{
  "id": 8120487,
  "title": "Week 2 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Running Backs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/week-2-start-em-sit-em-fantasy-running-backs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T22:46:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/week-2-start-em-sit-224657181.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome back to The Sporting Tribune's fantasy football analysis. In this week's Start Em, Sit Em column, we will discuss fantasy running backs to start and sit for the upcoming Week 2. As always, I aim to alleviate some of the guesswork that comes with making roster decisions. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter (@JamesNewell96).\n\nOur first Start Em pick is Cam Skattebo (LAR) with a projected 11.3 Fantasy Points Per Touchdown (FPTS). Skattebo had a breakout performance last week in the Giants' surprising win over the Cowboys, scoring 14.1 fantasy points and catching a touchdown. He played 61% of the snaps and made four red-zone appearances. Given the Buffalo Bills defense, which struggled to contain Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black, Skattebo appears to be a solid fantasy option this week.\n\nNext up is David Montgomery (CIN) with a projected 12.0 FPTS. Despite taking only 49% of the snaps in Week One, Montgomery is the clear fantasy-relevant back for the Texans, as they rely heavily on him in red-zone situations. He'll face the Bengals, who have allowed Bucky Irving to reach 20.3 fantasy points and have given up the fifth-highest rushing success rate. Even if TreVeyon Henderson returns, I still recommend Montgomery in a PPR setting against a potentially vulnerable Pittsburgh Steelers defense.\n\nMoving onto Sit Em, MarShawn Lloyd (NYJ) is projected to score just 9.1 FPTS. Lloyd struggled in Week One, averaging 2.6 yards per carry and getting outsnapped by Chris Brooks, who had 37 snaps to Lloyd's 30. With the Jets defense allowing next to nothing to Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, Lloyd may be a tough fantasy matchup this week.\n\nAnother Sit Em pick is Tony Pollard (PHI) with a projected 8.2 FPTS. After a disappointing Week One, Pollard's snap share with Tyjae Spears has nearly evened out at nearly a 50/50 split. Finishing with just 4.4 fantasy points, Pollard's production has been inconsistent, and he now finds himself on the verge of being moved to a bench or flex position.",
  "summary": "Welcome back, readers!",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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