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McKinnon poised for 1,500-plus total yards?

Fantasy Football, NFL News
July 23, 2018

Amassed 991 yards in part-time role with Minnesota in 2017

Jerick McKinnon is not big, but he has a unique blend of strength, speed, quickness and catching ability. If he remains healthy, McKinnon should be able to provide in the neighborhood of 1,500 yards from scrimmage as a runner and receiver. He is coming off his best NFL season, as he gained 570 yards rushing and caught 421 yards in passes for the Vikings. It will be Shanahan’s job to find a way to exploit matchups to get McKinnon open out of the backfield. (NBCS Bay Area – Matt Maiocco)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Shanahan’s track record speaks for itself. Steve Slaton, Ryan Torain, Alfred Morris, Terrance West, Isaiah Crowell, Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman are among the running backs he has been able to coax significant fantasy production out of in his coaching career. McKinnon is the best athlete of the bunch and a proven weapon in the passing game, making him a great bet to post fantasy RB1 numbers if he proves he can withstand 250 touches.

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