Andre Ellington may not have won over the fantasy football community, but he will remain the focal point of the Arizona Cardinals once again, according to beat reporter Josh Weinfuss.
Andre Ellington remains ‘focal point’ of Cardinals offense, fantasy upside remains high
Now healthy, Andre Ellington expects to make a splash for the Arizona Cardinals in 2015. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Ellington averaged a dismal 3.3 yards per carry average in 2014 but still averaged the 15th-highest average fantasy points per game among running backs. The volume for him was there even if the efficiency wasn't, and it appears that there will be plenty of work for him despite competition from rookie David Johnson.
Fantasy Spin: Perhaps the biggest factor in this equation is that Ellington is finally healthy after compensating from a foot injury that hindered his production in 2014. Despite health being in his favor, fantasy owners are left with a sour taste in their mouths and aren’t drafting the high-end 2014 RB2 until the fifth round.
Getting Ellington that late would be a steal for owners in fantasy leagues of all formats, especially in PPR leagues. Health permitting, the Cardinals’ top back should once again push for a top-15 average point total each week.
