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4. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
ESPN Rostered Percentage: 62.4
After the way he performed in Week 1, it’s not a shock that Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson saw his rostered percentage rise by over 40 percent over the past week. And he rewarded anyone who picked him up in their league with another impressive showing from the rookie in his Week 2 matchup with the Titans.
In his career debut a week ago, Robinson got 16 carries for 62 yards with one reception for 28 yards. He was even better against Tennessee, though, taking his 16 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown while also getting three receptions for 18 yards. Entering Monday Night Football, Robinson is the RB7 for the Week 2 fantasy football slate.
There was talk coming into the start of the season that Robinson was impressing and, after the release of Leonard Fournette, that he would be the guy. Not many believed in the Illinois State product, however, which is why there’s been a scramble to get him in fantasy leagues.
Having said that, if he’s still available in your league, you need to grab him. He’s the leader in touches in the Jaguars backfield by a mile right now and the offense has been pretty productive to this point. It’s early to spend a ton of FAB budget if you play in that type of league but he could be worth it.