Week 14 vs. Indianapolis
Yeldon has a nice game last week, gaining 57 rushing yards and 79 through the air on 19 touches. He also scored. In the last meeting with the Colts, he had his first career 100-yard game. The rookie should feast on a soft Indianapolis run defense that just allowed 136 yards to DeAngelo Williams. He's a low-end No. 1, high-end No. 2 starter this week.
Week 13 at Tennessee
The Jaguars fell behind against San Diego last week and Yeldon got just nine carries for 36 yards against a soft run defense. He did manage four catches for 46 yards to salvage the day. The last time out against Tennessee a couple of weeks ago, he had 82 total yards on 18 touches. He should see a similar workload this week and be a solid No. 2 running back with some upside given his workload.
Week 12 vs. San Diego
Yeldon fought off a foot injury to get 54 yards on 17 carries and added another 28 yards on three catches last week. That's the eighth time in nine games Yeldon has seen at least 17 touches. If he does that against San Diego's defense, he should have a field day. The Chargers are 31st in fantasy football in points allowed to running backs and have allowed 10 rushing TDs to opposing backs while holding just two teams to under 100 yards. Yeldon should be a strong start this week.
Week 10 vs. Tennessee
Yeldon had 61 yards on 18 carries last week and added five catches for just six yards as he was bottled up a bit by Baltimore. He's also dealing with a foot injury that had him in a walking boot on Monday. He's intent on playing, but it will be tough with the short week. Tennessee's run defense also has been very solid, ranking third in fantasy points allowed to running backs. Be careful here.
Week 10 at Baltimore
Yeldon made the best of some tough sledding against the Jets, gaining 64 yards on 14 carries while adding three catches for 37 yards. He's had at least 13 touches in every game this season and is a solid contributor in the passing game. Baltimore's run defense isn't bad, but with what Yeldon brings in the passing game as well, he should put up enough yards to be a solid No. 2 back this week.
Week 9 at New York Jets
Yeldon had his second 100-yard rushing game before the bye and has now had another week to heal up, so he should be ready for what promises to be a stiff test. The Jets run defense leads the league, even though it allowed 118 yards to Oakland's running backs last week. This won't be a cakewalk, but Yeldon should get enough work to make himself useful as a low-end No. 2 back or solid flex play.
Week 6 vs. Houston
Yeldon had just 32 rushing yards last week as the Jags fell behind early. He did put up five catches for 34 yards and a score, salvaging the day. But he's missed practice this week with a groin injury and with Denard Robinson back this week, the Jags might play it safe and sit Yeldon. Check his status on Friday before putting him in the lineup. Houston has allowed five rushing touchdowns to running backs in the past two weeks.
Week 5 at Tampa Bay
Yeldon had his best game as a pro last week, picking up 105 yards on 22 carries. He didn't score and had just two catches for four yards, so there wasn't a lot of added value. But he's getting the bulk of the carries for the Jaguars and should continue to do so. Tampa Bay has allowed four rushing TDs to running backs this season and is 12th in terms of fantasy points allowed to the position. Yeldon should get enough touches to be a solid No. 2 back this week.
Week 4 at Indianapolis
Yeldon wasn't used much in a game in which the Jags trailed basically from the time they got off the bus, gaining just 33 yards on 11 carries. He did catch two passes for nine yards, but the 13 total touches were a season-low.
Things could change this week against an Indianapolis defense that has given up four rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs. Yeldon is still the main man in Jacksonville no matter who else is available. He should perform well enough to be a low-end No. 2 fantasy back this week.
Week 3 at New England
Yeldon saw 25 carries last week, but only managed 70 yards on them. He added three catches for 13 yards, which helped his overall production. You have to like the fact he's gotten 43 touches in his first two games. The Patriots have allowed 244 rushing yards to opposing backs in their first two games to go with a couple of scores as well, so there will be some opportunities as long as the Jags can keep this close. Even if they don't, Yeldon's production in the passing game is a plus. He should give you enough to be a decent No. 2 starter this week.
