With six teams on bye, serviceable running backs are far and few between. Fortunately, these names might be available for you to choose from.
Fantasy football sleepers, Week 4: Running Backs
Gio Bernard, Zac Stacy, Andre Ellington, Montee Ball, and Marshawn Lynch are all on bye. Here are a few names to plug into your Week 4 lineup.
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In a week with five typical starters on bye, Miller should be viewed as a top 10 start among running backs. The Dolphins have all but benched Ryan Tannehill, so all signs point to a busy day on the ground for Miami.
The Oakland Raiders were having enough problems stopping the run, but with one linebacker declared out and two more questionable, the seventh-worst defense against opposing running backs will need some luck to stop Miller.
Matt Asiata
On one hand, Asiata really doesn't do anything special and everyone knows it. Well, everyone except Mike Zimmer, and quite honestly, that's all that matters. He may not rush for more than 40 yards, but since being named the starter, Asiata has yet to receive less than six targets in a single game. The Minnesota Vikings are sure to keep giving him touches and as long as that continues, he should be considered an RB2 in any format.
The offensive line isn't without its flaws, but Eddie Lacy's struggles aren't solely because of it. Even if Lacy does take advantage of their matchup against the Chicago Bears, Starks has quietly received 37 percent of Green Bay Packers carries. If Lacy fails to start strong, look for Starks to suddenly become an optimal flex option.
