Who Should I Start? Israel Abanikanda or Kenny McIntosh

Friday, December 29, 12:25 PM

New York Jets rookie running back Israel Abanikanda has seemingly leapfrogged Dalvin Cook as the No. 2 back behind Breece Hall with the team playing out the string of another lost season in 2023. Abanikanda carried the ball twice for three yards and caught a season-high four passes on seven targets for 27 yards in Thursday night's 37-20 loss to the visiting Cleveland Browns. The 21-year-old rookie also lost a fumble on a kickoff return in the first half. Abanikanda saw a career-high nine carries in last week's win over the Washington Commanders and should be more involved behind Hall in the team's Week 18 regular season finale against the New England Patriots on Jan. 7. He figures to be more involved in a complementary role in 2024 and should be stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues.

Saturday, November 11, 6:43 PM

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (knee) has been activated from the injured reserve ahead of the Week 10 matchup versus the Washington Commanders. The rookie back was diagnosed with a sprained left knee in August. He has been sidelined since then, but is finally ready to return to the field. The Seahawks could use the help with Kenneth Walker III (chest) and Zach Charbonnet (hamstring) both banged up heading into this contest. McIntosh could be significantly involved in the gameplan this week if the Seahawks are shorthanded on Sunday.