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Helping make the right lineup calls at running back for Week 7
By Jamey Eisenberg Oct 20, 2022 at 11:23 am ET • 1 min read The bye losses are significant for Week 7 -- Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison, Miles Sanders, Devin Singletary, Darrell Henderson and Cam Akers. Plus Jonathan Taylor, D'Andre Swift, J.K. Dobbins, James Conner, Eno Benjamin, Damien Harris, Cordarrelle Patterson, Nyheim Hines and Deon Jackson are among the backs dealing with injuries. So which running backs should you be counting on this week? It is our objective to help you find running backs you'll want to move in and out of your lineups based on matchups every week. Playing matchups is key, and we're here to find you the perfect path to a winning in 2022. More Week 7: Waiver Wire QB Preview RB Preview WR Preview Trade Values START 'EM & SIT 'EMRunning Backs
RBs to Start Projections powered by Sportsline Kenneth Walker III RB SEA Seattle • #9Age: 22 • Experience: Rookie
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MATCHUP
@ LAC LAC -6.5 O/U 51OPP VS RB
31stPROJ PTS
17.4RB RNK
14thYTD Stats
RUYDS
243REC
8REYDS
27TD
2FPTS G
9.5 Walker looked amazing in Week 6 against Arizona and should be locked into your starting lineups now. He had 21 carries for 97 yards and a touchdown, along with two catches for 13 yards on three targets. He's now scored in consecutive games, and he has a fantastic matchup in Week 7 against the Chargers. Six running backs have scored at least 14 PPR points against the Chargers this season, including five in the past three games. This should be a top-10 performance for Walker in Week 7. Dameon Pierce RB HOU Houston • #31Age: 22 • Experience: Rookie
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@ LV LV -7 O/U 45.5OPP VS RB
7thPROJ PTS
14RB RNK
13thYTD Stats
RUYDS
412REC
13REYDS
57TD
3FPTS G
15.6 Pierce comes off his bye in Week 6 with Texans coach Lovie Smith saying the running back "needs to get at least 20 carries" a game. Pierce wasn't far off from that already with at least 20 total touches in three games in a row, including two with at least 20 carries over that span. And it's great that he has 11 targets in his past two games, with nine catches, so keep throwing him the ball. The Raiders have only allowed two running backs to score more than 14 PPR points this season, but Pierce should get enough work, once again, to be a standout Fantasy option in all leagues. Travis Etienne RB JAC Jacksonville • #1Age: 23 • Experience: 2 yrs.
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vs NYG JAC -3 O/U 42OPP VS RB
11thPROJ PTS
11.3RB RNK
20thYTD Stats
RUYDS
301REC
13REYDS
146TD
0FPTS G
9.6 Etienne is starting to play much better of late, and hopefully a monster game is on the horizon. He scored 14 PPR points against Houston in Week 5 and then 12 PPR points last week at the Colts, and he hasn't scored a touchdown yet this year. But he's playing more than James Robinson over the past two games, and he should have the chance for another quality outing this week against the Giants. Four running backs have scored at least 14 PPR points against the Giants this year, including Kenyan Drake last week for the Ravens. Najee Harris RB PIT Pittsburgh • #22Age: 24 • Experience: 2 yrs.
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@ MIA MIA -7 O/U 44.5OPP VS RB
22ndPROJ PTS
12.6RB RNK
21stYTD Stats
RUYDS
264REC
15REYDS
71TD
3FPTS G
10.8 Is Harris going to deliver a top-10 performance this week at Miami? Probably not. But can he still function as a No. 2 running back in all leagues? That should be safe. He's actually scored at least 12 PPR points in three of his past five games, with two touchdowns over that span. The games where he failed to reach that total were against the Jets and Bills, and those run defenses are solid. The Dolphins have allowed five running backs to score at least 15 PPR points over the past four games, with six touchdowns scored over that span. While Harris has been a bust this season based on where he was drafted and his overall production so far, he can still be a starter in the majority of leagues this week on Sunday night. Sleepers (Start/Sit) Projections powered by Sportsline Brian Robinson Jr. RB WAS Washington • #8Age: 23 • Experience: Rookie
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vs GB GB -5 O/U 41.5OPP VS RB
19thPROJ PTS
9.5RB RNK
27thYTD Stats
RUYDS
82REC
0REYDS
0TD
1FPTS G
7.1 A physical running game has caused problems for Green Bay this season, and the Commanders will hopefully recognize that and lean on Robinson. The Packers have allowed four rushing touchdowns in the past three games to Damien Harris, Saquon Barkley, Gary Brightwell and Breece Hall over that span, and for the season, seven running backs have scored at least 12 PPR points against Green Bay. Robinson took over as the lead running back in Week 6 at Chicago with 17 carries for 60 yards and a touchdown, and he should have the chance for a hefty workload again this week. While Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic will get touches, this should be a good matchup to trust Robinson as a No. 2 running back in all leagues, with his value higher in non-PPR. Kenyan Drake RB BAL Baltimore • #17Age: 28 • Experience: 7 yrs.
