Jay Ajayi was back on top of the Eagles running carousel in Week 13. Ajayi rushed nine times for 35 yards and caught three passes for 11 yards in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday. He had four more touches than starter LeGarrette Blount and six more than rookie rusher Corey Clement. Ajayi has been held under 50 total yards the last two games.
Fantasy football Week 14: Start or sit Jay Ajayi?
Ajayi reclaimed his spot as the lead rusher in the Eagles backfield Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Ajayi will continue to split carries with Blount and Clement Sunday versus the Los Angles Rams. He should get the bulk of the workload again in Week 14. The Rams offer a soft matchup for the former Miami Dolphin. They have given up the seventh-most rushing yards and fourth-most rushing touchdowns in the league this season.
Fantasy impact: Ajayi was on fire the first two games in an Eagles uniform but he has cooled off significantly the last two outings. The Eagles are determined to make this run committee work which hurts Ajayi’s fantasy stock. He still has been the best rusher for the Eagles since joining the team. It is also encouraging to see the third-year workhorse leading the pack again. Ajayi has an opportunity to have a big game against the Rams in Week 14 if the Eagles give him the most work. He is an RB2 with upside in this contest.
