. He now faces Tennessee, a defense that has already allowed six different running backs to score 16+ points. Vidal is firmly in play.
Bam Knight
With Michael Carter waived and re-signed to the practice squad, Knight holds the lead role in a dream matchup. Dallas has given up the second-most fantasy points to backs and ranks near the bottom in explosive runs allowed. They’ve also been gashed in the passing game by RBs. Knight should see heavy usage and works as an RB2.
Sit
Alvin Kamara
Kamara is in the worst statistical stretch of his career, posting career lows across nearly every efficiency metric. He’s topped 9.5 points once in the last month and now faces a Rams defense that has consistently bottled him up. He has not reached 85 total yards against L.A. in eight straight meetings and has been held under seven points in three of the last five. He belongs on the bench.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Croskey-Merritt stunk last week with only nine carries and minimal passing-game work, while Jeremy McNichols handled most receiving snaps. That’s concerning against Seattle, which allows the fewest rushing yards per carry and limits yards before contact. JCM has no passing game role either. He’s better on the bench.
