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Jets at Chiefs: 5 best fantasy options

By Brad Weiss

Sep 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running back Matt Forte (22) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) runs with the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) runs with the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

2. RB Spencer Ware

The Kansas City Chiefs figured going into the 2016 season that Spencer Ware would be a great second option out of the backfield. Star running back Jamaal Charles was supposed to be ready for the season opener, but he never quite got there. Now heading into Week 3, Charles likely will not play again, which means Ware is going to shoulder the load once again.

Ware is a very good running back, and on most other teams, would be the outright starter. However, Charles is one of the best in the business, so he will have to make due with the extra playing time early this season. He has done a nice job filling in for Charles through the first three weeks of the season, and should have a solid day on Sunday.

The New York Jets have a tough run defense and have held both the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills run games in check this season. Ware and the Chiefs are a different breed, and trying to stop their running game at home is going to be a tough task for the Jets. Ware has proven that he can be a legitimate back in this league, and Sunday he will prove it once again.

Look for Alex Smith to get Ware involved in all facets of the offense, especially the passing game. Ware has that uncanny ability to make things happen in space, and he will be put in plenty of situations to take one the distance on Sunday. Expect a rushing and receiving touchdown from Ware against the Jets this week.

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