Week 5 at Green Bay
With Rashad Jennings out last week, Orleans Darkwa got 12 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort against the Vikings. Darkwa looks to remain the starter for as long as Jennings remains on the injury report and should have value as long as he’s in the lineup. Jennings’ status is still up in the air for Sunday, but if doesn’t play, Darkwa is at least a low-end RB2 option while he’s out.
The Packers this week pose a problem for Darkwa, as they’ve allowed only one rushing touchdown all season, and have allowed the fewest rushing yards per game so far – only 42.7! Part of that is because teams have to throw the ball against them, but part of it is how effective they’ve been up front. Darkwa should be a low-end RB2/RB3 option if Jennings is out. If Jennings plays, stay away from both players.