Fantasy Football 2018: Thursday Night Football Start Em, Sit Em Week 1

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles hugs Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons after the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a score of 15 to 10. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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Fantasy Football Start ‘Em: Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (36) (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

START ‘EM

Running Back. Eagles. Jay Ajayi. 2. player. 54.

Jay Ajayi didn’t do as much damage as one would have thought the last time these two teams met (he had 15 carries for 54 yards and caught three passes for 44 yards), but he’s still listed as one of my Start ‘Ems for week one.

The news of Ajayi battling an injury recently hasn’t been good news for those that drafted him, but he’s the best option for the Eagles when it comes to running back. That means he’ll get more than enough chances to carry the rock.

The other Eagles backs are Darren Sproles, who is returning for what will likely be his final season, and Corey Clement. While Clement could have a decent game, the majority of the carries should belong to Ajayi.

The Falcons had a good rushing defense last year, but it’s a new year. Jay Ajayi, assuming he’s healthy, should be in your starting lineup on Thursday night.

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