The Buffalo Bills will have running back LeSean McCoy at their disposal in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins. The team announced their inactives on Sunday, and McCoy was not among them. McCoy suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6, but he was able to get in enough practice to play this week. Prior to the game, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported McCoy could only get 25-35 snaps.
LeSean McCoy active for Bills, limited work expected for fantasy owners
The Buffalo Bills announced their inactives, and LeSean McCoy is dressed for the game. We break down his fantasy expectations for Week 7.
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Fantasy implications: McCoy got 49 snaps in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, and 44 snaps in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. In those appearances, he had 140 rushing yards and 150 rushing yards, respectively. A snap count is not ideal, but he has proven in recent weeks that he can make the most of his work. He is not an RB1 this week, but he is an RB2 or flex play depending on the status of your running backs.
Mike Gillislee will get the snaps if McCoy does not play, and could still be a solid flex play. There is no guarantee McCoy finishes out the game. And if the Bills jump on top early, Rex Ryan might choose to rest McCoy, which means more opportunities for Gillislee.
