The Cleveland Browns made a surprising move this week when they waived running back Ben Tate. They've had a very confusing three-back rotation all year and they obviously felt Tate was superfluous to their ground attack.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 12: Isaiah Crowell and Terrance West
Isaiah Crowell looks like the guy and he has a great matchup. Should fantasy owners start him with so much uncertainty?
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That raises the obvious question: Which back is the lead dog now? Well, it would appear to be undrafted free agent Isaiah Crowell. He's had 13.0 carries per game in the last two weeks and a very impressive 4.6 yard- per-carry average on the season. Meanwhile, Terrance West had just five carries last week and only holds a 3.6 YPC on the year. On top of that, the team beat reporters have been discussing Crowell as the main guy. As long as he can avoid a fumble, he should get touches in the teens this week.
He and the Browns get the best matchup possible against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are dead last in fantasy points allowed to running backs have an abysmal defense all over the field.
Fantasy impact: Crowell is they guy you’ll want to use as a strong RB2 with a high ceiling. West should probably be benched, but he’s an option as a flex, too.
