FantasyPros Articles on Eli Heidenreich
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Unfortunately, Rico Dowdle didn't practice at all this week after suffering a toe injury in Week 2 and likely won't play on Sunday. While Jaylen Warren will take over as the lead running back, Heidenreich should see meaningful touches as a change-of-pace option and in the passing game. However, they have struggled to defend running backs in the passing game. The Bengals have surrendered 12.1 of the 18 fantasy points per game to running backs in the air. They've allowed the most receptions (15) and the fourth-most receiving yards to running backs. Heidenreich has flex appeal upside this week in PPR scoring leagues.
STACKED’s take
Heidenreich gains flex appeal as change-of-pace back with Dowdle out; Bengals weak to pass-catching RBs.
Heidenreich is a waiver wire target with flex appeal in PPR leagues for Week 3 against Cincinnati (2.9% rostered). Rico Dowdle suffered a toe injury in Week 2 and didn't practice all week, likely missing Sunday. While Jaylen Warren takes over as lead back, Heidenreich should see meaningful touches as a change-of-pace option and in the passing game. The rookie has only played three offensive snaps through two weeks but averaged 6.8 yards per rushing attempt and 14.8 PPR fantasy points per touch in college. Cincinnati's run defense is elite (18 fantasy points per game to RBs, 2.5 below average), but the Bengals have struggled defending running backs in the passing game, surrendering 12.1 of 18 fantasy points per game in the air with the most receptions (15) and fourth-most receiving yards to running backs.
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