TOP RUNNING BACK PLAYS
De’Von Achane, Dolphins – The blueprint to beat Buffalo is so simple that even Mike McDaniel shouldn’t be able to mess it up: run the football. Ollie Gordon is dealing with an injury, and Jaylen Wright hasn’t had a meaningful snap all season. Achane is the best way for Miami to keep it close, and he should be able to run for 100+ yards and a TD.
Kyren Williams, Rams – In his last three games vs. San Francisco, Williams has had 262 rushing yards, 97 receiving yards, and 5 TDs. One game might be lucky, two games feel like a coincidence, but three games is a pattern that I trust. Lock Williams in for 100+ yards from scrimmage and a TD.
Rico Dowdle, Panthers – It took a Chuba Hubbard injury for it to happen, but Carolina has finally found its RB1 in Dowdle. New Orleans traded away two key players on offense, so look for plenty of three-and-outs, giving Dowdle more opportunities for touches. He feels like a lock to score.
Quinshon Judkins, Browns – Speaking of teams that have given up, the Jets traded away their best run stopper (Quinnen Williams) and cover CB (Sauce Gardner) to stock up on picks for the coming seasons. Judkins is expected to be back and healthy in a game where Cleveland is likely to control the time of possession. Lock him in for 80+ rushing yards and a TD.
Honorable Mention: James Cook, Jahmyr Gibbs
