Jerick McKinnon might just be one of the biggest surprises of the 2017 fantasy season. Since Dalvin Cook suffered a devastating knee injury, McKinnon has put together 245 total yards and three touchdowns.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 7: What to do with Jerick McKinnon
Minnesota’s default top rusher is absolutely on fire. We break down the fantasy implications.
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That’s a ton of production in just two games. The question is, can he keep it going for a longer stretch of games?
Fantasy impact: McKinnon has had opportunities to impress in Minnesota before. The legendary Adrian Peterson missed extended periods with major injuries. Matt Asiata was relegated to goal line duties over the last few years and no one else seemed to emerge for the Vikings.
McKinnon displayed flashes of incredible athletic ability during various times in his early career. Now he may finally be getting things together. Some who are aware of his past may be tempted to overlook McKinnon for another week or two, but frankly this is the wrong week to do that.
The Vikings face a Baltimore Ravens team that is very generous to running games. Start McKinnon.
Recommendation: Sit
