Dion Lewis (RB, NE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues

OWNED IN: 32% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: Like Tyrod Taylor, Dion Lewis was already in my pickups list last week going from 8% ownership to 32%. That's not enough for a guy in his situation. It's already been made clear that Dion Lewis will be the receiving back on this team (6 catches for 98 yards this week), and in the last 2 years that role has given an average of 8.6 fantasy points per game.

Right now, Dion Lewis has put up 14.5 points average throughout two games, and the second game involved the return of LeGarrette Blount who only saw the ball one time (a carry for four yards). Although Lewis only saw the ball a total of seven times on the ground, that's more likely a result of the matchup between the Patriots OL and the Bills front seven.

It's still unlikely Lewis becomes the 15+ carry back while Blount is around, but as long as he's getting 6+ carries, and the majority of the passing down work, he's going to keep performing. Those 8.6 fantasy points per game average are looking like they're going to be boosted by the end of this season. If he's still somehow still sitting on your waiver wire, make sure to add him to your rosters. Lewis has proven that he's an important piece of one of the best offenses in football, and his fantasy football upside is real.