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RB Marlon Mack
- Last week: 49 snaps (70%), 20 carries, 51 yards (2.6 avg), 2 catches (3 targets), 12 yards (6.0 avg) — 7.3 FP
- Last two weeks avg.: 48.5 snaps (73%), 22.5 carries, 112.5 yards (5.0 avg), 1.0 catch (1.5 targets), 6.0 yards (6.0 avg), 1 total TD, 1 total two-pointer — 16.4 FP
- FantasyPros Week 3 Position Rank: RB12
- Falcons vs. RBs: 12th (17.3 FPPG)
Like we mentioned, it makes a ton of sense for the Colts to attack Atlanta's defense like Minnesota did in Week 1.
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook gashed the Falcons for 120 yards of offense on 23 touches, racking up plays of seven yards (touchdown), eight (twice), 19 (touchdown), 21 and 22 yards. Rookie Alexander Mattison did damage as well, running the ball nine times for 49 yards. The pair did a ton of work against the Falcons on outside run plays, which is something the Colts have been able to take advantage of as well. In fact, Mack scored on a career-long 63-yard touchdown near the left boundary in Week 1.
The Falcons were able to bottle up the Eagles' run game last week, as Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders combined for just 46 yards on 18 carries. However, Mack and the Colts' run game is much, much closer to Cook and the Vikings' run game. In fact, Cook is currently the NFL's leading rusher (265 yards), and Mack isn't far behind (225).
Keep in mind: a huge part of fantasy football is player opportunity, and Mack has has at least 22 touches in each game this season.
But also keep an eye on Mack's injury situation: he's missed the first two days of practice this week with a calf injury.