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Fantasy football 2017: Top 10 waiver wire Week 2 pickups

By James Simpson

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) carries against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half on Sunday, Sept., 10, 2017 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) carries against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half on Sunday, Sept., 10, 2017 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Vincent Rey
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Vincent Rey /

9. Javorius Allen

Disaster struck in Baltimore as Danny Woodhead fell to the ground clutching his hamstring, and it looks like his season (or at least a large part of it) will be another lost one. With seemingly only Terrance West as the other option at running back, the Ravens were expected to use a heavy dose of Woodhead both as a runner and in the passing game. However, when he went down and headed off the field, Javorius “Buck” Allen, a third-year runner, was pushed into the limelight.

In Sunday’s 20-0 win against Cincinnati, Allen actually received more carries than West (21 to 19) even though West had a few more yards (80-71) and a touchdown. Neither back had a catch, but it’s clear that on a team who ran the ball all day (Joe Flacco only had nine completions on 17 attempts), there will be a chance for someone to see a lot of fantasy volume.

While West has been the listed starter for some time, Allen showed a spark and had the longest run of the day with a 17-yard scamper. It’s still West’s job to lose, but if they come close to a split or Allen provides more big plays, he could be pushed into a bigger role.

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