Running Back Analysis: NFL Week 12

Elite Plays

Mark Ingram

This an odd week for running backs, and with three Thanksgiving games, it leaves us a little limited come Sunday. If Devonta Freeman plays, he is the safer cash game option, and carries the highest floor. Mark Ingram has had a very successful 2015 season so far, rushing for 661 yards, on 4.6 YPC. He is also working well in the passing game, catching 40 balls, for 337 yards. Houston is allowing 113 yards per game on the ground, on 4.2 YPC. Football Outsiders has Houston as the 19th worst run defense. Another bonus for Ingram is Houston ranking 24th in defending backs in the passing game. Ingram has a B- receiving grade, per PFF. With the status of the top tier running backs this week, and the abundance of wideouts I want in my lineup, Ingram's price is looking pretty good. He has been a consistent back, hitting 2x value at a 50% rate, tied with Devonta Freeman. With the lack of options up top, Ingram stands out in the top price range.

Ownership Estimates:

FanDuel

Cash: 10-20%

GPP: 5-15%

DraftKings

Cash: 15-25%

GPP: 5-15%