In a bind at who to play at the running back position with your fantasy football season on the line?
If so, take a look at our breakdown of four running backs that could lead you to a Week 17 victory during the fantasy playoffs.
Jonathan Stewart (Carolina Panthers) @ Atlanta
Stewart was the latest victim of the Steel Curtain and was held to 71 yards on 18 carries. While not an awful performance, it was still the first time he didn’t have at least 90 yards rushing since returning from injury in Week 12.
We all saw this coming so hopefully it was expected, and he should be able to find himself a little more running room in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Panthers already have the No. 1 pick locked up due to a dreadful season, so they’ll do their best to play spoiler in the Falcons’ chance at the NFC South title Sunday, and their best chance is running Stewart down their throats. He ran for 133 yards against them a few weeks back and will try to repeat that feat Sunday.
Stewart is a solid start in Week 17.
LeGarrette Blount (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) @ New Orleans
After a rough go of it in the first half, Blount bust out a few big runs in the second half to end with a career-high 164 yards in Sunday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Blount is now just 59 rushing yards away from the 1,000-yard mark, which is astonishing when you consider the rookie had just 30 rushing yards through the first six weeks of the season.
The Bucs need a lot of help to make the playoffs, however with the chance to get Blount that milestone and also a shot at playing spoiler in the NFC South race to the New Orleans Saints, Blount will likely get plenty of carries.
The Saints are allowing 17.7 fantasy points per game to opposing backs, a number that Blount should be around for your championship match in week 17.
Shonn Greene (New York Jets) vs. Buffalo
Greene had 12 carries and ran for 70 yards and a touchdown in what was his best game in a while. It was his first touchdown since way back in Week 5 which was certainly nice to see even though it was a little late for most fantasy owners.
Greene came on late last year, and it looks like he may do the same again this season. It’s tough to say how much work the Jets, who already clinched a playoff spot and have nothing to play for, will give Greene Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
The last time the Jets played Buffalo in Week 4 was also Greene’s last, and only, 100-yard game of the season.
If he gets enough work, he’s a solid play, but he’s definitely a wild car in Week 17.
Michael Bush (Oakland Raiders) @ Kansas City
Bush was held to 19 yards with just three carries and caught three passes for 15 yards Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.
He wasn't the only Oakland running back that struggles, as Darren McFadden also had trouble finding any running room.
If McFadden (ankle, turf toe) is out Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, Bush can give you some value since we know he has talent and can handle a full workload.
The Chiefs have a pretty solid run defense so don’t expect too much, but if he’s the starter Sunday, Bush could have some sneaky value.
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