After an impressive rookie season in 2015, Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls has only been able to play in two of the team’s games this year. Rawls has been out of action since he suffered a fractured fibula during the Seahawks’ Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 11: Thomas Rawls not a fantasy option just yet
The Seahawks’ running back is expected to return from a leg injury this Sunday. We explore the fantasy implications.
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All indications are pointing to the running back returning to the field for Seattle’s game on Sunday against Philadelphia as Rawls has been practicing all week long. But how much time does he actually see in his first game back?
Fantasy Impact: Even if Rawls is able to spend a good amount of time on the field Sunday, he may struggle to produce against a tough Eagles defense.
Philadelphia is giving up the eighth fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs in 2016. The Eagles have only allowed one touchdown to the position group in the last five weeks.
Yahoo! is only projecting Rawls to finish Sunday with 46 total yards on 10 touches. He might be a good option for fantasy owners to stash on their bench, but there is no reason for him to be given a starting spot this week.
