Powell rushed 29 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's overtime win over the 49ers. He also caught all five targets for 34 receiving yards.
EDGE Analysis
Powell got a significant bump in touches after Matt Forte was forced out early with a knee injury, and he took full advantage of the poor 49ers run defense. Forte is expected to have an MRI on Monday to help determine the severity of the injury, but if he misses any time, and it appears likely, then Powell will be the top guy on the running back depth chart for Week 15 against the Dolphins.
So assuming Forte is out... Do I bump Hill vs Pitt for Powell? I think I'd have to, right? If NY is ahead, he'll run and if they're behind, he catches passes.
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mattsmastersWed 12/14/16 1:40 PM
So assuming Forte is out... Do I bump Hill vs Pitt for Powell? I think I'd have to, right? If NY is ahead, he'll run and if they're behind, he catches passes.
TheReverend1Wed 12/14/16 8:42 PM
Pitt's run d isn't much.
mattsmastersThu 12/15/16 12:48 AM
Neither is Miami's. And without Forte, Powell won't split time. That Burkhead guy is stealing a lot of touches from Hill.
thor6977Wed 12/21/16 1:52 PM
Think that Powell will get the bulk of touches , with Forte healthy or not. Might be a good flex or rb 2 if your hurting at rb.