Running back DeMarco Murray was a touchdown gem for the Tennesse Titans in Week 10, scoring three times in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Murray scored twice running the ball and finished the game with 42 yards on 14 carries. He also caught four passes for 30 yards and his third touchdown. Murray split the backfield duties with second-year RB Derrick Henry, but out-touched Henry 18 to 11.
Fantasy football Week 11: Start or sit DeMarco Murray for ‘TNF’?
Murray faces a tough matchup coming off a season-high three touchdowns. We breakdown the fantasy implications.
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images
Touchdowns may be fleeting for Murray Thursday night against the Steelers. The Steelers have only given up five scores to opposing RBs so far this season. All of them rushing. Before Sunday, Murray only had two rushing touchdowns this season.
Fantasy impact: Touchdowns are important for Murray because he is not really doing much else running the ball. He only has one game this season where he averaged more than five yards per carry. Murray has been more involved in the passing game in recent weeks, but he only caught four passes for 47 yards in his best receiving game this year. So, if Murray does not score he is a fantasy bust. Thursday night he will need a lot of luck to score against the Steelers.
