Arizona Cardinals starting running back James Conner will be inactive in Week 6, leaving backup Eno Benjamin all the carries against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL.
Despite being limited to just 30 carries behind Conner, Benjamin has still been quite productive with 130 yards, one touchdown and three runs for at least 10 yards. But on Sunday he gets the luxury of facing a team that allows 170 yards rushing per game, ranking dead last.
FanDuel priced Benjamin’s anytime touchdown odds at -105 I have it priced a little steeper at -125 leaving us a slight edge.
Eno Benjamin Anytime Touchdown (-105, FanDuel)
The Seahawks defensive line is one of the worst run-stopping groups in the NFL. Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson ranks 114th out of 127 gradable defensive tackles when it comes to stopping the run. Defensive end Darrell Taylor ranks 103rd out of 105 defensive ends in run defense.
In the second level, the linebackers struggle as well. Cody Barton ranks 55th out of 72 gradable linebackers, and Jordan Brooks ranks 32nd. Without safety Jamal Adams, who filled a lot of holes when it came to stopping the run, this defense has looked lost.
Just one week ago, the Seahawks allowed Taysom Hill to rush for three touchdowns. New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara also caught six passes out of the backfield. Two weeks ago, Jamaal Williams found the end zone twice against Seattle.
Bet on Benjamin to be the latest back to slash the Seahawks defense.
