Boston Scott (RB, PHI) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues

OWNED IN: 45% of Leagues

ANALYSIS: Scott’s journey into the fantasy landscape began slowly. He was selected 201st overall by New Orleans during the 2018 NFL Draft before Philadelphia signed him from the Saints' practice squad later that season. He started 2019 as an afterthought within the Eagles’ backfield, which was comprised of Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard, and Darren Sproles. This limited Scott to just 38 offensive snaps from weeks 1-13. But he suddenly burst into relevance as a valuable component in Doug Peterson’s offense when injuries depleted the Eagles’ backfield.

He accumulated 355 total yards from weeks 14-17, including 151 rushing yards on 38 attempts. He also captured 23 of his 25 targets, while finishing third among all backs with 199 receiving yards during that four-game sequence. That includes his career-high 84 during Week 17. With only Corey Clement below him on the depth chart, Scott’s late-season performances have solidified his role as Philadelphia’s RB2 behind Sanders. It has also injected him into the collection of viable roster additions.

UPDATE 9/12 @ 4 PM ET: With the news that Miles Sanders is out for Week 1, Boston Scott becomes even more of a must-add in all leagues. If he's still available on your waiver wire, be sure to pick him up. If you are looking for a better RB2 or Flex option for Week 1, feel free to roll out Boston Scott. Corey Clement should be in the mix as well for touches in the backfield, but Scott will likely see more volume and has previously shown he can be a productive fantasy football running back.

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