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Pierre Strong Jr. is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup option for running backs. Target him as a free agent add off waivers for Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season.
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ANALYSIS: Kareem Hunt came into the Browns' Week 7 game nursing a hamstring injury. Due to the injury, Hunt ended up playing just 20 of the team's 75 snaps. Strong actually out-snapped Hunt, finishing with 22 snaps played. Jerome Ford left the game and there are concerns he may have suffered a high ankle sprain. Following the game, Ford was seen in a walking boot, which puts his Week 8 availability severely in doubt.
Considering Hunt was able to suit up and there have been no reported setbacks, fantasy managers should assume Hunt will be the lead back next week with Ford likely out. Even if that's the case, Strong could be looking at 8-12 touches, moving into Hunt's previous role. If Hunt isn't fully healthy yet, his role could be even bigger. If you're in a pinch for help at the running back position, Strong could provide that for as long as Ford is out. The walking boot could be completely precautionary, but with reports of it being a high ankle sprain, Strong could be looking at 2-3 weeks of being the team's No. 2 back with Ford potentially out.
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