Devonta Freeman Fantasy Football Week 13 Scouting Report

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

· Sep 06, 2018 · 11:47 AM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Philadelphia Eagles

Devonta Freeman was held out of preseason play but he is not a threat to miss Week 1 of the regular season. He’s fully recovered from the MCL and PCL sprains that hampered him late last season and despite Tevin Coleman’s presence, Freeman remains the Falcons’ No. 1 back.

Freeman and the Falcons draw a tough Week 1 matchup against the Eagles, who held Freeman to just seven yards on 10 carries back in January when the two teams met in the playoffs. That said, Freeman saved his fantasy line that day by catching five passes for 26 yards and a touchdown. While he’s a borderline RB1 for the season, view Freeman as an RB2 for Thursday night. He ranks as our No. 16 RB for Week 1.

by Anthony Stalter

· Jul 24, 2018 · 10:28 AM EDT

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Despite battling concussion and knee injuries in 2017, Devonta Freeman still rushed for 865 yards and seven touchdowns, while also adding 36 receptions for an additional 317 yards with one score. Those numbers were good for RB13 on the year, making him a high-end RB2. Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian was criticized for his lack of creativity last year but his running game was still productive. The Falcons are likely to take it slow with Freeman after he played with sprains to both his MCL and PCL but he should be ready for Week 1. Despite Tevin Coleman and perhaps rookie Ito Smith getting touches, Freeman remains Atlanta's No. 1 back.

Fantasy Downside

Last season was the second year in a row Freeman took a step backward fantasy-wise. After finishing as the RB1 and the No. 2 overall fantasy player in 2015, Freeman dropped to RB6 for 2016 and then RB13 a year ago. Concussions and knee injuries limited him to 14 games as a whole but he also missed parts of other games as well. After finishing as the NFL's most explosive rusher in 2016, Freeman fell to 26th in 2017, so that was a problem as well. Finally, Sarkisian wasn't as creative or as aggressive with his passing-game playcalling as Kyle Shanahan was the year before and Freeman was one of the many Falcons players who suffered. Sarkisian also used Coleman more from a pass-catching standpoint, which limited Freeman's overall production.

2018 Bottom Line

Freeman enters the 2018 season as a borderline RB1. Ranked as our No. 13 RB, Freeman's ADP is in the middle of the second round, which is appropriate. Rookie Saquon Barkley, second-year back Dalvin Cook, and even new 49er Jerick McKinnon offer more upside in PPR leagues but Freeman's floor is high enough to make him a safe pick as an RB2. As long as he can stay relatively healthy, Freeman is a safe play given the number of touches he'll continue to receive as the Falcons' No. 1 back.

by Anthony Stalter

· Jan 12, 2018 · 11:38 AM EST

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Divisional Round Fantasy Football Outlook

Divisional Round at Philadelphia Eagles

Devonta Freeman rushed 18 times for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons’ Wild Card victory over the Rams. Freeman didn’t tear up the stat sheet but it was a gritty performance from the veteran back, who was forced to perform on a slick track all night. On his lone touchdown, Freeman was basically carried into the end zone by center Alex Mack.

Freeman has a difficult matchup on Saturday when the Falcons visit the Eagles in the Divisional Round. Philadelphia has the second-ranked defense against fantasy running backs so Freeman could struggle. Ranked as our No. 5 RB for this weekend, view Freeman more as an RB2 than a bona fide RB1.

by Anthony Stalter

· Jan 05, 2018 · 10:53 AM EST

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Wild Card Round Fantasy Football Outlook

Wild Card Round at Los Angeles Rams

Devonta Freeman rushed for just 23 yards on 11 carries but added 9 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in the Falcons' Week 17 win over the Panthers. Freeman had a difficult matchup against a stringy Carolina run defense but he helped fantasy owners with his receiving production. After finishing in the top six the past two years, Freeman ended the regular season as fantasy's RB13. He was a weekly RB2.

Speaking of being an RB2, that's what Freeman will be on Saturday night when the Falcons take on the Rams in their Wild Card round matchup. One of L.A.'s weaknesses is its run defense so Atlanta will need to lean on Freeman and Tevin Coleman to set the tone for a struggling offense. He dealt with a knee injury earlier in the week but isn't even listed on the team's injury report so he's good to go. Ranked as our No. 7 RB for Wild Card weekend, view Freeman as an RB2 with upside.

by Anthony Stalter

· Dec 29, 2017 · 11:04 AM EST

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Carolina Panthers

Devonta Freeman rushed 11 times for 36 yards and caught 2-of-3 targets for 20 yards in the Falcons’ Week 16 loss to the Saints. Coming off one of his best performances of the season last Monday night against the Bucs, this was one of Freeman’s worst games in the past two years. He lost a fumble at the goal line early in the second half with the Falcons trying to erase a 13-0 halftime hole. Later in the game, he was stuffed on a 4th-and-1 at the goal line that essentially sealed Atlanta’s fate.

Freeman should bounce back on Sunday when the Falcons host the Panthers but it’s a bad matchup for the Atlanta back. Carolina ranks as fantasy’s No. 4 defense against running backs, so view Freeman as an RB2. He ranks as our No. 13 RB for the week.

by Anthony Stalter

· Dec 21, 2017 · 4:09 PM EST

ATL RB Devonta Freeman - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at New Orleans Saints

Devonta Freeman was a beast on Monday night, rushing 22 times for 126 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' Week 15 win over the Bucs. He also caught 5 passes for an additional 68 yards on 7 targets. Freeman was Atlanta's offense thanks to another "meh" performance by Matt Ryan and the passing game. He also dominated touches with Tevin Coleman out with a concussion, although Terron Ward worked in plenty throughout the night.

Granted, Freeman did take advantage of a plus matchup against a banged-up Tampa Bay defense in Week 15. Still, he will be an RB1 again when the Falcons visit the Saints on Sunday. New Orleans ranks 14th against fantasy running backs this season and Freeman is our No. 6 ranked RB for Week 16. Get him in your lineups.

by Anthony Stalter

· Dec 15, 2017 · 12:32 AM EST

ATL RB Devonta Freeman Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Devonta Freeman rushed 24 times for 91 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' Week 14 win over the Saints. Freeman's 24 carries were a new season-high as he ran hard all night. Strangely, neither he nor Tevin Coleman was used in the passing game but Freeman still came away with a productive night.

Speaking of Coleman, he suffered a concussion midway through the fourth quarter and still hasn't been cleared to play. If he doesn't suit up, Freeman could see a bump in touches. Currently ranked as our No. 14 RB for Week 15, view Freeman as a solid RB2 on Monday night when the Falcons visit the Bucs.