DeMarco Murray

Week 3 vs. Oakland
Murray ripped off 89 yards on 12 carries last week and has proven to be a big part of the passing game, as well, catching seven passes for another 56 yards after scoring a pair of receiving TDs in Week 1. Oakland allowed 139 yards and a rushing TD to Atlanta's running backs last week. Murray should be a very solid start this week against a struggling Oakland defense. He's only got 25 carries in the first two weeks, but his 12 receptions are tied for the most for running backs thus far.

Week 1 vs. Minnesota
Murray has been proclaimed the primary ballcarrier and will only be spelled by Derrick Henry. That's good news. Minnesota also was 18th in rushing yards allowed last season. But the Vikings also gave up just five rushing TDs to running backs last season, so keep the expectations tempered. Murray is a No. 2 option this week due to volume. He should get 15-20 touches.

Week 17 at New York Giants
DeMarco Murray ran five times for 27 yards but added a TD in the team's loss to Washington. As it turns out, it was Chip Kelly's final game coaching the Eagles.

While that could be a good thing for Murray owners, we'll likely have to wait a while. The team takes on the Giants who are 27th in allowing fantasy points to RBs but it's unclear just what Murray's role will be. It's not likely the offense changes a whole lot but Murray could see a little more work in a favorable matchup. However, Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles will likely still see some work. As for Murray's future, the coaching change should only help at this point. The Birds are pretty locked into keeping Murray around through 2016, and it's possible the next coach changes the offense a bit to at least make Murray a better fit.