Relying on a New England Patriots running back for fantasy football purposes has not been the greatest of ideas in recent years. However, current Patriots rusher LeGarrette Blount has been one of the most consistent backs in the NFL this season.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 14: LeGarrette Blount has a tough matchup on Monday
The Patriots’ running back faces off against an impressive Ravens run defense. We explore the fantasy implications.
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He has found the end zone in nine of his 12 games this year and he is less than 50 yards away from gaining more than 1,000 rushing yards in a season for the second time in his career.
Fantasy Impact: Blount has already eclipsed the 100 rushing yard mark in a game four times in 2016, but it does not seem likely that he will do it for a fifth time when he and New England match up against the Baltimore Ravens this week.
In 2016, the Ravens’ defense is giving up the fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs. The defense has only allowed one player from the position group to score a touchdown in their last 10 games.
Yahoo! has Blount finishing his game against Baltimore with 67 total yards and one touchdown on 17 touches. But his matchup alone may be enough for some fantasy owners to keep him on their bench for this week.
