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3 fantasy football gems hidden on the Ravens

By Vasilios Nikolaou

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Running Back Alex Collins #34 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Running Back Alex Collins #34 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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 2. Alex Collins, RB

The Irish dancing wonder that resides in the Baltimore Ravens backfield is primed and ready for a breakout season.

The Ravens did their best to place band-aids over the offensive line last season, and for the most part, Collins succeeded at working with what he had. After being kicked to the curb by the Seattle Seahawks at the conclusion of the 2016 season, the Ravens scooped up the talented runner as an insurance policy to then-incumbents Kenneth Dixon and Terrance West. After Dixon was injured and West couldn’t produce, Collins took the reins en route to a 973-yard season total with 6 rushing touchdowns. Averaging 4.6 yards per carry, good enough for 9 in the league, Collins quickly became a fan favorite in Charm City. With offensive line stalwart Marshal Yanda returning from a season-ending injury and a bevy of other talented linemen joining the fray, Collins should and will run wild on opposing defenses. Based on his performance last year with an inept offense, he should be able to reach 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns without much issue. He also has the ability to catch out of the backfield, as evidenced by his 23 receptions for 187 yards in 2017. He will be a very solid RB2 or flex option depending on depth of the league you are in.

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