Running backs taking advantage of unexpected opportunities was one of the primary fantasy football storylines from Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season.
Benny Snell Jr. headlined the list of No. 2 running backs that thrived with more snaps than usual due to an injury to his team's top player at the position.
If James Conner misses a bit of time, Snell could eclipse the Indianapolis running backs as the most-coveted waiver-wire pickup for Week 2.
A handful of other intriguing pickups created opportunities for themselves within full strength offenses and could produce at a higher clip with more in-game reps as the season progresses.