New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis fell flat in the Week 14 rematch with the Miami Dolphins. Now he has to regroup for a difficult matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 15: What to do with Dion Lewis
Lewis looks to bounce back against a tough Steelers defense Sunday. We look at the fantasy impact.
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Lewis rushed five times for 17 yards and caught five passes for 50 yards in the Patriots’ loss Monday. It was his fewest carries since Week 4 and a season-high receiving effort. Lewis had at least 15 carries and 92 yards in the two previous games. He has not scored a touchdown since Week 10.
The stakes are high between the Patriots and Steelers Sunday. The Patriots need all their weapons to pull off a big win on the road. The Steelers have been leaky against the run the last two games without defensive leader Ryan Shazier. Lewis has two career meetings with the Steelers. He had 120 total yards in their first meeting, but he was a ghost in the playoffs against the Steelers last season.
Fantasy impact: No Patriot had success running the ball against Miami Monday. They all saw more action in the passing game though. Lewis should be able to turn things around on the ground against the Steelers. He may find himself yielding to teammate Rex Burkhead in the red zone, however. Regardless, Lewis is a strong flex play this week with upside.
