Fantasy football week 9 recap: Studs, duds, and sleepers

RB Sleepers

Karlos Williams-Buffalo Bills: With LeSeam McCoy’s injury, Karlos Williams’ return was well-timed for Buffalo, and Williams took it to Miami fr the second time this season.  Williams totaled 110 yards and two touchdowns on his nine carries and depending on McCoy’s injury he could be the feature back for a while in Buffalo.

LeGarrette Blount-New England Patriots: The Patriots lost Dion Lewis for a while even in the best case for New England.  Lewis’s absence opened up more work for Blount who got 29 carries as the Patriots played from ahead against the Redskins.  Blount totaled 129 yards on the ground and added a touchdown.  He should be the Pats’ early down option for the next several weeks and possibly the rest of the season if Lewis tore his ACL.  Blount is a little boom-or-bust in the Patriots’ ever-swirling offensive gameplan, but he is worth owning especially with the injury to Lewis.

James Starks-Green Bay Packers: Starks got more work as the Packers played from behind and Eddie Lacy’s dud of a season continued.  Starks finished with 39 yards rushing on ten carries, but he really shone again as a receiving back catching six passes for 83 yards and a touchdown.  If Lacy is laid up or even limited, Starks is a must own as the Packers try to readjust after taking a pair of rough road losses coming out of their bye.

Antonio Andrews-Tennessee Titans: He didn’t get into the end zone, but Andrews is a clear lead back now in the Tennessee backfield at least until David Cobb is ready to rejoin the team.  Andrews ran for 88 yards on his 19 carries and added 23 more on his one reception.  In good matchups or as a depth add, Andrews had lots of upside and should be owned in all leagues.

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