Zamir White Could Need Positive Game Script To Outproduce Alexander Mattison
2 months agoLas Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White will need a positive game-script against the Ravens to outproduce his backfield mate Alexander Mattison in Week 2. Mattison is the passing-down back, and in losing games where the Raiders are forced to pass more, he should take the lead. That happened in Week 1, with White only recording 38% of snaps to Mattison's 60%. White did have 13 rushing attempts to Mattison's five, though. White's early down role becomes more valuable if the Raiders sustain drives, but the lack of pass-catching limits his PPR upside. The 24-year-old only averaged 3.4 yards per carry in Week 1, and he's unlikely to boost those numbers against a tough Ravens defense. White is a low-end RB3/flex in most leagues and should be benched in Week 2 in fantasy lineups. RotoBaller is on board with this assessment, ranking him 37th out of all running backs in Week 2.
Source: FantasyPros
Source: FantasyPros