Jacquizz Rodgers: Week 7 fantasy football outlook

Sep 22, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (center) is tackled by Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon (right) and free safety Reshad Jones (left) during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 7, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) runs for a touchdown past New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Jets defeated the Falcons 30-28. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

But one can’t forget that the majority of those snaps came while the Falcons were struggling to produce any offense against the Jets, and once Rodgers entered the game as he scored on second-half runs of 4 and 19 yards, and finished with 43 yards on 14 carries while catching all four of his targets for 15 yards.

At worst, he’ll put up those numbers against the Buccaneers this week, and with receivers Roddy White and Julio Jones both out, don’t be surprised to see Ryan target Rodgers early and often out of the backfield.

And at this point, the Falcons may even be forced to line Rodgers up at receiver, making him one of the top sleeper FLEX plays this week. He’s certainly an RB-2 in PPR leagues.

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