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Fantasy Football Week 5: 5 Biggest Takeaways

By Dan Thomas

Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs off the field following the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs off the field following the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) carries the ball in the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) carries the ball in the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Falcons Dangerous Duo

When the season started over a month ago the Falcons backfield looked like a mess. Devonta Freeman owners were upset because they realized the backfield was a timeshare. The chances of Freeman repeating his 300+ touches from a season ago was basically zero. What to do with Tevin Coleman? Sure he’s good but is he going to see enough touches to be a weekly fantasy starter?

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After yesterday’s performance against the Denver Broncos, it’s safe to say both of these guys are very much fantasy starters. Freeman finished the day with 123 total yards and a touchdown on 26 touches.

Coleman had 163 total yards and a touchdown on just 10 touches. He led the team in receptions (4) and receiving yards (132). Heading into Monday Night Football, these two own two of the top-six fantasy performances in Week 5 by a running back.

The two finished for a combined 286 total yards against one of the best defenses in the NFL. In Week 2 against the Oakland Raiders the two combined for 164 yards and a touchdown. In Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints they combined for 296 yards and four touchdowns.

These two are easily the best running back tandem in the NFL and are both weekly starters for fantasy teams.

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