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Beanie Wells Doesn’t Want To Wait For Playing Time: Fantasy Implications

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells is hoping to get into Sunday’s game with New England a little earlier than he did in Week 1. We break down the fantasy implications.

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Aug 10, 2012; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (26) warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 27-17. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE
Aug 10, 2012; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (26) warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 27-17. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE
Aug 10, 2012; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (26) warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 27-17. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells doesn't want to wait for his playing time in Week 2. Wells didn't get into last weekend's win over Seattle until the second quarter and finished with just 14 yards on seven carries. He says (via the Arizona Republic) there was no rhythm in Week 1 and that his style of play isn't "sitting and watching." Wells split carries with Ryan Williams, who had 9 yards on eight carries. Arizona plays the New England Patriots in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Neither Wells nor Williams made much of a case for playing time in Week 1 and they both should have a limited impact this weekend as well. Fantasy owners should look at them both only as a No. 3 running back or flex option at best.

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