A big reason why the Minnesota Vikings have lost four of their last five games is the disappearance of the run game.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 13: Matt Asiata a risky play vs. Cowboys
As usual, it’s touchdown or bust for Matt Asiata and fantasy owners.
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Minnesota has tried splitting carries between Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata, but neither back has accounted for 100 all-purpose yards since Week 5. But while both backs have struggled to put up yards, Asiata has been reliable at the goal line.
He has scored in three straight games and has five touchdowns this season. As long as Minnesota gets to the red zone one or two times per game, Asiata will have a great chance of scoring.
However, Asiata may not have that success this week when Minnesota hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.
Fantasy Impact: Yahoo! ranks Asiata as the 35th-best running back in Week 13. He faces a Cowboys defense allowing the third-fewest fantasy points to running backs this season.
Keep Asiata benched this week.
