Ravens running back Bernard Pierce saw his role shrink in Week 4 against the Bills, and that probably won't turn around much in Week 5 against the Dolphins.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters Wednesday the team wants to feature Ray Rice more heavily this Sunday against the Dolphins, and that seems like a good plan after Pierce proved largely ineffective while taking on a larger role. Pierce has averaged just 2.7 yards per carry on 56 carries this season, and Rice seems fully recovered from the hip injury that pushed Pierce into a larger role.
The Dolphins are vulnerable against running backs, allowing 20.5 Fantasy points per game s far, but the questions about Pierce's role make it hard to trust him. Fantasy owners should consider Pierce just a flex option for Week 5.