In his debut last week against the Browns, rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro had a wonderful first half before getting stuffed in the second half. This week he had a weak first half, getting 2 yards on two carries with a goal-line score, before coming back in the second half and running wild over the Panthers defense for 56 yards on 13 carries (4.3 yards per carry) including a 23-yard run.
Those who spent the high waiver claim or FAAB dollars on Taliaferro last week were handsomely rewarded as the Ravens opted to give him the rushing downs role instead of Bernard Pierce. Until further notice, Fantasy owners should expect Taliaferro to keep that job.
The Ravens play at the Colts in Week 5, at the Buccaneers in Week 6, vs. the Falcons in Week 7 and then at the Bengals in Week 8 before a pair of enticing matchups in Weeks 9 and 10 before the bye. Taliaferro should be penciled in Fantasy lineups as at least a flex.