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Black is another rookie backup I've been featuring in this column all season, encouraging managers to stash him away in case of a Christian McCaffrey injury... That led to increased usage for Black, who rushed 12 times for 63 yards and a score. It was his highest output since a 15-touch, 70-yard stat line in the opener.
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Black shows he's ready if McCaffrey misses time; RB2 floor with RB1 upside.

Black earned increased usage when Christian McCaffrey got banged up, rushing 12 times for 63 yards and a score—his highest output since a 15-touch, 70-yard performance in the opener. McCaffrey downplayed his quad injury and has a bye week to rest, so he's expected back at full health in Week 9. However, Black is clearly up to the challenge if called upon and should be rostered everywhere as a talented No. 2 back behind a 30-year-old starter who handled 450 touches last year; he would provide RB2 fantasy production with RB1 upside if McCaffrey missed time.

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