Devonta Freeman

Week 9 vs. Minnesota Vikings

Devonta Freeman had four carries for 14 yards and a touchdown against the Bengals before the bye last week. He also added 25 yards on three receptions. Freeman is an interesting desperation starter – especially in PPR formats – but he’s too risky to have in lineups while Latavius Murray is healthy. Murray and Lamar Jackson are more likely to get red zone touches, and Freeman’s snap count will vary from week to week. Sit him.

Update: With Murray likely out today, Freeman becomes an interesting RB3 or flex option for desperate fantasy managers.

Week 8 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Devonta Freeman had his worse game by far as a Giant last week, rushing for just eight yards on three carries against the Eagles. Freeman was outplayed by Wayne Gallman, who also didn’t look great, and the Giants’ backfield doesn’t look primed for any kind of consistent fantasy success. Hold Freeman in case he regains the job after a bad game, but sit him in a very difficult matchup against the Buccaneers this week.

Week 6 vs. Washington Football Team

Devonta Freeman had 87 yards and a touchdown on 19 touches, including two receptions against the Cowboys last week. His workload has steadily improved since arriving three weeks ago. He had 15 touches against the Rams, and then 19 last week. If he can average 15-plus touches per game moving forward, he has RB2 upside, particularly if the Giants’ offense comes out of the dumpster, though it’s early to assume that’ll be the case.

This week, Freeman faces a Washington defense that ranks 15th in aFPA to opposing rushers and held Darrell Henderson to just 2.5 yards per carry last week – although they did give up a 46-yard run to rookie Cam Akers. Expect enough of a workload for Freeman to be productive again this week, but the struggles of the Giants’ offense makes him a low-end RB2 in most leagues.