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Isaiah Spiller is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup option for running backs. Target him as a free agent add off waivers for Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: When news emerged that Austin Ekeler was contending with an abdomen issue it served as a reminder that Isaiah Spiller or Sony Michel could ascend into an expanded workload if Ekeler would become unavailable during the Chargers’ upcoming matchups.
Joshua Kelley remains on injured reserve which provides the potential for Spiller to become Ekeler’s direct backup if he can overtake the inefficient Michel on the Chargers' depth chart.
Spiller established season highs in snap share (19%), rushing attempts (seven) and rushing yardage (29) when the Chargers traveled to Atlanta in Week 9 while Michel was limited to just one carry against the Falcons. Michel had entered Week 9 averaging 4.7 attempts, 13.0 yards per game, and an anemic 2.8 yards per carry, which would appear to provide Spiller with a path toward a weekly workload.
Kelley’s status should be monitored. However, Spiller’s encouraging usage provides the incentive for anyone with Ekeler on their roster to consider adding Spiller as a safeguard. This will prevent a roster dilemma that would develop if Ekeler is sidelined for any reason. All other managers with deeper benches can also consider stashing Spiller, as he could sustain an ongoing role as Ekeler’s backup.
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