Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Week 13

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New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) – Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

LeGarrette Blount. 3. player. 47. Week 7 Projection: Standard: /PPR:. RB. New England Patriots

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LeGarrette Blount has become an overnight sensation in fantasy football. After being released by the Steelers, Josh McDaniels the offensive coordinator for the Patriots was more than happy to welcome him back to the team.

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Just days after arriving back with New England, Blount tallied 78 yards and 2 touchdowns in what you could call a statement game.

Now with starter Stevan Ridley out and Shane Vereen struggling to run the ball, that leaves just Jonas Gray and Blount to shoulder most of the load. Two weeks ago, Gray had that historic 4-touchdown, 199 yard rushing game, and this past week Blount came onto the scene while Gray didn’t even make it onto the field (for suspected disciplinary reasons).

So how do we sort out the Pats backfield?

We don’t. McDaniels and Belichick are unpredictable as to who they will use at running back from week to week, but I have a hunch that they will want to stick with the hot hand and the veteran player in Blount.

If this is true, Blount and the Pats go up against Green Bay where I could see LeGarrette having another strong outing.

Consider him a good flex option this week with potential for another breakout week.

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Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Week 13

By Zach Blochlinger | Nov 28, 2014