START David Montgomery: He was held to 32 rushing yards last week, but Montgomery is an established TD force for the Lions, who arguably field the best offense in the league. He might rush for more than one TD against Jacksonville. The Jaguars defense will spend too much time on the field without Trevor Lawrence. Some fantasy leaguers who have good RB depth may question whether to start Montgomery or not, but he should get the nod in most tight lineup decisions.
START Najee Harris: You might want to shy away from starting Harris against the NFL’s top ranked rushing defense. The Ravens, however, allow 25.3 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NFL, and Harris can finish off scoring drives with one or two TD runs. Keep him active, as the Steelers will need him to make notable contributions in a major matchup with Baltimore.
START J.K. Dobbins: The Chargers will likely aim to control the clock with their running game as much as possible against the Bengals. Cincinnati has allowed nine rushing TDs to RBs, which is tied for third-most in the NFL. Dobbins will be a key for Los Angeles when attempting to establish good offensive balance, and he should deliver at least decent fantasy production.
START Audric Estime: He is also highlighted as the top priority waiver wire pickup of the week at RB below. Atlanta ranks 24th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs over the past four weeks and Sean Payton is going to give him an extended look to jump-start the Denver running game. If you need a bye week replacement for James Conner, Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Chuba Hubbard, consider Estime as a one-week fantasy starter.
