Bell Cow Updates: RB Touch Leaders and Largest Projected Workloads for Week 9

We’re turning the page from spooky season to FAT season!

But before we start stuffing our faces, NFL teams have some shopping to do. The trade deadline is approaching, and Minnesota’s backfield could use a boost.

Mason & Jones sounds more like a fall detective sitcom than a backfield striking fear in opponents.

The Vikings are no longer undefeated. Go get Jonathan Taylor!

Would that help Kyler Murray’s fantasy production? Maybe. But I’m asking for Taylor’s sake. My trust in Murray? That plate is EMPTY!

Gifted a matchup against a Lions defense allowing the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, Murray delivered his best fantasy performance of the season.

A whopping 19.9 points.

THAT’S the feast we were waiting for?

Miss me with starting Murray outside of Superflex. Even then, I’m checking the menu for alternatives!

Fantasy powers that be, get Taylor to Minnesota. Until then, let’s find the fantasy football running backs who could feast in Week 9!

RB Touch Leaders and Largest Projected Workloads for Week 9

Cam Skattebo | RB | NYG

It’s scary hours recommending a running back who logged SIX total snaps just a couple of weeks ago.

But Cam Skattebo? The antics are wacky. The production in Houston was something serious!

He gashed the Texans for 7.26 yards per carry on 17 attempts.

That workload should get your attention. So should this crucial fourth-quarter run from a guy seemingly fresh out of the doghouse. Ruff-ruff!

Skattebo might be earning the Giants’ trust. He ranks ninth in missed tackles forced. Making defenders miss? That’s his thing. Now keep the opportunities coming!

Next stop: Philly. The Eagles allow an NFL-high 27 rushing attempts per game to opposing RBs, along with well over 100 rushing yards.

One productive game doesn’t erase the SIX-snap scare. But this matchup gives the Giants every reason to keep leaning on him.

Let that workload travel his way, and Skattebo could turn another busy afternoon into fantasy production!

Jonah Coleman | RB | DEN

Play or analyze fantasy football long enough, and you’ll walk back a few takes.

Denver’s backfield? Yeah, it might be time.

Well, Jonah Coleman, anyway!

Coleman led Denver with 15 touches in Week 8, averaging 15.75 yards per CATCH! Those are WR numbers!

His 23.5% explosive run rate comes with a small sample, but it's still very impressive. We’re still learning what he can sustain, but the speed and power? They’re there!

Will Sean Payton finally commit to a lead back?

J.K. Dobbins has averaged just 6.5 touches over his last two games. Even with RJ Harvey sidelined in Week 8, he managed seven carries at 1.86 yards per attempt.

With Harvey on I.R., Coleman has an opening. Carolina allows opposing backfields over 28 touches and 27.2 PPR points per game.

Sean Payton, what more do you need?

The ingredients for a bell-cow breakout are there. PLEASE don’t spoil the recipe by adding another RB before the trade deadline!

Kenneth Walker | RB | KC

Back-to-back DUDS! Kenneth Walker is testing fantasy managers’ patience, but the opportunities are still there. When the workload disappears, THEN we start asking questions!

Walker hasn’t logged fewer than 18 touches in a game this season. The man’s getting a full plate. We just need him to stop leaving the fantasy points in the kitchen!

He’s also on pace to shatter his career high of 53 targets. Those receiving opportunities can keep fantasy managers fed when the rushing production goes cold.

Eighteen-plus touches a game? In THIS economy? You’ll take that! Walker welcomes contact like these defenders owe him money. Just watch…

Walker ranks fourth in yards after contact per attempt at 3.06. That’s punishment with a receipt!

The Chiefs are opening as 9.5-point favorites. That points toward a game script where Walker can pile up carries. The Jets already allow just over 26 per game to running backs!

The workload is there. The matchup is there. Walker, we’ve set the table. Now EAT!