Jared Goff offers major upside; two RBs with flex appeal

Last week in this space, I touted TreVeyon Henderson. Some of it was vibes-based. After the two backs ahead of Henderson put the ball on the ground, it seemed like New England might give its rookie a bigger piece of the pie. That wasn’t the case. And while Henderson had a season-high 12.6 fantasy points against Carolina, his usage wasn’t enough to make me think he’s ready to take off. 

This week, we’re going back to the numbers. Despite his previous ball security issues, Stevenson still held a significant advantage in snaps while leading the team in backfield touches. Until further notice, he’s the RB1 in Josh McDaniels’ offense. This week’s matchup against the Bills should work in Stevenson’s favor. Buffalo’s run defense has been among the league’s worst this year, giving up 6 yards per carry. If you’re starting Stevenson, understand that volume will not be your friend. But the potential for big plays makes him worthy of a flex start.