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Who Should I Start? Anthony McFarland Jr. or Raheem Blackshear


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
0.3 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0

Anthony McFarland Jr. News

Anthony McFarland Jr. Leads All Rushers In Preseason Win

Thursday, August 24, 11:23 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. handled 10 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown in the team's preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons. McFarland relieved Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren of their duties in the first quarter and received plenty of opportunities in the first half. The fourth-year pro powered through multiple Falcons defenders for a five-yard score in the second quarter that gave the Steelers a 24-0 lead. After an impressive summer, McFarland has given himself a great shot to make the final 53-man roster but is unlikely to make an impact for fantasy football in 2023.


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
0.3 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Raheem Blackshear News

Raheem Blackshear Returning To Panthers

Thursday, March 28, 9:05 PM

The Carolina Panthers have agreed on a deal with running back Raheem Blackshear. The two sides have agreed on a one year deal worth $985,000 for the 2024 season. The 24-year-old will return to Carolina after spending each of the last two seasons with the organization. He has mainly been used as a reserve back and special teams player. Through two seasons, Blackshear has 37 carries for 123 yards and three touchdowns in 25 games. There is unlikely to be fantasy value here unless Carolina loses one or two running backs due to injury.


Anthony McFarland Jr. vs. Raheem Blackshear

Still trying to decide between McFarland Jr. and Blackshear? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Anthony McFarland Jr. is projected to score 0.3 points this week while Raheem Blackshear is projected to score 0.3 points.