Who Should I Start? Rashaad Penny or Dameon Pierce

Friday, September 15, 9:25 AM

Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny took three carries for nine yards and added one reception for five yards during the team's 34-28 win over the Minnesota Vikings. After being a healthy scratch last week against New England, the 27-year-old was able to make his way onto the active roster after Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) was ruled out Wednesday. However, it led to only four total touches as D'Andre Swift dominated the snap share out of the backfield to the tune of 181 total yards. Boston Scott (concussion) was given carries before Penny, and he could have taken them all if he had not exited the game early. The former Seattle Seahawk is buried on the depth chart and can safely be dropped to the waiver wire unless injuries occur ahead of him. We will have to wait and see if he will be active for the Eagles' next game against Tampa Bay.

Thursday, September 21, 7:51 PM

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is certainly not a must-start in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The second-year back has struggled with his opportunities in the early going, only rushing 26 times for 69 yards through two weeks. He has also played less than 50% of the team snaps in both games this year. Pierce isn't being utilized in the way we all imagined before the season, and finds himself a part of a three-back committee in Houston. He scored less than seven PPR fantasy points in both weeks and faces a Jaguars defense that has allowed just 83 rush yards per game this season. Pierce is a low-end flex play in Week 3.