Zero RB Watch: Week 14 AFC – Time to Stash the Backups as Fantasy Playoffs Loom

Shawn Siegele
December 7, 2021

After one of the most tumultuous RB seasons ever, Week 13 offered a brief respite. It was almost boring, if you can put the continued exploits of Jonathan Taylor and Austin Ekeler in that category. I covered the biggest story yesterday, as Javonte Williams made his push toward overall RB2 status in dynasty.

We’re also getting some key definition within frustrating committees. No Sunday game offered a backfield with AFC RB teammates hitting double digits in Expected Points.

Committee Leaders Emerge, Plus the Stashes You’re Resisting But Really Need for the Fantasy Playoffs

Injuries often create Zero RB stars, but they can also elevate Dead Zone stragglers. Josh Jacobs is finally in the position his advocates have always wanted. In a topsy-turvy year, could the 2021 playoff league-winner be a post-hype star who recorded his first RB1 finish in Week 12?

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Shawn Siegele

Author of the original Zero RB article and 2013 NFFC Primetime Grand Champion. 11-time main event league winner. 2015, 2017, 2018 titles in MFL10 of Death.

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