Who Should I Start? Rico Dowdle or Emanuel Wilson

Saturday, November 8, 1:25 AM

Rico Dowdle is set for a favorable matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 10. Against running backs over the last four weeks, the Saints gave up 521 rushing yards, which is the fourth-most of all teams, and four rushing touchdowns, which is tied for the third-most. Dowdle was the clear lead back for Carolina in Week 9, playing on 73.6% of snaps. In that game, Dowdle rushed for 130 yards on 25 carries, with two rushing TDs, and he totaled 28.1 PPR fantasy points. In the last five games, Dowdle had three rushing TDs, averaged 6.3 yards per carry, and averaged 22.1 PPR Fantasy Points Per game. He exceeded 28 points three times during that span. With a plus matchup against the Saints in Week 10, fantasy players should start Dowdle as a prime must-start option in all formats.

Saturday, November 8, 5:12 PM

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson has seen his involvement in the Packers' offense rise in recent weeks, but he is still a depth piece when the Packers host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 10. Wilson has averaged over seven carries per game in the last three weeks, helping manage Josh Jacobs' workload as he plays through a calf injury that's had him on the injury report over the last several weeks. With that involvement, Wilson's role is clear as a fantasy handcuff in case Jacobs can't suit up for a game. On Monday Night Football in Week 10, Wilson is merely a bench stash and not a startable option for Green Bay's showdown with the Eagles.