Ben Tate rushed for 123 yards on 22 carries in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. In his first game back since leaving with a knee injury in Week 1, Tate was more impressive than many would've expected in the Cleveland Browns' run game.
Ben Tate puts up solid numbers in fantasy return
Tate returned to action in Week 5 and broke 100 yards rushing. We break down the fantasy implications.
Andy Lyons
The Browns clearly weren't concerned about easing their No. 1 running back into the lineup again. Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell combined for 13 carries on Sunday, looking far less effective than Tate.
Fantasy impact: Owners might’ve been hesitant to start Tate in Week 5 after being sidelined for a few weeks. That won’t be the case going forward. While West and Crowell will likely still mix in here and there, Tate is clearly going to be heavily relied on when he’s healthy. That’s what the Browns paid him for.
If you’re a West or Crowell owner, these two are worth stashing if your roster can take them on. Otherwise, it will be hard to justify ever starting these two unless Tate gets hurt again, which is a decent possibility given his track record.
