Who Should I Start? Carson Wentz or Rico Dowdle

Friday, October 3, 5:03 PM

Earning at least one more start, Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Carson Wentz carries some low-end Superflex potential this week against the Cleveland Browns. The veteran has a rough draw, however, as he'll be taking on one of the top defensive lines in football with a patchwork offensive line. Minnesota will play with backup linemen at right tackle, center, and left guard, which isn't ideal for the week in which the Vikings have to deal with Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett. In similar circumstances last week, though, Wentz still put up 350 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns. If the Vikings are going to have any chance to win the game, they'll likely need excellent defense and an effective passing game, the latter of which will ask Wentz to post big passing numbers.

Friday, October 3, 9:25 AM

Carolina Panthers running back and former Dallas Cowboy, Rico Dowdle, is set to be the lead back in the Panthers' backfield in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, with Chuba Hubbard (calf) ruled out for Week 5. Hubbard is considered week-to-week, so Dowdle isn't expected to be a hot commodity for a season-long play, but he immediately rises in the Week 5 ranks and becomes a top-25 running back against the Dolphins defense, which allows the seventh most fantasy points to the running back position. Dowdle is no slouch either; last year with the Cowboys, he accumulated 1,328 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns. Rookie running back Trevor Etienne becomes the team's RB2 and should also be in line for additional carries.