New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen broke out against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football in Week 7. He scored two passing touchdowns on his way to five catches for 71 yards and 11 carries for 43 yards.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 8: Shane Vereen
Vereen should be good to go after a big Week 7. Should you start him against the Bears?
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The Patriots are clearly going to give him the rock and it'll be through the air as well. With running back Stevan Ridley (knee) out for the year, Jonas Gray was on the only other running back to get carries in Week 7, and that capped at three.
He'll get the Chicago Bears this week. They have been struggling against the pass and just allowed 27 points against the Miami Dolphins at home last week. They have also given up receiving touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. In other words, this looks like a tailor-made matchup for Vereen and he should be featured in your lineup again.
Fantasy impact: You’re obviously starting him in a PPR or even half-PPR, and he should still be in all standard lineups this week.
