Who Should I Start? Kenneth Walker III or Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Friday, October 3, 7:51 PM

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will look to continue his efficient running in Week 5. Walker will have a tough task ahead of him as the Seahawks will host a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team allowing less than three yards per carry to opposing running backs. Additionally, the Seahawks are deploying a running back committee with Walker and Zach Charbonnet. Both players are taking opportunities from the other. Walker's saving grace is his pass-catching and big-play ability. He is not receiving goal line opportunities, which suggests that he will need to score between the 20s. You may feel compelled to start Walker in Week 5, but he is not a smash play by any means. However, he provides a decent fantasy floor this week and can be deployed as a low-end RB2.

Friday, October 3, 3:33 PM

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) remains doubtful to play in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Tracy Jr. suffered a dislocated shoulder in Week 3 and was originally given a recovery timeline of two to four weeks, but is reportedly healing well. Tracy Jr. is still unlikely to play in Week 5, but it sounds as though he could return in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Assuming Tracy Jr. is out against New Orleans, Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo should play a workhorse role with veteran Devin Singletary occasionally mixing in. Skattebo profiles as a must-start fantasy running back in Week 5 against the Saints.