Bishop Sankey Remains Major Fantasy Gamble Despite Productive Preseason Debut

August 13, 2014   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments


The Bishop Sankey fantasy train is beginning to run off the rails already.
Expectations are high for the former Washington Husky after being the first running back taken in the 2014 draft. Following the success of Eddie Lacy and Giovani Bernard—both of whom were second-round picks as well—fans are eager to peg Sankey as this season's can't-miss rookie rusher.
Following Week 1 of the preseason, Sankey's hype is reaching new heights. He ran for 37 yards and caught three passes for 38 yards and a touchdown. Those numbers are even more impressive when you think back to the terrible offensive conditions in Nashville.
Bleacher Report's Eric Mack listed Sankey as the biggest fantasy takeaway from the game:
The involvement in the passing game should help quarterback Jake Locker's development and should be considered a potential coup for fantasy owners, especially in PPR formats. Sankey has the makings of a big-time rookie running back for fantasy, per...

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