Who Should I Start? Rachaad White or Rashid Shaheed

Sunday, October 12, 11:21 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White has really stepped up in the team's lead-back role the last two weeks with Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) nursing multiple injuries. In the 30-19 win over the visiting San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Week 6, White stayed productive with a team-leading 17 rushing attempts for 65 yards and a touchdown while adding three catches on three targets for 21 additional yards. The 26-year-old hasn't been all that productive with his touches the last two weeks since seeing an expanded role in the backfield, but he has delivered for fantasy managers with a nose for the end zone, scoring three total times in the last two games with Irving out. It's unclear if Irving will return in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football, but if he misses a third straight game, White will maintain his plug-and-play RB2 status in fantasy.

Saturday, October 11, 1:55 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed broke loose for an 87-yard touchdown in the Week 5 win over the Patriots. He set a season high with 114 yards on four receptions and scored his second touchdown of the season. Quarterback Spencer Rattler finally pushed the ball downfield to Shaheed after averaging just 5.2 yards per attempt through the first four weeks. Shaheed played 67% of the offensive snaps and faces a Patriots defense allowing 242.2 passing yards per game. He is a WR3 with upside if the deep ball continues.