Spencer Ware (Kansas City Chiefs): Ware has a huge opportunity to wrestle control of the starting running back spot away from Charcandrick West. The San Diego Chargers give up 4.7 yards per carry and are 30th in the NFL against the run. The Chargers have given up the 5th most fantasy points to running backs and Ware is the primary goal line back already. Ware should be a solid RB2.
Shaun Draughn (San Francisco 49ers): Draughn is facing the Cleveland Browns defense which should be a cupcake matchup. The Browns give up the 6th most fantasy points to running backs and are one of the worst defenses against the run. Draughn averages around 4 receptions a game so he could be a sneaky PPR flex play.
Duke Johnson JR (Cleveland Browns): This week the Duke faces a San Francisco 49ers defense that has struggled mightily against the run. The 49ers are currently 27th in the NFL against the run and give up 269.9 yards per game through the air which is a perfect combination for Johnson. Johnson has never been the guy to run the ball 20 times and get you 145 and a touchdown; he is the running back who will catch a deep pass or catch a pass in space and take it into the end zone. Johnson should have a solid outing as the 49ers will struggle to contain him.
Ameer Abdullah (Detroit Lions): Abdullah is going up against a St. Louis Rams defense that has been annihilated by injury. The Rams recently put Robert Quinn on IR officially making the Rams one of the worst teams against the run. Abdullah has had 60 plus yards in 2 straight games and is just waiting to break out. The Rams have given up the 8th most fantasy points to running backs and give up 116.3 yards per game.
