Outlook Mike Washington
Mike Washington at New England — Expanding Early-Down Role Creates Sneaky Value
Operating as the Raiders' primary backup running back, Washington is seeing his opportunities climb with starter Ashton Jeanty nursing an ankle issue. With reports indicating Las Vegas has leaned on Washington for early-down work while relegating an ailing Jeanty largely to passing downs, the rookie's roster rate has jumped over 50% across fantasy leagues.
Our weekly projection forecasts Washington for roughly 30 rushing yards on six carries, highlighting a modest fantasy floor given his lack of receiving involvement. While a negative game script on the road against New England could cap his touches, he warrants consideration as a deep league flex or upside stash if Jeanty is limited.
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Outlook Chris Bell
Chris Bell vs. Bengals — Deep Threat Upside in a Trailing Game Script
Chris Bell continues to serve as an outside starting receiver for Miami, benefiting from teammate Caleb Douglas remaining sidelined with an ankle injury. While Bell was held without an official catch on three targets last week, his big-play upside flashed when a 68-yard touchdown from Malik Willis was negated by a penalty.
With the 0-4 Dolphins entering as touchdown home underdogs against Cincinnati, negative game script should force passing volume. We project Bell for approximately 3 catches on 5 targets for 41 receiving yards (8.2 fantasy points). Currently rostered in just 8% of leagues, he remains a bench stash or risky deep-league flyer.
