So is Dion Lewis a legitimate fantasy option moving forward? Analysis: Khari Blasingame and the recently-promoted Dalyn Dawkins are on hand to work in complementary roles, but Lewis should head the team's running attack Sunday, which makes him a decent Week 16 plug in for those scrambling for running back help or looking for a low-cost DFS lineup option. Game Recaps | Photo by Mark Black/UPI |, The Bears' Darnell Mooney leaps for a touchdown catch in front of the Giants' Corey Ballentine. Lewis should provide value as a flex play in deeper leagues going forward, especially in points per reception formats. Photo by Mark Black/UPI |, Dolphins debut rookie Tua Tagovailoa in win over Jets, ESPN Atlanta Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure dies at 48, World Series: Dodgers, Rays to cap unique, brief MLB season, NLCS: Dodgers beat Braves in Game 7, advance to World Series, Giants WR C.J. I expect Burrow to post QB1 numbers again in Week 3 when the Bengals battle the Philadelphia Eagles, who just allowed three touchdown passes to Jared Goff in Week 2 after struggling in Week 1 against the Washington Football Team offense. C.J. Copyright 2020 Fantasy Football Calculator | Image Source: Icon Sportswire. Import your team to My Playbook for instant Waiver Wire advice >>. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. His main competition will be Wayne Gallman and Jon Hilliman once he reports to the Giants. However, his longest gain of the day came through the air on the team's first drive, when he caught a short pass on the left side of the field before turning upfield for a gain of 19 yards. in Brooklyn, NY, College: Lewis has immediate value in the New York Giants offense after Saquon Barkley sustained a season-ending injury. It’s time to give Cole the respect he deserves. Check his up-to-date performance, injury updates, fantasy ADP, value, fantasy outlook, news, stats, rankings, and more. LOG IN. Lewis, who will turn 30 in September, was signed in the offseason as a depth piece and someone that could bring a veteran presence to the locker room. Blair Academy (NJ). The 2-0 Titans are on a roll and Davis' emergence has been part of the reason for that. Born in Albany, New York, September 27, 1990, Dion John Lewis attended Blair Academy where he would lead a 17-1 (.944) league record the final two seasons, two MAPL championships, and the New Jersey Prep state title for football in the process. It's possible Lewis' departure opens up more receiving work for Henry, who technically is scheduled to become a free agent but likely will receive a franchise tag or extension before the new league year opens. Moving forward, if Barkley is indeed out for the season, Lewis will be the de facto RB1, although the team may check out the free agent market as well. Those numbers are obviously far from great, but adding a starting running back off waivers is a no-brainer, even if it’s for a team as bad as the Giants. We go over Devonta Freeman, Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis’ fantasy football outlook ahead of the TEAM Week 6 matchup against Washington. Analysis: He's backing up Devonta Freeman, mostly seeing work on passing downs. While he wasn't very efficient on the ground, Lewis is better known as a pass-catcher, and he excelled in that area Sunday. From our Start/Sit Assistant – which provides your optimal lineup, based on accurate consensus projections – to our Waiver Wire Assistant – that allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team, and by how much – we’ve got you covered this fantasy football season. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. He proceeded to wrap up the week with a full showing, but despite his availability, he's a distant second to Derrick Henry (hamstring) out of this backfield.