Five Fantasy Running Backs To Grab Off the Waiver Wire For Week 3
In lieu of all the injuries we saw this week, chances are you have a hole in your fantasy lineup entering week 3. Don’t fear, your chances of earning the crown aren’t over yet. Here are 5 backs you should claim to help salvage your season.
Jerome Ford
Following Nick Chubb’s season-ending knee injury this past week, you’re definitely in despair. Look to Ford to cure your fantasy woes. The 24 year old is set to be RB1 in Cleveland.
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Kyren Williams
With the Rams playing surprisingly well, Williams has stepped up as the lead back in Los Angeles. He’s had 14+ touches a game and 3 touchdowns through two weeks. Definitely pick him up if he hasn’t been snatched off waivers yet.
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Zack Moss
At least until Jonathan Taylor is back, which seems like it won’t be anytime soon (or maybe not at all), Moss appears to be the go-to-guy in Indianapolis. He missed week one due to injury, but in week two, he had 18 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown. Expect this type of production from him moving forward if Taylor continues to sit.
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Gus Edwards
If you’re in desperate need of a back and can’t get any of the other options on this list, grab Gus Edwards. He’s only about 30% rostered and he makes up the Raven’s running game with Justice Hill. He’s touchdown-dependent, but he gets the ball in important goal line situations.
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Craig Reynolds
With the injury to David Montgomery, the Lions will lean on Reynolds as their power back, specifically in third down situations. They’ve used Jahmyr Gibbs as more of a special utility back, so it’s expected that Reynolds will see more touches in his new role.
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