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Kenneth Dixon Fantasy: Is Ravens RB Worth Adding off Waivers? | Heavy.com

The Baltimore Ravens have seen things change quite a bit at running back since early in the year.

Originally, Kenneth Dixon was slated to have a big role out of the backfield for this team, but multiple players have received an opportunity at various points since his injury.

And as NFL Network's James Palmer revealed Saturday, the Ravens have activated Dixon from injured reserve.

Along with taking Dixon off injured reserve, former starting running back Alex Collins was also placed on IR.

In turn, it'd be easy to expect that Dixon could dive right back in and receive a fair amount of work.

Unfortunately, that may not be the case and the fantasy football outlook for the young Ravens back is an interesting one.

Let's look at Dixon's value from a fantasy perspective in Week 13 and beyond.

Kenneth Dixon's Competition for Carries.

This is a tough call for a variety of reasons, but the simple answer is that he is worth adding in most fantasy leagues, but it would be wise to temper expectations.

The Ravens may have had questions at running back throughout the year, but following Collins' injury, rookie Gus Edwards has emerged in a big way.

Over the past two games, Edwards has racked up 40 carries for 233 yards and one touchdown.

He's the Ravens' unquestionable starter at this point and has intriguing fantasy value of his own.

His emergence alone is enough to put a burden on Dixon's value, but we also can't be sure how the team will utilize their running backs.

Is Kenneth Dixon Worth Adding in Fantasy?.

The situation with Edwards is one for concern, but there's some risk even beyond that.

Ty Montgomery is a big question mark and a bit of an unknown as well.

He received 11 touches last week (eight carries, three receptions) and looks to be emerging in the backfield.

The former Green Bay Packers running back was acquired via trade, and it would make sense for the coaching staff to utilize him as the top pass-catching back still.

Dixon did have 30 receptions for 162 yards over 12 games in 2016 so there may be an opportunity for him to take some of that work from his backfield mate.

The question of how pass-catching work will be handled won't be answered until we see the Ravens on the field in Week 13, though.

Overall, it would be wise to add Dixon if you have a roster spot, specifically in larger fantasy leagues.

I wouldn't go as far as starting him in Week 13, but if he proves capable of carving out a larger role and even overtakes Montgomery, he could be in the fantasy mix to finish the year.

He's specifically a target in 14-team leagues or larger, but if you desperately need help in 12-teamers and have a roster spot, he's a fine option to stash.

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Spencer Ware Fantasy: Is Chiefs RB a Start or Sit in Week 13? | Heavy.com

The Kansas City Chiefs running back situation took a big turn due to the latest news involving Kareem Hunt.

The team's current starter finds himself facing potential discipline due to a recent video that's come to light.

It was first released by TMZ Sports and shows Hunt arguing with a woman at a Cleveland hotel in February of 2018.

Hunt is seen pushing the woman and also goes on to kick her while she's on the ground.

The news could point to Hunt missing Week 13 and possibly beyond that.

In turn, this almost certainly means the Chiefs will turn to Spencer Ware as their starter.

Ware has had his fair share of success in the NFL, although he's seen limited action to this point, specifically throughout the 2018 season.

We're going to take a look at the Week 13 fantasy football outlook for the Chiefs rusher and decide whether he's a start or sit against the Oakland Raiders.

Should You Start or Sit Spencer Ware?.

Assuming Hunt is indeed not active for the upcoming game against the Raiders, Ware becomes a very intriguing fantasy option.

He's tallied just 22 carries for 124 yards and one touchdown with 14 receptions for 165 yards on the season but has flashed upside even before this year.

Ware is a strong dual-threat option, which was on display back in 2016.

That season, he received an expanded workload, rushing 214 times for 921 yards and three scores over 14 games.

He also added 33 receptions for 447 yards and two more touchdowns, pointing to the 27-year-old back potentially having major upside with an expanded role alongside Patrick Mahomes.

It's fully expected that he'll be the team's starter if Hunt isn't in the mix, barring something unforeseen coming to light.

And with a matchup against a poor Raiders defense, he's also in a great spot to post a big stat line in Week 13.

On the season, Oakland has allowed 1,481 rushing yards to opposing backs (most in the NFL) along with eight touchdowns.

They've also given up 401 receiving yards and three scores through the air to the position.

Ware is in a great spot and is more than capable of producing at a high level.

He's worth starting in all leagues where you have Hunt (of course) but also any 12-team league or larger.

I'd consider him as a RB2 or flex option in 10-team leagues as well if you have a need at either spot.

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