NFL Fantasy 2025 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Running backs for Week 13

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You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting Christian McCaffrey. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis here. Instead, we’re exploring more debatable situations. And if you can’t find a player you are looking for, please check out the latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings.

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The rookie didn’t have a huge fantasy day last week but there were major positives. With  Rhamondre Stevenson  back on the field, Henderson played 65 percent of the Patriots’ snaps and had 18 carries, 19 routes and four targets, all of which led the backfield. In fact, the seven non-Henderson RB carries went for a total of five yards. The one negative on the day was the goal-line work went to other RBs, who were repeatedly stuffed by the Bengals. Twice Henderson was tackled at the 1 yard line. He looks like New England’s best goal-line option; he just needs the opportunities. The fact that he has taken over as the lead back has him in play against the Giants, who have allowed the second-most fantasy PPG to RBs. They have given up the most rushing yards to RBs — and the most rush TDs to RBs since Week 8 — and explosive runs at the highest rate this season. Lastly, Henderson has a great schedule down the stretch. He could be a league-winner.

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