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Phil Clark profiles running back Elijah McGuire as a waiver wire pickup for Week 11 of the 2018 NFL season.
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ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire was recommended here as one of the premier waiver-wire targets even before the Jets activated him from IR, and the rationale for adding him gained momentum after he accumulated 67 total yards on 10 touches upon his return in Week 9. New York’s dreadful performance in Week 10 included a substantial first-half deficit, which altered the frequency with which the Jets utilized their running backs.
That resulted in McGuire receiving eight touches (55 yards) while splitting the workload with Isaiah Crowell (9 touches/37 total yards/1 touchdown) and Trenton Cannon (2 carries/30 yards). Still, this should not deter anyone from adding him, since he appears to be the Jets' most proficient back. Crowell does not have an impressive track record in performing as a workhorse, and Cannon is not a genuine threat to continue pilfering touches. That keeps McGuire among the preferred roster additions, as he provides the potential to deliver favorable scoring after the Jets return from their bye.
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