Jerick McKinnon (RB, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: There was no official statement to the public before Sunday's game (not appreciated, Vikings), but it appears that Jerick McKinnon is now the lead running back in Minnesota. He didn't have a particularly big day against the Lions, but they are a fantastic defense. McKinnon's 82 yards on 17 touches is no small feat. Especially with a rookie quarterback, the Vikings will want to run a lot, which is a great sign for McKinnon's long-term fantasy football productivity. On the downside, his matchup goes from bad to worse, as the Bills have been fantastic against running backs. Not a great play this week, but McKinnon is still a must-add off the Week 7 waiver wire if he's still available in your league. He should see a nice PPR boost as well-- he had six receptions this week, and will continue to get catches out of the backfield, even against tougher run defenses.