Who Should I Start? Tyler Allgeier or Jaylen Wright

Saturday, January 4, 2:42 PM

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier should be viewed as a risky RB3 heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Last weekend Allgeier saw just three attempts during their overtime loss to the Washington Commanders. However, during Weeks 13 through 16, Allgeier ran the ball an average of ten times per game. While Allgeier may see a similar workload as he did during that stretch this Sunday, he only averaged 6.0 PPR points per game over this previous span which suggests he has a limited ceiling playing behind Bijan Robinson. Despite facing a weak Carolina Panthers defense that has allowed the most PPR points to opposing running backs, the BYU product projects to be a risky RB3 given his minimal role in the Atlanta offense as the clear No.2 option in the backfield.

Monday, September 1, 11:50 AM

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (leg) is not practicing on Monday, per Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Wright had surgery on his injured leg in August, but avoided being placed on Injured Reserve. His exact return timeline is unknown, but Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel previously said that Wright could be back in "September-ish." Even if healthy, Wright may have been overtaken for the RB2 role in Miami by rookie Ollie Gordon II, who had a stellar preseason. The Dolphins' top running back, De'Von Achane (calf), will return to practice on Monday but is dealing with a lingering calf issue. For fantasy managers looking for a handcuff to Achane, Gordon II looks like the way to go early in the year.