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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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Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Minnesota won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Minnesota won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Jerick McKinnon-Minnesota Vikings

Another running back stepping into a larger role this week will be Vikings back Jerick McKinnon. McKinnon will get the lion’s share of the workload while Adrian Peterson is sidelined for the next few months.

When Peterson went down on Sunday Night Football in Week 2, McKinnon immediately made an intriguing option on the waiver wire Week 3. McKinnon had a strong preseason, and he has huge upside if he can lay claim to the every-down back job. He may initially have to share carries with veteran Matt Asiata who is best used as a short-yardage and goalline back.

McKinnon will be a high-risk flex option this week in a tough matchup against the Panthers, but if he has a good game he’ll be usable in upcoming matchups against the Giants, Texans, Eagles, and Bears. He’s one of the biggest question marks among the RB sleepers, so hold off this week if you can and be ready to roll him out moving forward if he shows well.

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