NFL 2017: 5 Running backs to start in Week 3

McCaffrey in action against the Buffalo Bills
McCaffrey in action against the Buffalo Bills

#1Chris Carson/RB/Seattle Seahawks:

San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks
Chris Carson leads the Seahawks in touches

The 7th round pick out of Mississippi had caught our attention in pre-season and has maintained it ever since. He currently leads the Seahawks in touches (26) and total rushing yards (132 yards).

With Rawls and Proise not playing NFL level football at the moment, expect Carson to lead the rushing game for the Seahawks in week 3. He faces a Titans secondary this week which allowed 669 yards in its last two games, averaging 3.9 yards per carry and 11.5 per reception.

The most impressive aspect of his game has been his ability to collect yardage after contact, averaging 4.4 yards after defenders close down on him. Consider Carson to be an RB2 option for your team.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram
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