Early reports indicate Conner is expected return in Week 15 but if he is unable to play Snell would likely lead the Pittsburgh running attack against a Buffalo defense that has allowed just one rushing touchdown in the last six games. While some will question whether there is room each week for a second Chargers back in fantasy lineups if Austin Ekeler is going to post 19 carries (like he did in Week 1), I'd bypass that debate for now and instead focus on the quality talent of Kelley and stash him as a depth-level back. The lack of involvement as a pass catcher has been the norm for Snell since his college days, so he would more realistically represent a threat to poach carries from Conner when the latter is back to full strength. Snell is expected to work as the Steelers' lead option on the ground Sunday against the Cardinals after James Conner (shoulder) admitted he wouldn't be ready to play in Week 14, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports. Our website may not look quite right in it. Snell had two carries for one yard in Pittsburgh's 17-10 loss to Buffalo on Sunday night. He averaged 4.7 yards per tote against a beatable Cincinnati defense and topped 100 scrimmage yards for the first time as well.

Still, with no preseason games and a truncated training camp, Snell will not get an opportunity to show how much his new look will impact his game. Though Jacksonville won in Week 1 with Minshew throwing just 20 passes, we still expect a ton of volume and good rushing ability from the mustachioed quarterback to boot. Joshua Kelley, RB, Los Angeles Chargers (11.3%): Credit to Matthew Berry for all of his preseason love for Kelley, as he was one of the most common players on TMR's roster in his 16 teams that he manages. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. returned to a backup role behind James Conner in a 26-21 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 2. While it's unclear if Conner will miss Week 2 or beyond, Snell is a must-add insurance runner. Analysis: Working out on his own Snell is down from 224 to 212 pounds.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell (24) rushes against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger), Lappartient: Cycling still has coronavirus situation under control. Benny Snell Jr., RB, Pittsburgh Steelers (14.6%): With James Conner leaving early due to a hamstring issue, Snell took over in Week 1 and starred for the Steelers with 19 carries for 113 yards. He offers little in fantasy outside of being a handcuff to James Conner. Many expected Snell to split carries with James Conner after the latter injured his ankle in Week 1, but instead Conner out-touched Snell 18 to four last week. Snell rushed seven times for 14 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Jets. Snell ran three times for five yards and a fumble in Pittsburgh's 26-21 win over Denver Sunday.

Snell came crashing back to earth after a 100-yard game in Week 1. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? If Conner can't play against the Broncos in Week 2, Snell would be a low-end RB2. We're back! Weekly projection is available to #FootClan members. Snell is just a low-end handcuff option going forward. Kelley got involved right away in his NFL debut to the tune of 12 carries for 60 yards and a touchdown. After a solid rookie season rushing for 426 yards and two touchdowns on 108 carries expectations are high. With Snell's lack of involvement in the passing game, that opens the door for Samuels—who has 73 receptions in two seasons—to have a role in the offense. Snell turned 19 carries into 113 yards on Monday night against the Giants. Vegas is projecting 51.0 total points to be scored in this game. That leaves Snell, Jaylen Samuels, Kerrith Whyte, Wendell Smallwood and Trey Edmunds competing for what likely will be two jobs, but Snell at least seems to have the best odds of that group. Snell can still be rostered but he's just injury insurance for Conner at this point. He was physical, ran hard and showed excellent footwork to chew up yards after contact. Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles (27.2%): The Eagles believe they have a star in the making in Goedert, who sailed past 100 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 1. If there's one area that Snell left fantasy managers wanting more in, it was in the passing attack. We'll do our best to highlight these names each week to help you improve your roster right away. As such, Conner's return seems most likely to impact Snell, who may be hard pressed to earn double-digit carries now that another option is back in the fold. Analysis: While Conner has missed the past two games with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, Snell has taken a team-leading 37 carries for 161 yards (4.4 YPC) and a touchdown while chipping in two catches for nine yards in back-to-back wins. Benny Snell Jr. is currently listed as the Pittsburgh Steelers third-string running back on the team’s depth chart. Snell carried the ball three times for five yards, lost a fumble, and lost four yards on his lone reception. Latest on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Even if Conner is healthy enough to play moving forward, Snell's season-opening performance makes him worth monitoring in the coming weeks to see if he takes over as the team's No.

Who Should I Start? Snell totaled 11 yards on seven carries in the Steelers' 28-21 Week 3 win over the Texans Sunday. Week 4 Studs & Stinkers + Picture-in-Picture. Analysis: Snell and rookie Anthony McFarland split carries in a backup role to James Conner, but Snell was unable to get anything going on the ground. In the event Conner's injury leaves him out for multiple games, Snell showed Monday night that he will be worth including in the lineup. Snell should have a spot on the regular-season roster, Ed Bouchette of The Athletic reports. At this point, Samuel would be a risky play for any fantasy team even if Conner misses time. James Conner is still locked in as the starter and figures to see more of the receiving work, but Snell could carve out his own role subbing in for some carries. With Conner staying sidelined for the remainder of Monday's game, Snell ran with purpose and was rewarded with the second-most single-game carries of his young career. Don't despair if you spent a waiver claim on Snell, however, as Conner has been one of the most injury-prone players in the league the past two seasons. Minshew completed 19 of 20 passes and threw for three touchdowns in an upset over the Colts. Nyheim Hines, RB, Indianapolis Colts (34.4%): Coming into the season we knew Hines was bound for a role within the Indy offense given Philip Rivers' propensity for targeting backs in the passing game. Running Backs and Wide Receivers are aiming for that 4.4 time. Jaylen Samuel had just two touches on the night, recording one carry and one catch for three total yards. He debuted impressively by handling all 16 running back rushing attempts for the Jaguars in Week 1, posting 62 yards and adding one catch for 28 yards. Copyright 2020 Fantasy Football Calculator | Image Source: Icon Sportswire. He finished with 113 yards on 19 carries, though he wasn't a factor in the passing game with one target across 29 offensive snaps.

Fantasy gamers will want to place a waiver claim on Snell this week if he's available in their fantasy leagues. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. struggled in a Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos. Consensus Fantasy Footballers Ranking for Week 6, Percentage of times player has exceeded a usable benchmark for their position in the last 16 games, Number of rushing attempts from within the 5 yard line, Number of rushing touchdowns from within the 5 yard line, ©2014-2020 TheFantasyFootballers.com, Engaging Media LLC, All Rights Reserved. While Conner is playing on Sunday against the Broncos, this is not an encouraging development for his fantasy prospects in the near future. Analysis: Snell has missed the Steelers' past three games after requiring arthroscopic surgery on his knee, but the rookie looks like he'll have a realistic shot at returning to action Sunday versus Cincinnati. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. carried the ball seven times for 19 yards in a 39-28 win over the Eagles in Week 5. Snell would be a plug-and-play RB2 if Conner sits. But Hines exceeded expectations early with a pair of touchdowns and now Marlon Mack could be out for the season. If you're potentially researching tight ends to roster, here's a name we won't discourage you from considering. TMR has been convinced all preseason that Washington would get creative with Thomas (a former college quarterback) and Week 1 confirmed as such.