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Week 11 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already here as managers are set for another wild week of action across the gridiron. The running back position has been constantly changing throughout this season and has been one of the most volatile we’ve seen in recent years. With the fantasy playoffs just around the corner, rosters will have to be finalized as managers pin their workhorse running running backs for the rest of the season.
Week 10 saw a number of developments, including Colts’ Jonathan Taylor with another three-touchdown performance as he continues to make a case for the NFL’s MVP. Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs also had a monster fantasy week with 42.2 (PPR) points on three touchdowns and 142 rushing yards. Dolphins’ De’Von Achane posted a whopping 174 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns, while Rams’ Kyren Williams added two touchdowns in his win as well.
Aside from top options like San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey and Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson, we’ll be taking a look at some of the solid start options for running back in Week 11 and seeing who can stay on the bench.
This Week’s Top RB Starts:
New England Patriots’ RB TreVeyon Henderson
Rookie back TreVeyon Henderson broke out in a massive way in Week 10 with 14 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns, resulting in 32.0 (PPR) fantasy points in the biggest game of his pro career. Throughout most of the season, Henderson has been seen as a fringe start with lead running back Rhamondre Stevenson in the mix. However, with Stevenson battling an injury, Henderson has clearly proven he’s capable of handling lead back duties for this offense.
Facing the New York Jets on Thursday Night, Henderson sees a favorable matchup against a defense allowing 138.2 rushing yards per game to opponents. Furthermore, Stevenson could be held out during this short week to give him added rest as the Patriots should feel confident in starting their rookie in a game where they’re 12-point favorites to win. Heading into the week with a ‘questionable’ designation, managers should feel confident starting Henderson in Week 11 if he’s able to go.
Detroit Lions’ RB David Montgomery
With the increased role of RB Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield, much of David Montgomery’s fantasy success is predicated on opportunities in the red zone, particularly inside the five-yard line. He’s managed to find pay dirt in four games this season, scoring 10.0 or more fantasy points on each occasion.
The Philadelphia Eagles notably had their defensive battle against the Packers on Monday Night Football, but it was clear they were left bruised on both sides of the ball. The Detroit running game has picked things up over the last week and they could be facing a wounded Eagles’ defense in...
