Dion Lewis Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Dion Lewis
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Age: 34
Weight: 193 lbs
Height: 5' 7"
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by Dale Lolley

· Oct 11, 2018 · 7:14 PM EDT

TEN RB Dion Lewis - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. Baltimore Ravens

Dion Lewis inexplicably got 12 rushing attempts -- two less than he had combined the previous two weeks -- for 34 yards last week but just three catches for 14 yards in what is just a baffling backfield situation once again. The Ravens have given up some rushing yards in spurts, so it's possible Lewis could find some room to work. But it's more likely to come in the passing game this week. Even at that, he's a flex-option play.

by Dale Lolley

· Oct 05, 2018 · 11:49 AM EDT

TEN RB Dion Lewis - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Buffalo Bills

Dion Lewis got a season-low four carries last week -- for no yards -- and has seen his rushing attempts go down each week. That's OK, though, because Marcus Mariota found him nine times for 66 yards in the passing game. If he continues to produce like that, he's a very viable option moving forward, especially in PPR leagues. He's had 14 of his 18 catches this season in the past two weeks. We seem to be getting some clarity there.

by Dale Lolley

· Sep 28, 2018 · 12:22 AM EDT

TEN RB Dion Lewis - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Philadelphia Eagles

Dion Lewis had nine carries for 26 yards and three catches for 14 yards last week against Jacksonville. He has received fewer touches than Derrick Henry the last two weeks. Lewis had 27 pass routes run in Week 1 and has had 27 total combined in the past two weeks. That's not a good trend. He also had half as many carries as Henry. This backfield is once again a complete mess with neither back worthy of anything but flex play consideration.

by Dale Lolley

· Sep 20, 2018 · 12:27 AM EDT

TEN RB Dion Lewis - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Dion Lewis carried the ball 14 times for 42 yards last week, but added only one reception for one yard with Blaine Gabbert at QB. Derrick Henry actually had more touches last week. Once again, this backfield is a jumbled mess. If you have to start one, make it Lewis. He should get more work in the passing game if Mariota indeed is back.

by Dale Lolley

· Sep 13, 2018 · 8:17 PM EDT

TEN RB Dion Lewis - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Houston Texans

The one positive out of last week's loss in Miami was the clarity offered in this backfield situation, as Dion Lewis got 21 touches to just 11 for Derrick Henry. Lewis produced 75 rushing yards on 16 carries and added five receptions for 35 yards. He also saw the goal-line opportunities. With Delanie Walker done, Lewis could see his passing-game role increase. The Texans allowed 107 yards on the ground to New England's backs last week. Lewis is a nice RB2 start this week.

by Dale Lolley

· Sep 06, 2018 · 11:38 AM EDT

TEN RB Dion Lewis - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Miami Dolphins

It's sure to be hot in Miami in early September, so the Titans could rely heavily on their running game. But Lewis also will be a factor in the passing attack. He's sharing time, which limits his value, but he should get 15 or so touches, with a handful coming in the passing game. That makes him a solid flex play, particularly in PPR leagues. This is a situation that needs some clarity -- as usual.

by Dale Lolley

· Jul 31, 2018 · 8:10 PM EDT

TEN RB Dion Lewis - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Dion Lewis comes over to the Titans after having his most productive NFL season last year in New England, where he rushed for nearly 900 yards and caught 32 passes for another 200+ yards. He also scored nine times, which is not something you see a lot from 5-foot-8, 190-pound runners. He takes over the DeMarco Murray role as the pairing with Derrick Henry, and as we've seen in the past couple of years, Murray has been the more valuable player, particularly in PPR leagues.

Fantasy Downside

Sharing carries is never a good thing, especially when you're the smaller of the two guys. While Lewis is the better receiver, Henry should get the lion's share of carries at the goal line, meaning Lewis getting nine scores again this season isn't likely. He's also got a very lengthy injury history.

2018 Bottom Line

Lewis will be a boom-or-bust fantasy back. Many will remember what he did last season in New England and overdraft him. In fact, his current ADP seeing him being drafted in rounds 6-7. That means he is being taken as a No. 2 or No. 3 running back. I'd consider him as a low-end No. 3 option, but I don't want a guy in a timeshare who isn't going to be the goal-line player and also has a long injury history. That changes a great deal in PPR leagues. After all, Murray had 39 catches compared to 11 for Henry a year ago. But in my eyes, Henry is the better, more stable back than Lewis, who turns 28 in September. That doesn't mean Lewis won't produce. I just think he'll be drafted higher than his actual value.