With starter Marhsawn Lynch out with an abdomen injury, Seattle Seahawks undrafted rookie free agent running back Thomas Rawls had a career game Sunday. Rawls topped 250 yards from scrimmage in the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Fantasy football waiver wire advice: Thomas Rawls is a prime target
With so many questions surrounding Marshawn Lynch, Rawls is very appealing. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Rawls had 30 carries Sunday for 209 yards and a touchdown. He added 46 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown on three catches. With Lynch out, Rawls was easily the team's lead running back. Fred Jackson saw only four carries for 11 yards in the game.
Fantasy impact: Lynch has now missed three games this season altogether, and played almost none in another. In those four games, Rawls has averaged more than 140 yards from scrimmage per game, including his 255 on Sunday. He only had one touchdown on the season before Sunday’s explosion, but regardless, with Lynch out, Rawls is a must-start.
The question, of course, is how long Lynch might be out. The veteran is slated to see a groin specialist Monday to check his abdomen, and there have been rumors of a possible sports hernia and extended missed time. There’s a lot that would have to happen between now and that, but regardless, Rawls -- owned in only 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues as of Sunday night -- needs to be added in all leagues of all sizes.
