Devonta Freeman-Baltimore Ravens-22% rostered in Yahoo
With Ty'Son Williams still an afterthought, and LaTavius Murray sidelined, Freeman is the best bet to lead the Ravens' backfield in touches and scoring. Don't let last weeks' goal-line touchdown by LeVeon Bell fool you, he isn't anything more than a game-script dependant goal-line back.
The Dolphins haven't been the most generous to opposing RB over the past month, but on the season they have been a little worse than the middle of the road. With Jacoby Brissett under center again, I look for the Ravens to control the game, and therefore the running attack, which could translate into double-digit touches and a low-end RB2/Flex play in Week 10.
D'Ernest Johnson-Cleveland Browns-41% rostered in Yahoo
With the recent news of both Nick Chubb and Demetric Felton being placed on the COVID-IR, Johnson is the single biggest beneficiary. If we go back to Week 7 vs the Broncos, Johnson played 71% of the rushing snaps and put up 22/146/1, and even chipped in 2 receptions for 22 yards.
This week the Browns get a difficult matchup against the Patriots. If we have learned anything about Belichek, it is that he will look to eliminate his opponent's biggest threat. What has to be determined is if that is the running game of Johnson or the limited passing attack. Either way, Johnson is a solid add since there are pretty much no threats to stolen carries.