Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch rushed for 72 yards on 17 carries and added 45 receiving yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 5 win over Washington. Lynch's only rival in the running game was quarterback Russell Wilson, who topped him with an 11-carry, 122-yard performance of his own. Going into Week 5, Lynch was averaging 78 yards per game and had three rushing touchdowns. He was also averaging 27 receiving yards per game and had two receiving touchdowns.
Marshawn Lynch still a beast for fantasy owners
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch had a big day on “Monday Night Football.” We bring you the fantasy implications.
Fantasy impact: Lynch is still the man in Seattle and his only real challenger is running back Christine Michael, who was inactive due to injuries elsewhere on the roster. Lynch is still getting it done and he will remain a must-start across all fantasy leagues. The only concern is a struggling offensive line, but the beauty of Lynch is his ability to make plays despite it. The Seahawks will face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. The Cowboys are giving up the 13th-fewest fantasy points to running backs.