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vs CLE BAL -6.5 O/U 45.5OPP VS RB
32ndPROJ PTS
8RB RNK
32ndYTD Stats
RUYDS
184REC
3REYDS
24TD
1FPTS G
7.5 J.K. Dobbins (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, and he could be limited or out this week against the Browns. That could put Drake in a spot to be the lead running back in a solid matchup, and he just had 10 carries for 119 yards and a touchdown, along with one catch for 8 yards on two targets, against the Giants in Week 6 when Dobbins couldn't finish the game. Now, keep in mind that Drake failed to succeed in the first two weeks of the season when Dobbins was out, combining for five PPR points against the Jets and Dolphins. But Cleveland has allowed six running backs to score at least 13 PPR points this season, and Drake would be a flex option if Dobbins can't go. Kareem Hunt RB CLE Cleveland • #27Age: 27 • Experience: 6 yrs.
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@ BAL BAL -6.5 O/U 45.5OPP VS RB
18thPROJ PTS
10.7RB RNK
26thYTD Stats
RUYDS
259REC
14REYDS
83TD
3FPTS G
11 The Ravens are among the league leaders in receptions allowed to running backs with 41, and hopefully Jacoby Brissett can get Hunt involved in the passing game this week. There have been eight running backs with at least three catches against Baltimore this season, and Hunt has three games with at least three receptions on the year. Hunt will most likely need a touchdown to reward Fantasy managers since he's still stuck behind Nick Chubb, but Baltimore has allowed three touchdowns to running backs in the past three games. A.J. Dillon RB GB Green Bay • #28Age: 24 • Experience: 3 yrs.
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@ WAS GB -5.5 O/U 41.5OPP VS RB
16thPROJ PTS
8.4RB RNK
29thYTD Stats
RUYDS
286REC
13REYDS
80TD
1FPTS G
9.3 It seems like the Packers are going to try and get their backfield going to help make things easier on offense. At least that's the hope for Aaron Jones and Dillon, and Dillon can be used as a flex option this week in the majority of leagues. Washington has allowed six total touchdowns to running backs, and Dillon is due to score after not finding the end zone since Week 1. I also like that he got four catches in Week 6 against the Jets on six targets, and hopefully Aaron Rodgers will start throwing to him and Jones on a consistent basis this week and moving forward. RBs to Sit Projections powered by Sportsline Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB KC Kansas City • #25Age: 23 • Experience: 3 yrs.
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@ SF KC -3 O/U 48.5OPP VS RB
3rdPROJ PTS
10.9RB RNK
23rdYTD Stats
RUYDS
256REC
16REYDS
137TD
5FPTS G
14.2 The downside for Edwards-Helaire was on display the past two weeks when he didn't score a touchdown, and he failed to score against Las Vegas in Week 5 and Buffalo in Week 6, combining for nine PPR points over that span. He's played fewer snaps than Jerick McKinnon in four of the past five games, and Edwards-Helaire could struggle for positive production again this week. The 49ers have only allowed three touchdowns to running backs all season and just two to score more than 11 PPR points. It's hard to completely bench Edwards-Helaire in most leagues, but I consider him more of a flex option this week given the matchup. James Robinson RB JAC Jacksonville • #25Age: 24 • Experience: 3 yrs.
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vs NYG JAC -3 O/U 42OPP VS RB
11thPROJ PTS
8.8RB RNK
30thYTD Stats
RUYDS
340REC
9REYDS
46TD
4FPTS G
11.9 Robinson actually ran well in Week 6 at Indianapolis with 12 carries for 54 yards, but he failed to score a touchdown for the third game in a row. He's now combined for 13 PPR points over that span, and he's getting outplayed by Travis Etienne. If Robinson scores this week against the Giants, Fantasy managers will be happy, but he doesn't do enough in the passing game (nine catches for 46 yards on 10 targets) to trust him without a touchdown. And he has just one game with more than 66 rushing yards this year. Robinson is better left for a flex play in non-PPR leagues. Melvin Gordon RB DEN Denver • #25Age: 29 • Experience: 8 yrs.
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vs NYJ DEN -1.5 O/U 39.5OPP VS RB
14thPROJ PTS
7.7RB RNK
42ndYTD Stats
RUYDS
201REC
11REYDS
98TD
1FPTS G
7.2 I originally had Latavius Murray listed here until we got word Wednesday afternoon that Gordon will start again in Week 7 against the Jets. So whether it's Gordon or Murray or Mike Boone, this is a backfield to avoid. One of these running backs will likely need to score a touchdown to help Fantasy managers, and the combination of Gordon, Murray, Boone and Javonte Williams has one touchdown this season. The Jets also have allowed just one rushing touchdown to a running back in their past three games, including matchups with Joe Mixon, Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon. Raheem Mostert RB MIA Miami • #31Age: 30 • Experience: 8 yrs.
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vs PIT MIA -7 O/U 44.5OPP VS RB
21stPROJ PTS
10.2RB RNK
24thYTD Stats
RUYDS
309REC
8REYDS
64TD
1FPTS G
8.6 Mostert should once again be the lead running back for the Dolphins in Week 7, but he's only worth using as a flex. Despite three games in a row with at least 15 total touches, he only has one outing with more than nine PPR points. The Steelers have allowed five total touchdowns to running backs this year, but only one running back has gained more than 71 yards on the ground. If Mostert scores his second touchdown of the season Sunday night then Fantasy managers will be happy to have used him, but I would only start him as a flex in most leagues. Bust Alert (Start/Sit) Projections powered by Sportsline David Montgomery RB CHI Chicago • #32Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.