The backfield in Seattle is complicated. Though the Seahawks have Eddie Lacy and C.J. Prosise, rookie Chris Carson was the workhorse in Week 1. The seventh-round pick played 26 snaps, 10 more than the next rusher, and rushed six times for 39 yards. He also had one catch for 10 yards.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 2: Chris Carson
The Seahawks rookie led the rushing attack Week 1, but the return of stater Thomas Rawls puts a damper on his fantasy outlook.
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Things are going to get more complicated in the Seahawks’ backfield Sunday with the return of starter Thomas Rawls. Rawls went down with an ankle injury during the preseason. The Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers Sunday.
Fantasy impact: Carson has a lot of fantasy potential, but the Seahawks rushing game is ugly. QB Russell Wilson led all rushers Week 1 with 40 yards. Now that Rawls is returning to the field, playing time for Carson is bound to take a dip. The Seahawks have a much easier matchup against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday. Unfortunately, that does not mean owners should expect more from Carson this week.
