Ito Smith Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith has shown some positive signs through two games this season. He's carried the ball ten times for 63 yards, good for 6.3 yards per carry, which is far superior than the average of Falcons lead running back Devonta Freeman, who is averaging just 2.2 yards per carry. Still, it's hard to imagine the Falcons getting away from Freeman after just two games. Freeman has carried the ball about twice as much as Smith so far this year and that should continue in Week 3 against the Colts. Smith is a good stash in deep leagues, especially for Freeman owners, but he should remain on benches until further notice.

Sep. 19th • 10:41 AM

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith led the team in rushing in Week 1 with 31 rushing yards on six attempts. He was far more effective than lead running back Devonta Freeman and only saw two fewer carries. While Smith could certainly end up in a time-share with Freeman sooner rather than later, it's a risky bet for a tough Week 2 matchup against an Eagles rush defense that held the Redskins to just 2.2 yards per carry in Week 1. Smith will probably see about the same workload in Week 2, giving him relatively low upside. He's a decent stash in deep leagues and as a handcuff for Freeman owners, but he should remain on your bench for now.

Sep. 13th • 10:37 AM

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith had six carries for a team-high 31 yards in Sunday's 28-12 loss to the Vikings. Smith was more effective than starting running back Devonta Freeman, who gained just 19 yards on eight carries. Smith also caught his only target in the passing game for nine yards. This could be a situation to monitor going forward if Freeman continues to struggle. However, it may have just been a shake-off-the-rust game for Freeman, who played just two games last year, and it was also a tough matchup in a tough environment. For now, Smith can remain on waivers in most leagues.

Sep. 8th • 6:09 PM