StarStreet CFB Grind Down+: Running Backs
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| StarStreet CFB Grind Down Plus | |
| Quarterbacks | Wide Receivers |
|---|---|
| Running Backs | Tight Ends |
Week 15
| Top Tier Running Backs | Team | Opp | GP | Salary | %Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Hyde | OH St | MI St | 9 | $18,300 | 40.67% | |
| Player Stats | RuYd/G | RuTD/G | Rec/G | RecYd/G | FPPG | $/FPt |
| Season Stats | 143.33 | 1.56 | 1.44 | 11.89 | 26.19 | $698.77 |
| Opp. Stats Allowed | TeamD Rk | RuYd-A | RuTD-A | Recept-A | RB-Rk | RB-FPPGA |
| MI St | 126 | 64.75 | 0.42 | 16.25 | 1 | 6.72 |
Expert Explanation
Frankly, the matchup versus the #1 ranked MSU rushing defense is terrifying, but nobody has slowed Hyde down lately as he’s rushed for well over 100 yards in seven straight games (with 15 touchdowns during that stretch).
| Top Tier Running Backs | Team | Opp | GP | Salary | %Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Gaffney | Stan | AZ St | 12 | $14,700 | 32.67% | |
| Player Stats | RuYd/G | RuTD/G | Rec/G | RecYd/G | FPPG | $/FPt |
| Season Stats | 123.75 | 1.42 | 1.08 | 7.50 | 22.13 | $664.41 |
| Opp. Stats Allowed | TeamD Rk | RuYd-A | RuTD-A | Recept-A | RB-Rk | RB-FPPGA |
| AZ St | 97 | 133.83 | 1.42 | 17.42 | 86 | 21.02 |
Expert Explanation
He found the endzone twice the last time these teams placed and now he has a much more substantial role in this offense.
| 2nd Tier Running Backs | Team | Opp | GP | Salary | %Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Johnson | UCF | SMU | 11 | $10,000 | 22.22% | |
| Player Stats | RuYd/G | RuTD/G | Rec/G | RecYd/G | FPPG | $/FPt |
| Season Stats | 88.91 | 1.00 | 2.36 | 20.18 | 18.55 | $539.22 |
| Opp. Stats Allowed | TeamD Rk | RuYd-A | RuTD-A | Recept-A | RB-Rk | RB-FPPGA |
| SMU | 99 | 144.82 | 1.91 | 23.82 | 62 | 17.60 |
Expert Explanation
He gets a crack at the nations 116th ranked rushing defense. Anything less than 100 yards and a touchdown would be disappointing
| 2nd Tier Running Backs | Team | Opp | GP | Salary | %Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lache Seastrunk | Bayl | Tex | 9 | $7,000 | 15.56% | |
| Player Stats | RuYd/G | RuTD/G | Rec/G | RecYd/G | FPPG | $/FPt |
| Season Stats | 109.11 | 1.22 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.24 | $383.68 |
| Opp. Stats Allowed | TeamD Rk | RuYd-A | RuTD-A | Recept-A | RB-Rk | RB-FPPGA |
| Tex | 63 | 176.64 | 1.82 | 18.09 | 26 | 13.98 |
Expert Explanation
This price is crazy low. He was an early season Heisman hopeful, but both blowouts and injuries have derailed that (this year). This will be his 2014 Heisman statement game
| 3rd Tier Running Backs | Team | Opp | GP | Salary | %Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul James | Rutg | S Fla | 7 | $6,000 | 13.33% | |
| Player Stats | RuYd/G | RuTD/G | Rec/G | RecYd/G | FPPG | $/FPt |
| Season Stats | 102.86 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 9.29 | 17.21 | $348.55 |
| Opp. Stats Allowed | TeamD Rk | RuYd-A | RuTD-A | Recept-A | RB-Rk | RB-FPPGA |
| S Fla | 114 | 133.60 | 1.10 | 17.70 | 41 | 15.55 |
Expert Explanation
Look at what he did earlier this year before being hurt. Now enjoy this discount
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