The paucity of top-flight featured backs in the NFL in this age of aerial dominance might prevent Fantasy owners from sitting Chargers featured back Ryan Mathews for the game Sunday against Dallas. But if you boast the depth to stick him on your bench, this would be the week to do it.
Mathews has proven no more than mediocre through three games. He's gained 164 yards on 45 carries for a 3.6 average with no touchdowns. He's caught a mere three passes for 25 yards and a score. Add that to the fact that the Cowboys rank No. 1 in the league in rushing yards allowed with 199 and have yet to give up a touchdown on the ground and you have every reason to bench Mathews.
That is certainly the view of the three CBSSports.com senior Fantasy writers, none of whom have Mathews ranked higher than 33rd among NFL running backs this week. If you can sit him, do it. If not, place him in your lineup and just hopes he breaks off a long one against the Cowboys.