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10 RB sleepers to target for fantasy football week 3

By Zachary Thompson

Sep 1, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne (34) runs up the middle chased by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker L.J. Fort (54) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne (34) runs up the middle chased by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker L.J. Fort (54) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Christine Michael (32) is defended by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) during the second half of a NFL game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Christine Michael (32) is defended by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) during the second half of a NFL game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Christine Michael-Seattle Seahawks

Michael hasn’t gone off to start the season like some of his owners were hoping, but he has been working hard and carrying the load for Seattle. The Seahwks have made it clear that they are still waiting for Thomas Rawls to be able to return to the field as their starter, but with Rawls doubtful for today we should get another C-Mike show.

Given the workload he’ll have and the matchup he’s in, Michael has the potential to be a top-10 running back. He has run for 126 yards in the Seahawks’ first two games an added 31 yards on five catches out of the backfield. Michael hasn’t found his way into the end zone and had a brutal fumble which sealed the Seahawks Week 2 loss in Los Angeles.

Even with his costly fumble, Michael should get plenty of work this week and coach Pete Carroll has said he hopes to get him 20+ carries in today’s game. Remember that Fozzy Whittaker put up 100 yards last week against the 49ers, and dream about just how big Micheal’s total could end up being if Seattle feeds him the ball all day long. Get him in your lineup this week as one of the best RB sleepers on the board.

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