Which backfield has more clarity than meets the eye for you in Week 6?
- 49ers
- Eagles
- Washington
- Chiefs
- Broncos
PHIL ALEXANDER
- The Chiefs, as usual, are implied to lead the slate in points scored. I'm not sure why the guy who handled 80% of their backfield touches last week, won't be prioritized by the masses. Play Damien Williams in tournaments.
- It's pretty simple with the Broncos. Avoid Royce Freeman and his empty-calorie touches. Play Phillip Lindsay at a middling price point and low ownership. He's crashed through his 25-point ceiling twice in the last three games and Denver will need his explosive plays to put up points on a tough Tennessee defense.
JASON WOOD
I'm not sure why the Eagles backfield is confusing right now. You either play Jordan Howard or you don't. Howard has five touchdowns on the season and has played his way into a trusted role, particularly in the all-important goal-line formations. Miles Sanders is a change-of-pace back right now, and needs to play more consistently to win back the No. 1 role.
In Washington, the shift to Brian Callahan as head coach guarantees the team will try (emphasis on try) to run the ball more. In most weeks the game script won't allow Washington to be run-heavy, but against the Dolphins there's a good chance Adrian Peterson will have fantasy relevance.
JAMES BRIMACOMBE
Phillip Lindsay looks legit right now in Denver. He is not giving up on his team and continues to make the most out of his touches. Every week he seems to be a player that most of the DFS community is disregarding and mainly that is because of the team and offense that he plays in. He looks to be a great option each week moving forward and should be in consideration on your tournament teams and could even be in the conversation of cash teams.
WILL GRANT
- 49ers
- Chiefs
BJ VANDERWOUDE
All of these backfields pose committee problems on some level, but I think the Chiefs and the Broncos are the two I feel most comfortable with. Damien Williams saw the lion's share of the touches last week (even if it was an average total overall), and his role in a shootout feels much more cemented than if the Chiefs are struggling to score. Williams value comes from the passing game and the red zone, two areas that should be highlighted if the game script dictates a fast pace.
The Broncos seem intent on splitting the carries between Royce Freeman and Philip Lindsey, however, the difference between the two is Lindsey is capable of putting up big numbers with his share of touches. Freeman is playing very well, averaging 4.5 yards per carry, but Lindsey is the one seeing touches--and converting-- in the red zone. Lindsey also brings an explosive element that Freeman doesn't have and that tends to work in his favor. Freeman has yet to see more carries in a game than Lindsey, and I don't see that changing in the next couple weeks. The play here is Lindsey, as he brings a higher floor and ceiling.