Alvin Kamara will not be playing for the Saints in Week 13, which once again leaves Mark Ingram in line for a big workload. It also means Ingram should be in your starting lineup, even with Taysom Hill under center.
In two games without Kamara, Ingram has averaged 20 touches, 110.5 total yards, and 19.05 Fantasy points. It's possible that Hill doesn't throw to him as much as Trevor Siemian did, and it's possible Hill steals a goalline touchdown, but Ingram's projected touches are enough to rank him in the top-12. and that puts him ahead of Ezekiel Elliott.
Elliott, is banged up, sharing with Tony Pollard, and facing a Saints defense that still ranks as the best in the NFL against the run. I'm still starting him over Pollard, but I'm doing so with very little confidence.
If Darrell Henderson is ruled out, Michel becomes a must-start running back like Williams. For the time being, he's one of the top handcuffs to roster. And against Jacksonville, even if Henderson plays, Michel could be a touchdown dependent flex.
Williams didn't get quite as much of a price bump as Mattison, which is why he's the top value. I'd expect 20 touches against a Vikings defense that has been gashed at times by running backs.
The Cardinals main weakness has been their rush defense, but I still don't think people are going to flock to Montgomery after a poor showing on Thanksgiving. It's not a bad week to go cheap at running back.
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