Welcome back to Cut’em or Keep’em. In this column, I’ll break down the pros and cons of each player that may be on the chopping block for your respective team. Make sure to check back each week for more fantasy advice!
Cut’em or Keep’em Week 10
Mike Gillislee, (NE) 60.2% owned
David Johnson, (ARI) 61.2% owned
Though David Johnson said in a radio interview that he hoped to play again this year, Head Coach Bruce Arians was not as confident, “I doubt it.” Johnson is one of the most electrifying running backs in the NFL when healthy, but is obviously unusable when on the bench. For those of you who play in 16-week leagues, Johnson is a safe drop because I believe there is very little chance he has a full workload by then. In 17-week leagues, proceed with caution. Verdict: Cut
Latavius Murray, (MIN) 68.2% owned
Since rookie RB Dalvin Cook went down with a torn ACL in week 4, Latavius Murray has averaged a substantial 16 carries a game. Though he is in an RBBC with Jerrick Mckinnon, Murray has a significant enough workload to generate fantasy value each week. While his YPC is terrible, usage is usage and Murray should be owned in all 10/12 team leagues. Verdict: Keep
Will Fuller, (HOU) 87.2% owned
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