Alfred Morris (RB, SF) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Most waiver wire recommendations include several backs who could deliver excellent results at some point during the season, along with other rushers who are currently generating adequate scoring despite the obstacle of shared touches. However, San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris supplies the most enticing target for Week 7, as he could easily capture feature back responsibilities in San Francisco's next matchup. The 29-year old back had averaged 13 attempts per game from Weeks 1-3, then only carried four times in Week 4.

However, after Matt Breida was sidelined with an ankle issue in Week 5, Morris received a season-high 18 carries and generated 91 total yards with his 21 touches. Even though the 49ers will not take the field against Green Bay until Monday night, it currently appears that Breida will have difficulty  performing in that contest. This should instantly provide Morris with an extensive workload, and present potential owners with an additional RB2 option for their rosters. As a result, he is this week’s top target at the running back position.