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SFTyler Allgeier set for lead role in Week 6 with Jeremiyah Love sidelined
Allgeier is poised for a leading role Sunday at the Rams with Jeremiyah Love (ankle) sidelined, per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com.
Tyler Allgeier is poised for a leading role out of the Cardinals backfield Sunday at the Rams with Jeremiyah Love (ankle) sidelined in Week 6, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
What happened
Love did not practice on Wednesday due to a lingering ankle issue, and his availability for Sunday’s game was in question. Love’s right ankle sprain from the preseason has healed, coach Mike LaFleur said, but the left ankle has bothered him the past two weeks. LaFleur said, “We want to get this ankle right.”
Context
Allgeier has 34.3 PPR points through five games, with 35 carries for 119 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, plus 12 receptions for 44 receiving yards. He has a 50% snap share. In Week 4 he had 12.9 PPR points with eight carries for 42 yards and a touchdown, and two catches for seven yards. In Week 5 he had 3.6 PPR points on three carries for seven yards and two catches for nine yards.
Love has 51.1 PPR points through five games, with 67 carries for 245 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, plus 11 receptions for 36 receiving yards. In Week 5 he had 12 carries for only 22 yards and played 36 of 73 snaps in the loss to the Lions.
Timeline
On Oct. 15, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Jeremiyah Love did not practice on Wednesday due to a lingering ankle issue and that his availability for Sunday’s game against the Rams was in question. Love’s right ankle sprain from the preseason had healed, but the left ankle had bothered him the past two weeks. Coach Mike LaFleur said, “We want to get this ankle right.” Love played 36 of 73 snaps in the loss to the Lions on Sunday, with 12 rushes for only 22 yards. LaFleur said Love is a tough dude but the team wants to give him a little bit of rest and see how the week goes on.
Depth chart
Zonovan Knight is RB3 on the depth chart, with 3.2 PPR points this season on three carries for 32 yards across five games. James Conner is RB4 and has no games played this season. Trey Benson is RB7 and also has no games played this season.
What’s next
The Cardinals play the Los Angeles Rams on the road on Sunday, October 18. Allgeier has a Sleeper projection of 13.4 PPR points for Week 6.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Allgeier should be considered a volume-based RB2 with upside if Love is out. He has a 50% snap share this season and has shown pass-catching ability with 12 receptions. In Week 4, when he saw more work, he posted 12.9 PPR points with a touchdown. The matchup against the Rams run defense is neutral, but the expected lead role elevates his floor. Zonovan Knight would be the next man up if Allgeier were to miss time, but he has minimal production. Allgeier is a priority add in all formats, especially with Love’s injury uncertainty.
Quick answers
Will Tyler Allgeier start in Week 6?
Allgeier is poised for a leading role with Jeremiyah Love sidelined, according to Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com.
What is Jeremiyah Love's injury status?
Love is sidelined for Week 6 with an ankle issue, per the report.
Who is the Cardinals' backup running back?
Zonovan Knight is RB3 on the depth chart, with 3.2 PPR points this season.
Sources
- NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
- Player data (Sleeper)
- Arizona Cardinals depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
- Jeremiyah Love injury update: unsure for Week 6 vs. Rams (ankle) (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Tyler Allgeier: Set for lead role in Week 6 (RotoWire)
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