Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is now owned by a majority of fantasy participants in the wake of Jay Ajayi’s departure. The question is, what do owners do with him now?
Fantasy football Week 10: Kenyan Drake start or sit?
Miami’s got a running-back-by-committee scenario going. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Drake rushed nine times for 69 yards in Week 9 and faces a tough Carolina Panthers defense in Week 10.
Fantasy impact: Drake’s numbers from last week sound impressive given his limited action. The catch is that 42 of his yards came on one carry.
Where Drake really provided value was through the passing game. He caught six passes for 35 yards against Oakland. One of those catches converted a two-point attempt.
After a tough 2016 season, Carolina’s defense has really come around in 2017. Couple that with the fact Drake is splitting carries with Damien Williams and it’s hard to imagine that either back would be worth starting this week.
Even in deep leagues, playing Drake in Week 10 is ill advised. He’s on the road against a tough opponent in a limited role.
Recommendation: Sit
