Charles Sims (RB, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues

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ANALYSIS: Charles Sims is one of my top recommended running back pickups this week. The 6'0" 214 pound rookie has drawn comparisons to Matt Forte and DeMarco Murray, and for good reason.  He ranks in the 77th percentile for his 40 yard dash time, and ranks in the 86th percentile in his jumping ability according to playerprofiler.com. He has serious athletic talent.

If you haven't heard about Sims until now, it's because he had been dealing with an ankle injury since the beginning of the season. He may not have overwhelmed you in his debut, rushing 8 times for only 23 yards while adding 2 catches for 17 yards for an rather unimpressive total. But, if you read between the lines, Sims out-touched Bobby Rainey who had become the lead back for the Bucs in lieu of Doug Martin. That's a very encouraging sign to see for the rookie in his first game back, and a sign the lead role in Tampa Bay is very much up for grabs. Add Sims in 12 team leagues in case he becomes the Bucs new favorite cannonball.