Fantasy Football: Top 8 Waiver Wire Running Backs

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Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) runs with the ball during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

Andre Williams-New York Giants (31.7%)

The Giants are moving to a three-man rotation and are clearly working Williams into the backfield committee. Williams actually has the potential to be the most valuable fantasy running back for the G-men based on his goal line responsibilities.

After getting a short touchdown in week 3, he didn’t find the end zone week 4, but Williams did get more carries than any other back finishing with 35 yards on 11 carries. He isn’t involved in the passing game since that is Shane Vereen’s role, but he has been rumored to be threatening Rashad Jennings spot as early-down back.

It’s hard to start Williams or any of the Giants’ running backs regularly right now, but as a bye-week flier or a one-week fill-in, you could definitely gamble that he’ll get into the end zone. If his role grows going forward, the former BC Eagle has a ton of upside. Continue to monitor how coach Tom Coughlin spreads the work around as the Giants take on San Francisco this week.

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