Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray produced in a rare game that featured a commitment to running the football.
DeMarco Murray totals 111 yards and 2 touchdowns for fantasy owners
The Cowboys’ feature back amassed over 100 total yards in his fifth straight game. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Entering the game, the Washington Redskins defense allowed 21 rushing touchdowns and 1,552 rushing yards, and the Cowboys capitalized. Murray ripped off chunks of yardage routinely, including a 43-yard gain. Murray finished the afternoon with 96 yards on 22 carries and a touchdown, and also caught three passes for 15 yards, including the game-winning touchdown reception.
Fantasy Spin: Good things tend to happen when Murray is heavily involved in the game plan, and Sunday was no different. For owners who needed a great output from Murray during championship week, it was the perfect finish to cap off an inconsistent season. For owners who got burned by him in key weeks, it was a sarcastic sendoff.
For owners who are still playing fantasy football in Week 17, Murray remains a low-end RB1 with upside during a game where the Cowboys have everything to play for.
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