Alex Collins has been off his game the last two weeks for the Baltimore Ravens. The starting rusher will look to get back on track in a must-win season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. The sophomore workhorse hit a wall after gaining a season-high 120 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. Collins was held to 51 yards on 18 carries in the win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday. He also caught three passes for 15 yards in the contest. He had a season-low 19 rushing yards in Week 15.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 17: What to do with Alex Collins
Collins looks to rebound with a playoff berth on the line for the Ravens. We look at the fantasy implications.
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Collins has another excellent matchup against the lowly Bengals rushing defense in Week 17. The Bengals have allowed over 100 rushing yards to opposing backs in eight of their last nine games. Collins needs 105 yards to reach his first 1,000-yard season of his career.
Fantasy impact: Collins should have played much better against the Colts in Week 16. The matchup was definitely in his favor. It sucks for owners that he is hitting a wall in the most critical fantasy weeks of the season. Still, Collins averages just under five yards per carry. He is also the lead rusher in a run-heavy offense. The Bengals are less of a threat than the Colts were last week. Collins should have a much better performance with the Ravens fighting to hold onto an AFC wild card spot.
