Week 16 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In the win against the Titans last week, Carlos Hyde registered his third 100-yard game of the year. He finished with 104 yards and scored what turned out to be the game-winning TD, the fifth time he’s found paydirt in ’19. Hyde’s 26 carries tied a season-high and it was the first time he’s posted more than 20 attempts since Week 6. It may be a bit tougher for him and the Houston ground game on Saturday in Tampa against the league’s top run defense. Consider Hyde an RB2 start.
Week 15 at Tennessee Titans
Although the Texans fell behind by multiple scores early last Sunday versus Denver, they didn’t completely abandon the running game, as Carlos Hyde received 14 rushes for 73 yards, his highest total since Week 9. While he’s still easily on pace for a 1,000-yard season (he may reach that mark at Tennessee) and averaging 15 carries per game, he has just one TD the past seven contests. The Titans are No. 10 at stopping the run, making Hyde an RB2 play.
Week 14 vs. Denver Broncos
New England’s defense limited Carlos Hyde to a season-low 17 yards on 10 carries last week. It was a disappointing game all around, as it was the first time he’d failed to bust out for at least a 10-yard rush in ’19. Over the last six contests, Hyde has just one 100-yard outing and one TD. Denver’s defense is ranked 20th at stopping the run so expect a better performance from the Texans No. 1 RB at home on Sunday.
Week 13 vs. New England Patriots
With the help of a strong fourth quarter, Carlos Hyde posted a decent fantasy game last Thursday versus the Colts. In the win, he finished with 16 carries for 67 yards, the eighth time in ’19 he’s rushed for at least 60 yards. Hyde has only one TD in the past five contests and likely won’t find the end zone versus the New England stout run defense. He makes for an RB2 play at home.
Week 12 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Even though the Houston offense was stymied in Baltimore last Sunday, Carlos Hyde broke free for a 41-yard fourth-quarter TD run, finishing with 65 yards in the loss. In the October contest against the Colts, he was held to 35 yards on 12 carries and may have another tough outing on Thursday as Indy owns the No. 9 defense against the run. Consider him an RB3/flex play.
Week 11 –Carlos Hyde at Baltimore Ravens
Two weeks ago, against the Jags in London, Carlos Hyde showed he still has plenty left in the tank. He rumbled for a season-high 160 yards on 19 carries, with the only negative on the day being his fumble inside the five after a 58-yard run, which cost owners a TD. On the road at Baltimore Hyde will be facing the league’s seventh-best defense at stopping the run. Consider him an RB2 option.
Week 9 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
It was a methodical day on the ground last week for Carlos Hyde, rumbling for 83 yards on 19 carries in the comeback win versus the Raiders. It was the fourth time he’s rushed for more than 80 yards this season, but he’s been fairly consistent, averaging 68 yards per contest. Jacksonville has an average run defense, so Hyde continues to be an RB2 play, in London.
Week 8 vs. Oakland Raiders
The Colts bottled up Carlos Hyde last Sunday, holding him to just 35 yards on 12 rushes. After running for over 100 yards the previous week, Hyde’s yardage was the second lowest he’s posted this season. He’s averaging 66 yards on the ground per contest, with three TDs. Partly due to their pass defense being so bad, the Raiders have the No. 5 rush defense. Hyde should be used as an RB2 play back at NRG Stadium.
Week 7 at Indianapolis Colts
Playing against a bad Chiefs run defense last week, Carlos Hyde recorded a season-high 116 yards on 26 rushes and scored his third TD of ‘19. He has been in the end zone two straight contests and is averaging 72 yards on the ground with Houston. The only frustration Hyde owners may have lately is that Deshaun Watson has three rushing scores himself the past two outings. On Sunday Hyde will be going against a Colts run defense that is No. 19, so he remains an RB2 play.
Week 6 at Kansas City Chiefs
Even though it was Deshaun Watson with the huge day for the Texans last Sunday, Carlos Hyde turned in a decent fantasy game, rushing for 60 yards and his second TD of the season. Hyde continues to receive the bulk of the carries for Houston, finishing with a season-high 21 compared to Duke Johnson’s nine last week. Kansas City has the third-worst defense at stopping the run, making Hyde an RB2 play.
