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Fantasy Football Week 3: Waiver Wire Pickups

By Dan Thomas

Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) and running back Matt Asiata (44) run onto the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) and running back Matt Asiata (44) run onto the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball against Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball against Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jay Ajayi (27% Owned) and Kenyan Drake (1% Owned) — RBs, Miami Dolphins

Here’s something that shouldn’t surprise you: Arian Foster suffered an injury. Not only did he suffer an injury, but it appears to be a groin injury. As we have seen before, injuries of this variety have the ability to linger especially with running backs.

Neither of Foster’s replacements (Jay Ajayi and Kenyan Drake) did anything impressive on Sunday against the New England Patriots. However, that is because the Dolphins were in catch-up mode and were forced to throw the ball for most of the game.

Ajayi should get an opportunity to be the Dolphins early-down back, but he’ll be on a short leash for two reasons. First, he’s been ineffective with every opportunity he’s had since the preseason. And then he managed to fumble on Sunday.

Drake was able to score a rushing touchdown from seven yards out in the fourth quarter. The rookie also showed to be a capable pass catcher out of the backfield during his time at Alabama.

As it stands right now Foster is “day-to-day”. Yet, with his injury history I’d be surprised if he played on Sunday. If any of these running backs are able to standout, it might be a good idea to stash them when Foster comes back. That is due to the fact Foster is more than likely to get injured again.

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