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Sep 28, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running back Chris Ivory (33) carries the ball as Detroit Lions outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) and outside linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) defend in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
3. RB Chris Ivory (NYJ)
At the beginning of the NFL season, it appeared that running backs Chris Ivory and Chris Johnson would split time in the backfield for the New York Jets. Over the last two weeks however, Rex Ryan and the rest of the Jets coaching staff have slowly been placing the offense in Chris Ivory’s hands.
The former New Orleans Saint has seen an average increase of 15 carries per week, good news for fantasy owners.
Among all 40-plus attempt backs, Chris Ivory has the highest Success Rate (positive expected pts plays) according to @numberFire metrics.
— JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) September 30, 2014
NFL RB leaders in YPC (minimum 30 carries): 1. Forsett 2. Lamar Miller 3. Chris Ivory 4. DeMarco Murray 5. Khiry Robinson
— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) October 2, 2014
He has also been a good option out of the backfield for struggling quarterback, Geno Smith.
Chris Ivory has 11+ PPR points in every game this season. RB17 in PPG #Jets
— Chad Parsons (@ChadParsonsNFL) September 29, 2014