Fantasy RB committee shuffle: Changing roles and usage trends ahead of Week 9
A crowded backfield can quickly diminish a running back's Fantasy value. And before you try and determine which running back will receive the bulk of the carries moving forward, you need to see SportsLine Fantasy analyst Matt Franciscovich's breakdown of some of the most fluid running back committees heading into Week 9.Â
Franciscovich, spent four seasons at NFL Network as on-camera talent and as a writer/editor, appearing on NFL Fantasy Live, Fantasy & Friends, and NFL Pick'Em. You might remember him best as one of the 'Fantasy Hipsters,' a segment that was nominated for FSWA "Best Video" award in 2016. He's also a featured contributor of the Fantasy Football Black Book, which has spent ample time at No. 1 in Fantasy books on Amazon in 2018 and 2019. Now, Franciscovich is a Content Strategist at EA Sports, focusing on Madden NFL, while continuing to dish out Fantasy takes for SportsLine. He has years of experience handing out league-winning advice, so if there's anybody who can help you win your league, it's him.Â
One thing we can tell you heading into Week 9: Franciscovich says there's value in both Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams this week as the Packers take on the Chargers.Â
"Aaron Jones' owners should be drooling over his Week 9 matchup against a Chargers defense that's allowed 893 rush yards to opposing backs this year, fifth-most in the NFL," Franciscovich said. "Jones went wild last week, and he's set up perfectly to do more damage this week. Jones can do it all, as he proved last week on his way to 159 receiving yards and scored twice. Jamaal Williams has also found the end zone in three games straight including two scores last week but remains the clear-cut No. 2 behind the dynamic Jones."
Franciscovich has also identified a running back who is a "must-start" player this week and has made the call on what owners should do with New England's crowded backfield.
So which running backs can you trust in Week 9? And which running back has massive upside Week 9? ... Join SportsLine now to see Matt Franciscovich's analysis, all from one of the top Fantasy football analysts in the nation!
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