Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley confirmed that running back Denard Robinson will get the start for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. Toby Gerhart is practicing in full and is expected to get a few reps, but will be the backup for now.
Jaguars sticking with Denard Robinson, Toby Gerhart no longer has fantasy value
The Jaguars have named Robinson the Week 8 starter, even though Gerhart is expected to return. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Robinson got the start over Storm Johnson in Week 7 and jump-started Jacksonville's stagnant running game -- he rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns, helping the Jaguars get their first win of the season. Gerhart was signed in the offseason to be the feature back, but injuries and ineffectiveness saw him slide down the depth chart.
Fantasy impact: Robinson is one of the hottest waiver wire pickups this week and has a bright future as the Jaguars’ starter, but fantasy owners should keep expectations tempered against Miami’s stout run defense. He remains just a flex play until the Jags prove they can get a more consistent ground game going. Gerhart can be safely dropped in all leagues -- Johnson is the handcuff to own for now.
