Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Report: Week 17

Joe Gallina breaks down the running back situation across the NFL and the handcuffs you need to keep an eye on as we head into Week 17!

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Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Report: Week 17

Whether you’re trying to win your season long league’s championship or setting up a DFS lineup, playing fantasy football in Week 17 can be very tricky. Not only are you taking individual player matchups and injuries into account, but you also...

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BAL

Mark Andrews caught 4-of-11 targets for 28 yards in the Ravens' Division Round loss to the Bills.

Andrews took a step back in 2020 after his 64-852-10 receiving line last season. Across 14 games, he turned 88 targets into 58 receptions for 701 yards and eight touchdowns, enough production to hang around the top-five tight end rankings for the entire campaign. Lamar Jackson's inconsistent accuracy and dominant rushing make Andrews a volatile fantasy asset on a week-to-week basis even though he is the Ravens' No. 1 or No. 2 passing-game target. Andrews, 25, belongs in the second tier of positional rankings heading into summer fantasy drafts. The 2021 season will be a contract year for Andrews.

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D. Duvernay - WR

BAL

Devin Duvernay was not targeted in the Ravens' Division Round loss to the Bills.

A third-round speedster out of Texas, Duvernay occasionally flashed as a receiver and returner during his rookie campaign. He was unable to supplant slot receiver Willie Snead in the starting rotation, leaving him with just 20 catches for 201 scoreless yards on the year. Snead is a free agent this offseason, however, so Duvernay could be a starter in 2021. Even then, the Ravens' run-first offense limits Duvernay's fantasy appeal in dynasty formats. His profile screams "better real-life player than fantasy player".

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G. Everett - TE

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Even in opening the year behind Tyler Higbee, Everett recorded career-highs in targets (62), catches (41), and receiving yards (417) in 2020, staying healthy for 636 snaps (57%) across 18 appearances, postseason included. 27 in June, Everett (6'3/239) will likely garner interest in 2021 fantasy drafts as an athletic breakout candidate on his second contract pending where he lands as an unrestricted free agent. It would certainly help if Everett walks into a starting role with negligible competition.

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J. Hill - RB

BAL

Justice Hill didn't receive a carry in the Ravens' Division Round loss to the Bills.

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D. Bryant - WR

BAL

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W. Snead - WR

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A slot receiver only, Snead compiled 33 receptions for 432 yards and three touchdowns on 48 targets in 2020. He missed three games after popping up on the reserve/COVID-19 list. On tape, Snead operates like a true veteran but lacks the play-making ability to make him a sought-after free agent. He'll likely compete for a starting spot in three-receiver sets this summer, possibly outside of Baltimore. Snead hasn't hit 700 yards in a season since 2016. He'll be 29 years old next year.

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M. Boykin - WR

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Miles Boykin caught 3-of-4 targets for 20 yards in the Ravens' Division Round loss to the Bills.

A third-round dart throw in the 2019 NFL Draft, Boykin has posted 198- and 266-yard campaigns in his first two seasons. He hasn't developed enough to believe he'll turn into a fantasy asset in this run-heavy Baltimore offense, especially with the Ravens likely to bring in receiver competition this offseason, mainly to take away his starting spot. Boykin's career 8.4 yards per target average is the lone positive on his profile at the moment. He'll be undrafted in standard-sized fantasy leagues this offseason. Boykin is 25 years old.

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M. Brown - WR

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Marquise Brown caught 4-of-7 targets for 87 yards in the Ravens' Division Round loss to the Bills.

Brown was unusable for the first half of the 2020 season in fantasy circles, but he caught fire down the stretch to somewhat save his end-of-year stat line (58-769-8 on 100 targets). The second-year pro was utilized downfield even more this season, which partially explains his streaky production. It's worth questioning if Brown profiles as an NFL team's No. 1 receiver. At the very least, the Ravens need to bring in a capable No. 2 receiver this offseason to ease Brown's individual matchups. Nonetheless, his elite speed will keep his fantasy hopes alive as a flex option. He's averaged 45.1 yards per game through two seasons.

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