2010 Fantasy Football: Week 5 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: The Running Backs

October 7, 2010   ·   Dave Stringer   ·   Jump to comments

The bye weeks are upon us with the Patriots, Dolphins, Steelers and Seahawks off in Week 5.
Plenty of intrigue at the running back position this week with news that the Redskins Clinton Portis would miss extensive time as well as a number of solid options at the position having injury issues heading into this week’s games.
Among the running backs that may either sit out this week’s action or see a reduced role are Ahmad Bradshaw of the Giants, Darren McFadden of the Raiders, LeSean McCoy of the Eagles, and Pierre Thomas of the Saints.
We’re not going to state the obvious here. Rather the focus is on the mid-tier options as well as players who are normally starters but might be worth a sit in a given week.
Start ‘Em
Peyton Hillis, Browns vs. Falcons
Okay, I’m officially on the Peyton Hillis bandwagon and here’s why.
Last week, with Jerome Harrison in the line-up, Hillis had 29 touches (27 runs, two receptions). Ha...

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