Hey!
We’re entering the stretch run of the fantasy season, the perfect time to capitalize on overreactions and misleading box scores.
Here are 3 RBs whose roles and usage quietly make them perfect buy targets right now:
#3 Woody Marks - the sneaky workhorse
Marks had a quiet Week 11 on the surface but underneath that box score… his role actually got better.
He played 66% of the snaps, handled nearly 80% of the backfield touches, and ran a strong route rate, while Nick Chubb barely played.
Marks didn’t just “lead” the Texans backfield… he took it over. Buy low before he has a blow up game…
#2 RJ Harvey - the usage buying opportunity
Harvey’s Week 11 looks like a bust: 11 carries for 30 yards and 3 catches for 20 yards. But the usage? That’s where the value is.
He played 61% of snaps, ran a route on nearly half of the dropbacks, and handled close to 60% of the opportunities.
Harvey dominated the backfield with J.K. Dobbins out for the year, and we’ve already seen his “mini Kamara” skill set pop earlier this season. Buy low while you still can…
#1 Chase Brown - the breakout is here
Chase Brown just put up another huge performance: 18 carries for 99 yards + 6 catches on 8 targets. That’s 15.7 fantasy points without a touchdown.
With Samaje Perine sidelined, Brown is getting elite usage:
• Week 9: 95% of snaps, 86% routes, 92% opportunities
• Week 11: 82% snaps, 83% routes, 89% opportunities
Now add the possibility of Joe Burrow returning soon. You’d be buying an every-down back with Top-5 usage and a proven 20+ point ceiling..
These are the 3 RBs I’m sending trade offers for right now, and you should too…
— Sal
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