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BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Injuries to James Conner and Darrel Williams launched Benjamin into lead back responsibilities for Arizona during the Cardinals' Week 5 matchup with the Eagles. Conner was forced to the sideline with a rib issue after he had carried nine times and generated 55 yards on the ground. Williams had manufactured nine yards with his three attempts before he sustained a knee injury.
Their collective absence made Benjamin the beneficiary of an expanded workload, as the third-year back accumulated eight rushing attempts, and produced 25 yards on the ground. He also collected four of the five targets that were designated for members of the Cardinals’ backfield.
The status of Conner and Williams should be monitored during the week, as Benjamin would operate as Arizona’s RB1 if they are unavailable during the Cardinals’ NFC West matchup in Seattle. This would vault him into RB2 consideration for fantasy managers if that scenario develops.
Benjamin is also a viable roster addition even if Conner resurfaces on Sunday, as Benjamin will accumulate touches anytime that Connor is absent from Arizona’s lineup.
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