Bleacher Report · Oct 26, 2018
Fantasy Football Week 8 Workload Watch
Tevin Coleman is surviving on touchdowns.The plug-and-play method of replacing top fantasy backs has come with mixed results.
Tevin Coleman has always been more than just a handcuff to Devonta Freeman, so it was easy to assume a huge boost in his value when Freeman was sent to the injured reserve. Even though Coleman has been operating as the lead back for the Atlanta Falcons, the presence of Ito Smith has been annoying. Instead of dominating the snaps and carries, Coleman has kept a slim lead over Smith. The lack of volume has made him touchdown-reliant, which is always dangerous.