Joseph Randle (RB, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: As a Giants fan, it pains me to have recommend a Cowboys running back. But I take my job of helping you guys find running backs very seriously, so I do what I must. You all know by now that DeMarco Murray is playing like he should have been a first-round pick in most drafts. What you might not realize is that Murray’s backups are playing pretty well, too.

Joseph Randle hasn’t seen many attempts per game, but when he has, he’s gotten good yardage (not counting last week). This week, Randle rushed five times for 52 yards. That’s an awesome 10.2 yards per carry for those keeping track at home. He must have done that against a terrible defense right? Just one of the worst in the league in the Seattle Seahawks. Oh. What’s that? They’re one of the best run defenses in the league? Well, this is awkward.

I would take a flier on Randle off the Week 7 waiver wire in deeper leagues. Yes, I’m aware of the presence of Lance Dunbar. But I’m also aware that Dunbar is 5’8” and 191 lbs.,  and Randle is 6’0" and 200+ lbs. I think the Cowboys go to Randle to be their lead back if anything ever happens to DeMarco. Based on how well they are running the ball this year, that alone makes him worth speculating on as one of the running back sleepers and handcuffs still sitting out there.