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Is Devonta Freeman for Real?

What is it about shiny new things that seems to draw us in? Whether it’s the newest product from Apple or a breakout fantasy player, we seem to crowd around it each year and ooh and aah.

Our latest entry into the shiny new breakout player is actually a bit or a re-tread from last season. Devonta Freeman was a favorite of many fantasy pundits leading up to last season, but he was unable to find much success.

I found myself pondering the idea of inserting Freeman into lineups this year prior to Week 3 and again in Week 4, wondering, "Should I really start him?