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Vikings to go with "hot hand" backfield?

By Jared Smola | Updated on Wed, 19 Jul 2017, 10:51 AM EDT
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Vikings OC Norv Turner said RBs Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon will play against the Saints on Sunday.  He added that he "might use 1 more if he gets a hot hand."  That's a bit surprising since McKinnon doesn't seem ready for a significant role.  He's still not a Week 3 fantasy option but is definitely worth stashing.  Turner's comment makes Asiata a riskier fantasy play.  A subpar NFL talent, he's unlikely to develop that hot hand.

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