Outlook Mike Washington
Mike Washington at New Orleans — Backup Role Limits Standalone Appeal
Mike Washington enters Week 3 operating as the primary backup behind starter Ashton Jeanty in the Raiders' backfield. After handling seven carries in Week 1, Washington saw just three carries for seven yards in Week 2, giving him 10 rushing attempts for 48 yards on the season. While coaches praised his talent earlier this month, his regular-season involvement remains strictly rotational.
Facing the Saints on the road, our weekly projection expects Washington to see around 28 rushing yards on five to six carries (3.2 fantasy points). With his roster rate dipping to 38% and virtually zero starting trust, he lacks standalone appeal. Fantasy managers should keep him on the bench as an insurance stash behind Jeanty.
Updated 13 hrs ago
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Outlook AJ Dillon
AJ Dillon at Cleveland — Opportunity Knocks in a Depleted Carolina Backfield
With Jonathon Brooks placed on injured reserve and Trevor Etienne also sidelined, head coach Dave Canales confirmed that AJ Dillon will step into a direct backup role behind starter Chuba Hubbard. Dillon has been quiet over the first two games with just eight carries for 25 yards, but injuries across Carolina's running back room now elevate him to immediate touches against the Browns.
Despite his expanded role, Dillon remains a risky fantasy option with just a 3% roster rate and minimal weekly trust. Our models project him for around 4.5 fantasy points, expecting roughly 5 to 6 carries for 23 yards and minor passing-game involvement. Unless he manages to punch in a goal-line touchdown, his touch ceiling remains capped, keeping him firmly on fantasy benches outside of the deepest leagues.
Updated 13 hrs ago
