With fantasy football championships on the line, every roster decision counts, especially in a high-stakes matchup on Monday Night Football. Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum and Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier both enter the week as their respective teams’ secondary running backs, each capable of putting together a game with the right opportunity.
While their season-long roles and moment-to-moment shares are similar, recent production, matchup dynamics, and momentum tell two very different stories. Let’s see which RB2 is the better fantasy starter and which one belongs on the bench in what could be a championship-defining Monday night.
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier
Tyler Allgeier is currently RB40, averaging 7.9 fantasy points per game. He is one of the best RB2s in football behind Bijan Robinson and usually produces when given the opportunity. Allgeier has recorded five fantastic double-digit performances this season in 15 games.
On average, he only plays about 29% of the Falcons’ running back snaps, so his limited volume has prevented him from fully showing his potential. Last week, he totaled 8.3 fantasy points on 16 carries for 79 yards rushing, as well as one reception for -6 yards. He accomplished this by playing 31 total snaps (40% of the team’s offensive snaps), which marked his highest snap share of the season.
This week, Allgeier faces the Rams on Monday Night Football, a defense that ranks fourth against opposing running backs in fantasy points allowed this season.
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum
Corum is currently RB43, averaging 7.5 fantasy points per game. Similar to Allgeier, he is the RB2 for his team, the Los Angeles Rams, behind Kyren Williams. This season, Corum has averaged about 29 percent of the Rams’ offensive snaps.
Interestingly, he also posted five fantastic double-digit performances in 15 weeks. However, four of those five have come in the last four weeks as he has heated up recently. During that span, Corum has scored five total touchdowns.
This week he faces the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, a defense that ranks 17th against opposing running backs in fantasy points allowed this season. This is a mid-level match that could allow Corum to maintain their positive momentum.
Fantasy Football Verdict: Blake Corum vs. Tyler Allgeier in Week 17
We’re riding with Corum on Allgeier in fantasy this week. Both players have similar roles as RB2s on their respective teams, but Corum’s recent production and more favorable matchup make him the better play. Start Corum as he seeks his fifth straight week of double-digit fantasy points and leave Allgeier on the bench.
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