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Injuries at the running back position late in the season can put fantasy teams into desperate situations. RB is a scarce position, and it can be hard to find replacements when one of your weekly starters suddenly isn't able to play.
In a similar vein, though NFL teams' WR2 players don't typically have big games on a weekly basis, sometimes they pop off, and the upside helps propel teams to wins when that happens. Teams with better-than-average second-string wideouts can provide nice upside through those players.
So who are three players who could have bigger roles due to injuries, and should you start them?
Should I Start Roschon Johnson for Fantasy Football?
Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson could see a bigger role in Week 12. The team's lead back, D'Andre Swift (groin), is dealing with a groin injury that he picked up in his team's Week 11 loss. Swift is officially designated as "Questionable" for Sunday's upcoming game.
#Bears RB D’Andre Swift, who has a groin injury, tells me there’s no question he’ll play Sunday.
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) November 22, 2024
However, he's expressed full confidence that he'll play in this game. Johnson doesn't have much upside as the team's RB2, and it looks like it will remain that way for Week 12. He doesn't have a consistent pass-catching or goal-line role, so he should be left on fantasy benches as a handcuff. He should stay on fantasy benches in this case.
However, if Swift is a surprise inactive, Johnson becomes a solid RB3/FLEX play due to projected volume and goal-line work.
Should I Start Jahan Dotson for Fantasy Football?
No. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson has almost no upside in fantasy football. Despite the fact that the team's second-string wideout, DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is officially "Out" for Week 12, Dotson simply isn't a good receiver. He's hardly seen any work this season.
Eagles ruled out WR DeVonta Smith for Sunday night’s game vs. the Rams due to his hamstring injury. pic.twitter.com/HYy94nqcZC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 22, 2024
The offense will do what it did before, which is concentrate itself around its superstars. It's worth mentioning even elite WR A.J. Brown, the team's No. 1 option, and Smith have had disappointing seasons. The Eagles now have Saquon Barkley dominating offensive work, and quarterback Jalen Hurts has disappointed.
Expect plenty of Brown, Saquon, Hurts rushes, and tight end Dallas Goedert on Sunday. Dotson may have three targets if he's lucky.
Should I Start Dylan Laube for Fantasy Football?
In deep leagues where running backs are extremely scarce, some fantasy managers are finding themselves starting Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube. The rookie has been a healthy scratch most of the season, and he lost a fumble on his lone attempt all year.
#Raiders HC Antonio Pierce: "I said this before, I don't throw away young rookie... The one thing you don't want to do is beat them up mentally. Once you lose them, how do you get them back?"
On Dylan Laube with a chip on his shoulder after fumble issues early in the year
— Justin Churchill (@ChurchillAtoZ) November 22, 2024
He's a desperation play. With two of the team's RBs listed as "Doubtful" for Sunday's game, we may see Laube split time with RB Ameer Abdullah, who's normally third on the depth chart. They'll face a stiff Denver Broncos defense that just held the Atlanta Falcons to six points in Week 12. We don't recommend starting Laube.
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