It’s all about the skill set, the best matchups, and availability in week 18. Many players are resting, which can change things for both teams, and other players are chasing incentives that can earn them more money! Here are the must-play RBs this week!
Bijan Robinson, Falcons
The Falcons are clinging on to any playoff aspirations, and to get there, they’re going to have to defeat Carolina. Carolina’s defense has been awful against the run all season long, and Robinson should have no problem going for about 125 all-purpose yards and at least one touchdown.
Bucky Irving, Bucs
The Bucs are trying to seal the deal on the NFC South crown and should be able to do that against New Orleans. The Saints have not been able to stop the run for the past few weeks, and Irving has been playing at a terrifically high level. Look for him to get 95 yards rushing and a touchdown.
D’Andre Swift, Bears
This feels like a bit of a reach but Swift is 106 rushing yards from getting from 1000 on the season. Considering Bears’ fans have had so little to root for, the team might be trying hard to make him a 1,000-yard rusher.
Blake Corum, Rams
Rams head coach Sean McVay has already said that Kyren Williams will not be playing. This should give the team a great chance to see what Corum can do if given a full load of carries. I think he ends up getting 20 touches and 100+ all-purpose yards, and a touchdown.
Ray Davis, Bills
There’s no way the Bills will risk James Cook getting injured, so this will be a Ray Davis game. The Patriots have not been able to stop the run all season long, and Davis’s low to the ground contact style will be very difficult for them to stop. Look for him to get 80 yards and a touchdown.
