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With Week 12 of the NFL season upon us, there are some unique backfield situations across the league.
Denver Broncos' running back Latavius Murray appears to be in for a significant workload against the Carolina Panthers this week.
Is Murray a reliable fantasy option? Should you start him in fantasy leagues for Week 12?
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What Has Latavius Murray Done This Season?
The veteran has now had 12 or more total opportunities in three straight games while stuck in a backfield-by-committee situation. With Melvin Gordon waived and Chase Edmonds injured, that usage will only rise in the coming weeks as he slips into the lead-back role for the Broncos.
Murray is averaging just 3.3 yards per carry, but volume and consistent goal-line work can mask a lot of shortcomings. He carried the ball 17 times for 49 yards and a TD in Week 11 against the Raiders, while also mixing in four catches for 23 yards through the air.
Should I Start Latavius Murray In Week 12 Fantasy Football?
With the news that the Denver Broncos waived the perma-fumbling Melvin Gordon earlier this week and that Chase Edmonds is likely to miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain, Murray appears set to take over as the clear lead back for the Broncos. And while we're clearly dealing with a bad offense in Mile High, it's a role that fantasy managers can't ignore.
While Murray's upside is capped to an extent due to Denver's offensive inefficiencies, his sizable role as a clear lead back does offer fantasy value. GMs that need help can confidently add him and start him against the lowly Carolina Panthers in Week 12.
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