Who Should I Start? Hassan Haskins or Emanuel Wilson

Thursday, October 16, 11:14 AM

Despite being named the team's starter leading up to their win against the Miami Dolphins last weekend, Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins took a backseat to teammate Kimani Vidal. It was never assumed that the 25-year-old would absorb all of LA's backfield work in Omarion Hampton's (ankle) absence, but Vidal took the opportunity and ran with it. Haskins was out-touched 21-7, out-gained 139-23, and out-snapped 43-20. The Chargers could opt to even out the distribution of backfield touches moving forward. Still, Vidal has the hot hand currently, and figures to get another crack at running away with the starting job in Sunday's home outing with the Indianapolis Colts. Haskins can't be trusted for fantasy, but he's on the radar as the handcuff to own in Los Angeles for the time being.

Friday, October 10, 4:15 PM

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson should be a bit involved in the Packers' offense as the backup running back when Green Bay faces off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. In Week 4, before the team's bye last week, Wilson was more involved in the offense than usual, with eight carries for 44 yards. Wilson also factored in the passing game, catching 3-of-3 targets for 37 yards. Make no mistake, Wilson is firmly behind Jacobs in the pecking order of Packers' running backs, but Wilson continues to widen the gap between himself and Chris Brooks, who is barely involved in the Packers' normal offense. Wilson would get the first crack at meaningful touches in this strong Packers' offense if Jacobs were to go down, but you're not starting Wilson in fantasy football this week against the Bengals.