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Running backs Devin Neal and Sean Tucker have one thing in common this week: they present difficult fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 13.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe New Orleans Saints won't have the services of veteran running back Alvin Kamara, who has been ruled out with knee and ankle issues.
We know Neal is starting, but we also know the Saints have a terrible offense and tight end Taysom Hill is looming to steal touches from the rookie running back.
Tucker has led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' backfield the last two weeks, but the team is also welcoming back fellow running back Bucky Irving from injury this week, which muddies the waters.
And, lest we forget, fellow rusher Rachaad White is still hanging around.
Knowing all that, here's our best start or sit advice for Tucker, Neal and Taysom Hill this week.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDevin Neal start or sit advice
Neal only carried the rock seven times last week because the Saints gave tight end Taysom Hill 10 carries. However, Neal was also heavily involved in the passing attack with seven targets, which he turned into five catches for 43 yards.
New Orleans' rushing attack has been putrid all season, so Neal's involvement in the passing game is huge for his fantasy value.
The Week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins is a decent one, as New Orleans' opponent is surrendering the 14th-most fantasy points per game to the position.
With Neal likely to see around 15 touches and at least a decent amount of looks in the passing game on Sunday, we'll consider him a flex option in Week 13.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementVerdict: Start
Sean Tucker start or sit advice
As we previously mentioned, not only does Tucker have to worry about Irving taking snaps and touches from him, but White, also.
Multiple reports suggest Irving will have limited touches in this game, as has Josh Grizzard, the team's offensive coordinator. Head coach Todd Bowles has also said the team may roll with the hot-hand approach.
The bottom line is this: Tampa Bay's backfield is a mess this week and the team draws a matchup against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense ceding the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs this season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWe would avoid this situation entirely in Week 13.
Verdict: Sit
Taysom Hill start or sit advice
After Kamara exited early due to injury last week, Hill ended up with 10 carries and we suspect he'll get around that many with Kamara ruled out this week.
If you're wading through the sea of hit-or-miss TE2s, it's worth taking a flyer on Hill and starting him this week.
Verdict: Start
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