Who Should I Start? Zavier Scott or Kyle Monangai

Friday, October 17, 4:38 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott should be considered only as a desperation RB5 when his team takes on Philadelphia in Week 7 due to his low volume in the offense. Playing an elevated role due to the injury to Aaron Jones (hamstring), Scott caught six passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in Week 4 against Pittsburgh, but isn't getting enough touches overall to be relied upon in fantasy. With Jordan Mason getting the lion's share of work, Scott is drawing an average of just over seven touches per game, which generally isn't enough to consider for fantasy lineups. The Eagles have struggled against fantasy running backs, but playing Scott would be totally dependent on the possibility that he scores a touchdown in one of his limited opportunities.

Saturday, October 11, 12:16 PM

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai will look to build on his growing role coming out of the team's bye week. Through four games, the seventh-round pick has logged 17 carries for 62 yards and added three receptions for 23 yards. While his production has been limited, head coach Ben Johnson has praised Monangai for making the most of his opportunities. With D'Andre Swift off to a slow start, Monangai could begin to push for a larger share of the backfield touches in the coming weeks. However, the matchup against the Washington Commanders isn't favorable, as they've allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. Monangai isn't a fantasy option just yet, but managers should keep an eye on his usage Monday night, as the rookie could quietly carve out a bigger role in Week 6 and beyond.