Tyler Allgeier A Low-End RB3 In A Good Matchup Versus Cowboys
3 weeks agoAtlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier reached double-digit carries for the second time in three weeks last Sunday, and despite averaging just 2.8 yards per carry in the contest, the 24-year-old still has a solid 5.2 yards per rush on the season, which lands him in the top 10 for qualified rushers. Allgeier needs the carries in order to maintain fantasy relevance, though, because he's found paydirt just once and is only minimally involved in the passing game with eight receptions on the season. Week 9 brings a matchup with a Cowboys defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs, having allowed 12 rushing TDs to opposing backs in seven games. Both teams like to throw the ball a lot, but that could mean more plays on both sides, and with the Falcons favored in a game with a high expected total (52), there's at least a decent chance Allgeier finds the end zone this week. The BYU product projects as a boom/bust RB3/4 in this good matchup.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN