The Minnesota Vikings were all about running the ball with Latavius Murray in cruise control against Washington in Week 10. Murray ran the ball 17 times for 68 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings’ win. He still split carries with backup rusher Jerick McKinnon. McKinnon actually took more snaps in the game, but Murray out-touched him 17 to 12. The Vikings enjoyed a multi-possession lead over Washington most of the second half.
Fantasy football Week 11: Start or sit Latavius Murray?
Murray was the feature back as the Vikings focused on the run in Week 10. We look at the fantasy implications for Sunday.
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The Vikings may not be able to build such a cushion on the Los Angeles Rams, but their best mode of attack should still be the run in Week 11. The Rams passing defense is ranked seventh while they rank No. 22 against the run. The Rams have allowed the ninth-most yards and fourth-most touchdowns to running backs this season.
Fantasy impact: The Vikings favor Murray as their lead rusher. It is still hard to trust him to be consistent, however. Like teammate Jerick McKinnon, Murray’s fantasy value hinges on the matchup. This week, the Vikings will need to run the ball against the Rams. Murray has been favored to get more carries in Minnesota’s scheme all season. That trend should continue against the Rams Sunday. The matchup makes him a solid flex play this week.
