Who Should I Start? Sean Tucker or DJ Giddens

Wednesday, October 1, 7:37 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker could have an opportunity for more work in Week 5 if star Bucky Irving ends up being ruled out. Tucker said that he's "always ready and prepared" when asked if he would be ready to take on a bigger role on Sunday. Tucker has proven that to be true in the limited sample where he has gotten a decent number of touches. In a game against New Orleans last season that Rachaad White missed with injury, Tucker totaled 191 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, he has six career games with at least five carries. He's averaging over five yards per carry across those games. Rachaad White would be likely to handle the bulk of the work if Irving were to miss, but Tucker could mix in and steal some touches because he is the better runner. He's a decent stash ahead of Week 5 as more news trickles out.

Tuesday, September 30, 7:26 PM

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens has been quiet so far in his rookie season. The rookie did not receive a touch nor draw a target while playing on just 7% of the snaps in a Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. That being said, fellow backfield mate Tyler Goodson injured his groin during the loss to the Rams and could be in line to miss some time. If that happens, Giddens would stand to benefit as the team's clear-cut RB2 and would gain some fantasy value as a handcuff to star running back Jonathan Taylor. Giddens sets up as a must-roster for those with Taylor on their fantasy squads heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.