Freeman vs. Bucs
Devonta Freeman caught 2-of-4 passes for 22 yards in the Falcons' Week 2 loss versus the Bengals but was also held without a rushing attempt. Atlanta used all four of its backs effectively against the Saints in Week 1 but scaled back its committee in Week 2 and Freeman received less touches as a result. With Steven Jackson looking like a shell of his former self, the more explosive Freeman should get more looks in the Falcons' pass-first offense soon. Then again, coach Mike Smith stuck with Michael Turner a full year after the veteran stopped being productive so maybe Jackson will continue to see the bulk of carries at the expense of guys like Freeman. If you have the roster space, keep Freeman on your bench for now and stash him for down the road. At some point Smith might not have a choice but to turn to the rookie to jump start the running game but for now, Freeman has no fantasy value.