Austin Walter Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 202 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- August 17, 1996 (27)
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Drafted
- 2019 / Rd. / Pk. (SF)
- College
- Rice
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Austin Walter News
New York Jets running backs Austin Walter and La'Mical Perine are both inactive for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills. Tevin Coleman is back in the fold on Sunday after missing last week's game due to COVID-19, so Walter will take a seat to close out the season. The 25-year-old will finish with only 26 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown in four games played. Walter added two catches for nine yards. Rookie Michael Carter should see most of the backfield work against a tough Bills defense, but Coleman and Ty Johnson could also pitch in behind him. Carter is the back you want to target in fantasy, but the presence of Coleman and Johnson could cap his ceiling as more of an RB3/flex.
New York Jets running back Austin Walter was asked to step up after Michael Carter (concussion) went down in the middle of the game. The Jets have little depth at running back with Tevin Coleman also sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. That being said, Walter was given an increased workload since the Jets lost their first two backs. He rushed 14 times for 49 yards in the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He surprisingly did have some decent runs to the outside in this game. Walter could be asked to be the lead back next week, assuming Carter and Coleman aren't cleared to play. However, it's tough to imagine him having much value against the Buffalo Bills defense.
New York Jets running back Austin Walter made his season debut with nine carries in Week 12. However, it seemed like a fluke appearance because last week he only saw one attempt on the ground. Now, Walter could be forced into significant playing time again with Michael Carter (ankle) ruled out and Tevin Coleman (concussion) unlikely to play. That means, Walter and Ty Johnson could be asked to be the primary backs against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. That wouldn't be good news for the Jets against one of the better rushing defenses in the league. Walter could end up seeing 10-plus carries, but isn't someone who should be started in any fantasy formats this week.
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