Who Should I Start? Boston Scott or Jonathan Taylor

Tuesday, November 26, 6:08 PM

The Washington Commanders have brought in free agent running backs James Robinson and Boston Scott for workouts. The Commanders are thin at running back with Austin Ekeler (concussion) and Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) both exiting the team's Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys with injuries. Robinson and Scott have both enjoyed success in the past. Robinson most recently played in one game for the Green Bay Packers in 2023 while providing depth on their practice squad. He is known for rushing for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns as an undrafted rookie running back in 2020. Scott spent the first six years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He spent time on the practice squads of both the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. Both players are quality backs that would provide a steady veteran presence in the locker room. Neither would move the needle much in fantasy. Instead, fantasy managers should turn to Jeremy McNichols as insurance in the Commanders' backfield.

Saturday, November 8, 9:08 AM

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has been one of the most dominant fantasy players in the league this season, racking up 14 all-purpose touchdowns in nine games. The Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 were one of the few teams able to slow the elite rusher down, holding him to 45 scoreless rushing yards on 14 carries. Taylor will look to get back into the end zone in a Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. The Falcons have shut down passing attacks but have been beatable on the ground this season, allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. That sets up Taylor for a big day as the Colts are likely to lean on the run game against Atlanta. He settles in as a top-three fantasy RB in Week 10.