A majority of fantasy football leagues are over but if you do a two-week semi-final and final you may find yourself setting your lineup in Week 17. You probably do not have a lot of lineup questions but with injuries late in the season and teams benching starters this could be a week you have to add somebody.
At running back the waiver wire is probably very scarce, but there is a returning star to the league that might just be your ticket to a title. Look no further than Marshawn Lynch.
“Beast Mode” came out of retirement on Monday to play for Seattle in their playoff run. Lynch retired after the 2018 will come back once again returning to the Seahawks who he spent time with from 2010-2015.
The Seahawks won Super Bowl 48 with Lynch and almost won Super Bowl 49 with him as well, if only they had handed it to him on the goal line. Lynch’s return has sparked a lot of conversation of whether he has gotten over his past tenure in Seattle.
There is no doubt however the fans and players will appreciate having their tough, dynamic running back returning as multiple running backs went out last week for Seattle. Chris Carson fracturing his hip left many fantasy owners wondering who to put in his place.
Could the answer be Lynch? Well it depends how deep your bench is. If you’re leaning towards a possible flex option for Lynch it’s probably safer to plug in a secondary receiver. Lynch could fill in as an adequate RB2 if he can be productive, but that is a big if.
This game has so much significance because Seattle can win the division with a win over San Francisco. Lynch will have to be the power runner he has always been in order to make an impact against this talented defensive line.
In the end Lynch will be a great addition to the Seahawks but might not be a great addition to your fantasy team. Its hard to believe he is still in football shape and it may take him a couple games to get back into form. He is not worth the risk unless you’re in need of a last resort.