Carlos Hyde

Week 2 at Carolina
Hyde saw a heavy workload last week in the blowout win over San Francisco, getting 23 carries for 88 yards and two scores. He also caught two passes, but for just five yards. The sledding could be a little more difficult at Carolina, especially if the 49ers fall behind. Hyde is going to be a hit-or-miss running back. He's more of a No. 2 option this week and that's based largely on his workload.

2016 Fantasy Outlook
A fantasy season is not made on one game alone. Hyde had 168 yards and two scores in San Francisco's opener and then became a victim of the poor offense around him after that. Once teams loaded up to stop Hyde, he, well, had nowhere to hide. It ended with him being injured. Enter Chip Kelly. Unlike Kelly's collection of players in Philadelphia, Hyde is clearly the top back in this offense. Heck, he's the best player, period. If he can stay healthy - and with his contact-heavy style of running, that's a big question - he could have a big season. But health will definitely be a question. Hyde's ADP is placing him as the No. 14 running back drafted. That might be a little high. We have him at 18, which puts him on the low end of the No. 2 back rankings.

Week 7 vs. Seattle
Hyde played through a foot injury and managed 55 yards on 21 carries. He added five receiving yards on two catches, so it wasn't one of his better days. The Seahawks rank sixth in the league in terms of points allowed to opposing running backs, so Hyde could find tough sledding in this one. They have given up just two rushing TDs to opposing backs this season - though both came last week. Use Hyde as a low-end No. 2 or high-end flex play this week.