Normally, a rookie running back drafted in the seventh round is not one of the most highly coveted players in the world of fantasy football. This is still the case with the Detroit Lions’ Dwayne Washington, but the running back could be starting in a bunch of fantasy lineups this week.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 15: Dwayne Washington looking to carry the load
The Lions running back is expected to be the featured player in the team’s backfield. We explore the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Detroit’s current offensive backfield is full of injuries, and Washington could end up taking over much of the workload this week against the New York Giants.
The Lions running back has only 261 total yards this season, but he averaged over four yards per touch during the team’s win over the Chicago Bears last week.
Against the run in 2016, the Giants defense has played pretty well. However, three players from the position group have been able to rush for 75 yards or more against the defense in New York’s past four games.
Yahoo is projecting Washington to end Sunday with just 56 total yards on 14 touches. But if Detroit’s top two running backs — Theo Riddick and Zach Zenner — end up not playing, Washington may be worth a start for some fantasy owners this week.
