Leonard Fournette The Safest Option In Tampa's Backfield
3 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette will take on the Falcons in Week 2 after operating as the team's lead back in Week 1. Fournette handled 14 touches, including a whopping seven targets, turning them into 59 scrimmage yards while playing 65 percent of the offensive snaps. Even with head coach Bruce Arians expressing confidence in Ronald Jones II after his Week 1 fumble, Fournette is still the safer bet to lead the team in touches against Atlanta. With a positive game script likely on tap, fantasy managers can turn to Fournette as a flex option in Week 2. It's also worth noting that Atlanta allowed two rushing scores to Fournette last year.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference