NFL 2017: 5 Running backs to start in Week 3

#4 Theo Riddick/RB/Detroit Lions:

Theo Riddick is one of NFL's best pass-catching RBs

This is one match-up made in heaven, one of NFL's best pass-catching running backs versus the team which basically hates facing pass-catching running backs. When Riddick steps onto the Ford Field on Sunday afternoon, he will be facing a Falcons secondary which allowed Bears running back Tarik Cohen 47 yards on 8 catches with 1 TD and Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery 75 yards on 6 catches with 1 TD.

Riddick hasn't had the best of starts to his NFL season with 19 rushing yards on 10 attempts and 44 receiving yards on 9 catches with 1 TD, but he is a must own in week 3 because of Falcons' weakness in defending pass-catching RBs.

His value in PPR leagues is much higher than in standard leagues because of Ameer Abdullah's presence in the backline but against a vulnerable Falcons back seven, expect Riddick to lead the backfield in targets.