Run, Javorius, run!

Running back has been by far the most difficult position to predict this season with an unusually large number of high profile backs suffering season-ending injuries. In their place, players like Thomas Rawls (30/209/1),Spencer Ware (11/96/2) and Darren McFadden (29/129) demonstrated an ability to run with the starting jobs, pun intended.

Charcandrick West suffered a hamstring injury, so Ware should get the start next week against Buffalo's inconsistent run defense. Rawls may simply be a better option than Marshawn Lynch at this point in their careers. Lynch's body is finally sending signals that his bone-crushing run-style isn't meant for mere mortals, and the fresh Rawls is ready, willing and able to enter the meat grinder. McFadden has apparently forgotten about the five years since his last 1000-yard rushing campaign, and, despite a pedestrian 3.9 yards per carry on average, he has topped 110 yards in three of his five games as a starter for the Cowboys.Tony Romo's return should only open up more space for the throwback star. As always, injury concerns are an issue, as DMC only boasts one full season in his seven-year career.

This week, Devonta Freeman, Justin Forsett and Frank Gore all suffered injuries, ranging in severity from hamstring sprains to a gruesome season-ending broken arm. Javorius Allen takes over from Forsett and racked up 67 yards on the ground and 48 through the air.Ahmad Bradshaw replaced Gore, who suffered a quad/knee injury and could miss Week 12 at the least. Bradshaw is a third-down back at this point in his career, but his success with Indy last season suggests RB3 production is not off the table, even with Matt Hasselbeck at quarterback.Devonta Freeman suffered a concussion on a helmet-to-helmet hit and will have to work through the NFL's concussion protocol before returning. Freeman's injury gifts rookie Tevin Coleman the starting job. However, matchups against Minnesota, Tampa Bay and Carolina severely limit Coleman's ceiling. Allen is by far the recommended long-term add, while Bradshaw is relatively matchup-proof in the short term as his value comes from check-downs and volume. I am not sold on Coleman and see Freeman's injury leading to more attempts for Matt Ryan rather than standalone value for Coleman.

At tight end, Kyle Rudolph surprised with a 6/106/1 line but is nothing more than a high end TE2 streaming option for Week 12. Walker is beginning to threaten top fiv value at the position for the stretch run and makes an excellent trade target as his owner likely undervalues him. Tyler Eifert scores touchdowns at a Gronkowski-esque rate. That said, the yardage and target numbers are unimpressive. Eifert's value is inflated and savvy owners should explore trade options, especially considering a negative rest of season schedule. Crocket Gillmore benefits from Forsett's injury as the injury-riddled Ravens will lean on replacement QB Matt Schaub.

I do not want to hype Devin Funchess, although he looked far more polished than the raw rookie we have seen all season. His eight targets and cushy schedule suggest it doesn't matter. Funchess is at least a WR3 the rest of the way as he faces no real competition on the depth chart and fits the profile of a Cam Newton receiver.