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Fantasy football week 2: Top 8 waiver wire running backs

By Zachary Thompson

Sep 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) attempts to tackle New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) attempts to tackle New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Lance Dunbar (25) is tackled by New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) and linebacker Uani
Sep 13, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Lance Dunbar (25) is tackled by New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) and linebacker Uani /

Lance Dunbar-Dallas Cowboys (8.3%)

In the Cowboys week 1 win, Dunbar served as the Cowboys passing-down back and finished with a team-high (tied with Jason Witten) eight catches for a team-high 70 yards. Dunbar didn’t get any carries, but he clearly has a role in the Dallas passing game.

Dunbar could be in line for a continued increase in targets with Dez Bryant sidelined for the next several weeks. He isn’t a traditional running back and may not get any carries, but he’s still a flier to consider among the waiver wire running backs since Dallas should be passing the ball plenty this week in Philadelphia.

Dallas played from behind this week against the Giants, and whenever they’re forced to do that, Dunbar will get more work.  His value is much higher in PPR leagues than standard scoring leagues, but he’s worth a flier in many formats as a depth-builder who could see his role increase if either Darren McFadden or Joseph Randle go down with injury.

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