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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 9 of the 2023 NFL season.
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ANALYSIS: Jerome Ford (high ankle sprain), and Kareem Hunt (thigh) were both contending with injuries prior to Cleveland’s Week 8 matchup with the Seahawks. That elevated Pierre Strong Jr. into his most extensive workload of the season.
Touches were distributed to all three backs when the Browns traveled to Seattle. That did not prevent Strong from securing season highs in snaps (24), and rushing attempts (10), while also assembling 41 yards on the ground.
Hunt led the backfield in snaps (27), carries (14), and rushing yards (55), while also generating a touchdown. Ford played on 26 snaps, carried nine times, and produced 37 rushing yards.
Hunt also paced the trio with 11 routes run, while Ford and Strong both ran 10. All three backs combined for four targets, while Strong generated a 41-yard reception. The health of Hunt and Ford should be monitored as the week progresses.
However, Strong is still worthy of consideration as a roster addition, as he would accumulate touches if Hunt or Ford remain impacted by their injuries. Strong can function as a temporary flex option if that situation occurs.
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