6) De’Von Achane vs. Bucs
Achane is another back who will be leaned on heavily by his team, but in his case, it’s because they’re starting a quarterback that most likely will be playing in the UFL next year. The Buccaneers are pretty tough against inside runners, but Achane is going to do most of his damage around the outside and as a pass catcher. We would like to see more than the 3 targets he got in the passing game last week, but we’ll take those 90 total yards, a touchdown again, over what some other backs offer as a floor.
7) Chase Brown vs. Cardinals
We had Brown as a top 10 back last week, and he came through like gangbusters, so let’s roll with him while he’s hot. While I’d love to say he will be able to repeat his 3-touchdown performance from a week ago, I’m feeling pretty good about his chances to have a big day against this Arizona defense. I love this game to shoot out and want to get any piece of it in my lineup that I can. While Michael Carter isn’t going to make this list, he’s not a bad start as a RB2 or flex this week as the Cardinals’ starting back.
8) Travis Etienne vs. Colts
He had a bit of a quiet game last week, but if we told you he was going to put up over 15 PPR points against the Broncos, I’m sure most of you would have gladly taken it. That’s exactly what he did, and now this week he gets a much softer matchup against the Colts. The last time these two teams met, Etienne was able to find paydirt twice in a game the Jaguars won handily, 36-19. That also happens to be the game where Daniel Jones was injured, effectively ending the Colts’ magical season. This should be a great game script for Etienne to pile up yards and at least one score.
