Devonta Freeman Fantasy Football Week 13 Scouting Report

Devonta Freeman
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Age: 32
Weight: 206 lbs
Height: 5' 8"
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by Anthony Stalter

· Oct 15, 2015 · 4:09 PM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 6, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Saints
Devonta Freeman rushed 27 times for 153 yards and a touchdown while also hauling in 7-of-8 targets for 44 yards in the Falcons Week 5 win over the Redskins. Despite rookie Tevin Coleman returning from injury, Freeman still played on 68-of-80 offensive snaps and is entrenched as Atlanta's every-down back. With Julio Jones questionable for Thursday night's game versus the Saints, Kyle Shanahan may lean on Freeman and the running game against New Orleans' No. 16-ranked fantasy defense against RBs. Freeman is a legitimate RB1 and ranks as our No. 2 running back for Week 6.

by Anthony Stalter

· Oct 09, 2015 · 10:18 AM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 5, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Washington
Devonta Freeman rushed for 68 yards on 14 carries and scored three touchdowns while adding five receptions for 81 yards in the Falcons Week 4 win over the Texans. After racking up 37 fantasy points in his first career start in Week 3, Freeman followed up that performance with another 32 points last Sunday. The 69 standard fantasy points through his first two career starts is the most by any player in his first two starts during the 21st century according to ESPN.com. Tevin Coleman (ribs) is getting closer to returning from injury, but Freeman has staked his claim as the Falcons starting running back. Now Atlanta has a running game for the first time since 2011, it would be insane for the coaching staff to mess with what's working. Freeman is now a legit RB1 and despite facing fantasy's No. 5 defense versus running backs this Sunday, he's our RB3 for Week 5. Start him.

by Anthony Stalter

· Oct 02, 2015 · 9:38 AM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 4, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Houston
Devonta Freeman had a breakout performance last week in Dallas, rushing 30 times for 141 yards and three touchdowns in the Falcons come-from-behind victory over the Cowboys. He also added five catches for 52 yards on five targets while playing 88 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps. Tevin Coleman (ribs) began running this week, but isn't expected to play against the Texans (No. 16-ranked fantasy defense vs. running backs). After how he responded to the workload last week, Freeman is a top 10 running back for Week 4.

by Anthony Stalter

· Sep 25, 2015 · 11:53 AM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 3, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Dallas
Devonta Freeman rushed 12 times for 25 yards and a touchdown while also adding four catches for 34 yards in the Falcons 24-20 Week 2 win over the Giants. With Tevin Coleman sidelined with a broken rib suffered in the first half, Freeman went on to play 49 of 72 offensive snaps for the Falcons in the win. Freeman will now see the bulk of the workload in Atlanta's backfield as Coleman is unlikely to play at Dallas this Sunday. Freeman doesn't have the same playmaking ability Coleman does, but he's a decent option from a volume standpoint. Against the Cowboys, he'll face the No. 20 fantasy defense versus running backs and ranks as our RB21 for Week 3. He'll be a low-end RB2 in all formats.

by Anthony Stalter

· Sep 18, 2015 · 7:51 AM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 2, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at New York Giants
Devonta Freeman rushed for 18 yards on 10 carries while catching three-of-our targets for 29 yards in the Falcons 26-24 win over the Eagles in Week 1. Freeman was Atlanta's RB2 behind Tevin Coleman, who shined while rushing for 80 yards on 20 carries. While Freeman was used more in the passing game, Coleman averaged 4.0 YPC compared to Freeman's 1.8. Atlanta's offensive line didn't open many running lanes for the backs, but it was Coleman who succeeded by gaining positive yards more consistently than Freeman. While Freeman will rotate in with Coleman, he's a RB4 with limited upside. He ranks as our RB45 for Week 2 and should be avoided for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

by Anthony Stalter

· Sep 11, 2015 · 4:50 PM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 1, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Philadelphia
Devonta Freeman has been dealing with a hamstring injury since the start of the preseason. He didn't play in any exhibition game and was limited in Thursday's practice. Tevin Coleman is the back to own in Atlanta, as he is listed as the starting running back on the Falcons official depth chart. While Freeman will still be in the mix, Coleman could wrap up the starting job early in the season if he flashes on Monday versus the Eagles. Freeman is currently ranked as our RB47 for Week 1 and should be avoided. Even if he does play, he'll be limited.

by Anthony Stalter

· Sep 01, 2015 · 11:41 AM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Despite suffering a hamstring injury during camp, Devonta Freeman remains the favorite for early-season work as Atlanta's RB1. He is considered by some to be a perfect fit for new OC Kyle Shanahan's outside zone rushing attack and if he makes the most of his opportunities early in the season, Freeman could wind up being the team's lead back all season. The Falcons drafted Tevin Coleman in the third round this year, but Freeman opened camp as the first-team back and Coleman hasn't separated himself due to a hamstring injury. Running backs have a knack for producing in Shanahan's system (see Alfred Morris) and Freeman will likely have the first opportunity to impress.

Fantasy Downside
Both Freeman and Coleman suffered hamstring injuries at the same time, but Coleman was able to return for the team's third preseason game while Freeman was not. Coleman is the superior runner to Freeman and has more big-play ability. If the rookie makes the most of his chances early, Freeman could quickly lose his loose grasp on the team's starting running back job.

Bottom Line
The Falcons are headed for a committee at running back and while Freeman will likely receive an opportunity to start early in the year, he has done nothing to separate himself from Coleman. He also wasn't drafted under new coach Dan Quinn, who may prefer Coleman eventually become the lead back in Atlanta. Ranked as our RB37, Freeman is worth a late-round flier for depth, but Coleman has more upside in the Falcons backfield.