Ito Smith value moving forward
The big news today is that Devonta Freeman will be placed on IR due to a groin injury. That means it's up to Tevin Coleman and Ito Smith moving forward to carry the workload in the backfield.
So what should you expect from Ito Smith? According to the Atlanta Falcons Target/Touch leaders, the amount of touches headed Smith's way will mean that he needs to be rostered in all leagues.
In Week 6 in particular, Ito had 13 touches versus 11 touches for Coleman. Neither player was very productive with those touches, but with the workload being split moving forward then the value will always be there.
Tevin Coleman will continue to be the #1 back in Atlanta and Ito will be the complimentary back. The Falcons face off against the Giants this week and owners should consider Smith a suitable FLEX or low-end RB2.
Ito Smith is available in 79% of fantasy leagues.
