Welcome to Week 14 of the NFL season. We’ll check out operating backs for this week and attempt to discover some backs price enjoying as an alternative of Derrick Henry and Joe Mixon!! Oh the humanity! Bye weeks are actually harshing our fantasy playoffs vibe this 12 months and Roger Goodell wants to return to the basement and draw up some higher bye weeks.
However I digress. This week is the beginning of the fantasy playoffs for a lot of of you on the market and we have to get it proper!
Week 14 operating again bye weeks
Derrick Henry, Javonte Williams, Joe Mixon, Jonathan Taylor, Rhamondre Stevenson, Brian Robinson/Austin Ekeler
Week 14 operating again accidents
Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
McCaffrey suffered a knee harm in opposition to the Payments Sunday night time that appears like it’ll finish his season. Jordan Mason took over the lead duties after the harm, however then injured his ankle. Isaac Guerendo is the following man up, as each CMC and Mason will probably be out for the fantasy playoffs.
Jordan Mason, 49ers
As said above, Mason injured his ankle in Week 13. He’ll be placed on I.R. and can miss the following 4 video games. He might be dropped in redraft leagues together with McCaffrey.
Bucky Irving, Buccaneers
Irving had one other big sport final week and he did lots of it after injuring his hip. He’ll seemingly get some relaxation for the harm this week throughout follow. He will get a date with the Raiders this week.
Alexander Mattison/Zamir White, Raiders
White missed final Friday’s sport with a quad harm, whereas Mattison missed with an ankle harm. Mattison seems extra prone to return this week than White, however Las Vegas may be inclined to see extra out of Honest McCormick, who has averaged 5.7 yards per stick with it 17 carries. General, this case stays a tricky one for fantasy.
Roschon Johnson, Bears
Johnson suffered a concussion on Thanksgiving Day and might want to undergo protocol to be cleared. The additional time ought to assist, however there aren’t any ensures he’ll be okay to play in opposition to the 49ers this Sunday. If he can’t, D’Andre Swift would get a fantasy bump.
Week 14 operating again sleepers
Tony Pollard, Titans at Jaguars
Pollard had dangerous sport on Sunday with drops and a misplaced fumble in opposition to the Commanders. The excellent news is that they shouldn’t get blown out this week, which harm Pollard’s touches. He’ll additionally get a very good matchup in opposition to the Jaguars, who’ve allowed the second-most fantasy factors to operating again this season.
Isaac Guerendo, 49ers vs. Bears
Guerendo is the RB3 in San Francisco for a motive, however that doesn’t imply he can’t put up fantasy numbers at residence in opposition to a weak Bears run protection. He is already put up some good numbers in reduction of McCaffrey and Mason. He’s rushed 42 occasions for 246 yards and two touchdowns at a robust 5.9 yards per carry. The Bears rank twenty eighth in rush protection EPA and twenty seventh in fantasy factors allowed to operating backs. The 49ers are on a three-game dropping skid and can look to make a stand at residence this week, as they nonetheless have a shot on the playoffs if they will flip issues round.