Week 3 absolutely crushed the running back position with De’Von Achane, Breece Hall, and Travis Etienne all getting knocked out, but two guys who were probably afterthoughts in your draft are suddenly roaring to life: Jaylen Warren and Aaron Jones are now emerging as top-10 options for Week 4. Forget those waiver wire pickups, because the guys you already have on your roster might be about to explode.
Warren’s 176-Yard Explosion Changes Everything
Jaylen Warren just went off in Week 3, turning 20 touches into a monster 176 yards. That kind of production is no joke, and the best part is he should get at least another week as the lead back with Rico Dowdle out. Yeah, the Browns are a tough matchup, but short weeks often favor running backs who can handle volume. Warren is a total chameleon too: he’ll be pounding the rock if his team gets an early lead, or he’ll feast in the passing game if they’re playing from behind. I’m telling you, expect another 100-yard game from Warren and a serious shot at hitting the end zone at least once. This guy is for real and proving he’s way more than just a committee back.
Aaron Jones Is Taking Over and Dolphins Fans Are Sweating
Aaron Jones had a good game last week, but Week 4 against the Dolphins? That’s when he’s really gonna shine. Last week, Jones handled a whopping 84% of his team’s rush attempts and snagged a 24% target share. Talk about a workload! Now he’s facing a Dolphins defense that has given up the second-most Fantasy points to opposing running backs. You don’t get much better matchups than that. It’s no surprise that in early Week 4 projections, Jones is joining Warren in the top 10. He’s primed for a massive performance that could single-handedly win you your matchup.
Your “Third Guy” Is Now a Hot Commodity
The craziest part about Warren and Jones is they were often the third running backs drafted on a lot of teams. That means if you’re one of the managers who drafted them, you just struck gold, especially if you lost someone like Achane. These guys might not be as good as Achane over the entire season, but for Week 4, they could absolutely step up and deliver. Look, Jeremiyah Love played 64.4% of offensive snaps in Week 3 and is a start-him-everywhere guy now, and Chase Brown has a 72.1% rush share. But Warren and Jones are the real headline for Week 4. Tony Pollard has a 13.2% explosiv, and Bhayshul Tuten has a 34.9% tackle avoid rate, showing there are some serious backs making noise. Keep an eye on those trade markets, because if you’ve got a surplus, now’s the time to make a move. Week 4 is setting up to be a wild one for running back production, and these two are leading the charge.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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