The St. Louis Rams running back situation is a complete quagmire for fantasy purposes, with no real solution obvious. There's a way to approach this, and all running back committees, but the success of any of these guys is predicated on the Rams not getting blown out of the water early in games, which has been happening frequently.
Zac Stacy
Stacy had a stunning zero carries in Week 7 vs. Seattle, and only notched seven rushes last week. Stacy was considered an RB1 at the start of the season who, despite limitations, would have the Rams job to himself and the bulk of the work.
Now he's being dropped left and right, which is fair. However owners of Stacy that aren't dealing with injury woes might be wise to ride it out and leave Stacy on the bench. RB health is a fickle thing, and one injury to another backfield mate could open up opportunities for Stacy to get back in the mix and impress.
Benny Cunningham
Cunningham got the start last week, but that's all for show. Cunningham is talented, but at 5'10, 210 pounds the Rams don't seem like they believe he can be a lead rusher. He hasn't had double-digit carries in any game this season, but does seem to have found a niche as their third-down back. He is the best receiver of the three RBs in St. Louis' rotation, and can block despite his height.
For fantasy owners, he's purely a flier. If given the keys to the backfield, it's possible Cunningham could break out a la Branden Oliver in San Diego. The next man to be discussed is more likely to be given a chance though. Cunningham's not worth owning unless there's an injury.
Tre Mason
In Week 7 Mason appeared to have usurped the lead role for himself after getting 18 carries and picking up 85 yards against a Seattle defense that was No. 1 against the run at the time. A standout at the University of Auburn, he was drafted in the third round to be a lead back.
Stacy's still around though, and in Week 8 Mason got the same amount of carries as him. Stacy's more proven, despite having less upside, and if Stacy breaks a long run or two early it's possible Jeff Fisher leans on him the rest of the way in that particular game.
Mason is the RB to own if you, as an owner, want to invest in the Rams situation. He shouldn't be treated as an RB1 by any means, or an RB2 unless he's up against a porous run defense.
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