Fantasy Football Playoffs Championship Week Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Running Backs: It's Bucky Irving time

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was limited in practice Tuesday, and he could return in Week 17 at New England after missing the past four games. If he’s back then Dobbins would be worth using as a No. 2 running back in all leagues.

There’s obvious risk in trusting Dobbins due to his lengthy absence, especially in the Fantasy championship in the majority of leagues. But prior to getting hurt in Week 12 against Baltimore, Dobbins had scored at least 16.8 PPR points in three of his past four games and was a must-start Fantasy option in all leagues.

Now, if Dobbins can’t play, there’s a chance for Gus Edwards to have another quality performance for the second game in a row. He’s coming off his best game of the season in Week 16 against Denver with 14 carries for 68 yards and two touchdowns and one catch for 3 yards on two targets.

Edwards hasn’t been great as the replacement for Dobbins in some tough matchups against Atlanta, Kansas City and Tampa Bay, but he does have three touchdowns in his past three games. And the matchup against the Patriots is favorable since New England is No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.

Three running backs in the past three games against the Patriots have rushed for at least 96 yards. And a running back has scored at least 17.3 PPR points against New England in four games in a row.

We’d love to see Dobbins back for this game and ready to go at 100 percent. But if he’s out then this could be another chance for Edwards to have a quality outing given the favorable matchup against the Patriots.