Week 8 vs. Arizona
Despite getting fewer carries than Duke Johnson and Isaiah Crowell, Robert Turbin led the Browns in rushing last Sunday. However, if there was a TV show title you could apply to Turbin’s performance, it would be Curb Your Enthusiasm. Turbin rushed for only 30 yards, with that total inflated by a 22-yard run.
Turbin, who was solid but not special in Seattle when he spelled Marshawn Lynch, is probably the least viable of Cleveland’s three-headed backfield. While his progress should be monitored in case one of his tag team partners is injured or angers Cleveland head coach Mike Pettine, it would be hard to justify giving him a roster spot at the moment.
Fantasy Upside
When you have Marshawn Lynch on your team, it's hard to get noticed as a running back. The Seahawks like Robert Turbin as the backup, so he has the confidence of the team if something happens to Lynch.
Fantasy Downside
Turbin has never carried the ball more than 80 times in a season and still doesn't have a rushing touchdown as he enters his fourth season. You need the ball to be productive and nobody in Seattle really carries the ball enough to be productive outside of Lynch.
Bottom Line
There isn't much value for Turbin unless something happens to Lynch. So if you have a big roster and you draft Lynch, Turbin would make a good handcuff. Otherwise, he just won't get enough touches to be relevant in standard fantasy leaguesuntil we see Lynch's decline.
Week 2: Turbin vs Chargers
Although some were expecting Robert Turbin to get more carries this year as the Seahawks rested Marshawn Lynch a bit, that does not appear to be the case, at least in Week 1. Turbin had only six carries and that could be the norm in 2014 like it has been since Lynch arrived in Seattle. Turbin has zero fantasy value for Week 2.
Week 1: Turbin vs Packers
A lot of people are predicting more touches for Marshawn Lynch's backups. Even if it does happen, who will that be? Robert Turbin or Christine Michael? It could be a combination of both which is not good for either player. Turbin has a slight edge right now but shouldn't be anywhere near your lineup. Even a roster spot is stretching it considering Lynch's durability.
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