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10 RB sleepers to watch in Fantasy Football Week 4

By Connor Ulrey

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions looks to gain yardage against the New England Patriots during the first half at Ford Field on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions looks to gain yardage against the New England Patriots during the first half at Ford Field on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos rushes against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos rushes against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

No. 5 Phillip Lindsay vs Kansas City

Don’t let the punch sour your thoughts of Phillip Lindsay especially in this matchup. I don’t see it affecting his play all that much and though he may shed a few more carries for Royce Freeman, I like this matchup this week. Here’s why.

Lindsay is important for this offense in both the run and the pass. Add in use with special teams and you’ve got a player who could fill the stat sheet in many ways if you’re in a pinch.

Lindsay’s been a heavy workload out of the backfield before Sunday’s early exit makes Lindsay the perfect flex play if you’re sitting on him or if he’s available in your league. A starter in just 46% of ESPN leagues, this weekend might be the time to up that.

Kansas City has only mitigated the run once thus far in 2018, against Pittsburgh, but struggled against the Chargers and last week against the 49ers. San Francisco posted a balanced rush front that had 25 carries for 157 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos post a similar front that could see Lindsay come up big near the goal line.

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