Who Should I Start? Michael Carter or Kyle Monangai

Sunday, November 30, 9:53 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter had five carries for 17 yards in Sunday's crushing 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13. Carter also had five catches for 47 yards on six targets. The 26-year-old was able to get involved in the passing game in Sunday's matchup to stay fantasy relevant in Half-PPR and Full-PPR leagues. Week 13 marked the first time Carter had gotten double-digit touches in a game since Week 6. Carter's fantasy value will be left up in the air with Trey Benson (knee) potentially coming off injured reserve and Emari Demercado (ankle) potentially returning in Week 14. If Benson or Demercado returns, Carter will fall to RB3 duties in the Cardinals offense.

Saturday, December 6, 10:07 AM

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai (ankle) is off the injury report and good to go in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers. The 2025 seventh-round pick has been a breakout star for the Bears' rushing attack. In his last seven games, Monangai has averaged 15 attempts for 79.8 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 13.2 PPR points per game during that stretch. Despite entering the season as an afterthought behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson, Monangai has garnered a 46% snap share in the past three games. A tough matchup is on the way in Week 14, as the Packers have allowed the seventh-fewest rushing yards in the NFL this season. With all the bye weeks and countless injuries around the NFL, fantasy managers can feel comfortable starting Monangai as a low-end RB2 this week.