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NFL Week 14 DFS Picks: 5 Must-Target Running Backs

Paul Connor

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Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints
Alvin Kamara

FanDuel Salary: $9,200

Opponent: @ New York Giants

Giants Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 22.5 (25th of 32)

The Giants made Dallas's struggling ground attack look like world beaters on Thanksgiving. That should tell you all you need to know about the state of New York's run defense. Already a volume monster, Kamara's floor is raised even higher with Taysom Hill (ACL) lost for the season.
Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers
Isaac Guerendo

FanDuel Salary: $5,200

Opponent: vs. Chicago Bears

Bears Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 21.3 (23rd of 32)

With Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason landing on IR, it's rookie Isaac Guerendo's turn to handle lead-back duties in San Francisco. At just $5,200, Guerendo will be wildly popular. Still, fading him seems nearly impossible, especially against a Chicago defense allowing the fourth-highest yards per carry (4.99).

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Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley

FanDuel Salary: $10,000

Opponent: vs. Carolina Panthers

Panthers Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 27.6 (32nd of 32)

Barkley's $10,000 salary is well-justified, not only by his consistently elite production but also due to an extremely favorable matchup against the Panthers' defense. Carolina has been a gold mine for running backs all season, allowing the most rushing yards per game and surrendering a league-high 15 rushing TDs.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

FanDuel Salary: $6,600

Opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints

Saints Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 23.0 (28th of 32)

New Orleans allows a league-worst 5.17 yards per carry. Tracy did cede some touches to veteran Devin Singletary last week but still played 73% of the snaps. He's a solid mid-range option who could fly under the radar.
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Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans
Tony Pollard

FanDuel Salary: $7,500

Opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 25.6 (31st of 32).

Jacksonville ranks 24th in run defense, allowing 133.2 yards per game. Additionally, the Jags have surrendered the third-most receiving yards and the fifth-most receptions to opposing backs. It's a prime spot for the versatile Pollard.
Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints
Alvin Kamara

FanDuel Salary: $9,200

Opponent: @ New York Giants

Giants Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 22.5 (25th of 32)

The Giants made Dallas's struggling ground attack look like world beaters on Thanksgiving. That should tell you all you need to know about the state of New York's run defense. Already a volume monster, Kamara's floor is raised even higher with Taysom Hill (ACL) lost for the season.
Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers
Isaac Guerendo

FanDuel Salary: $5,200

Opponent: vs. Chicago Bears

Bears Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 21.3 (23rd of 32)

With Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason landing on IR, it's rookie Isaac Guerendo's turn to handle lead-back duties in San Francisco. At just $5,200, Guerendo will be wildly popular. Still, fading him seems nearly impossible, especially against a Chicago defense allowing the fourth-highest yards per carry (4.99).

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NFL Week 14 DFS Picks: 5 Must-Target Running Backs

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