Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is primed to be one of the best at his position in fantasy football in 2020, but who should owners draft as his handcuff?
The answer is 2020 third-round pick, Darrynton Evans, who stands to be one of the few new wrinkles in the Titans’ offense this season.
Evans was drafted to be the complement to Henry, as his explosive, 4.41 40-yard dash speed makes him a great change-of-pace back, and we’ve seen him flash that explosiveness several times during training camp.
With Dion Lewis no longer on the team, Evans will also be tasked with making an impact in the passing game, where Henry traditionally hasn’t made much of a dent during his career.
Because of that, Evans has some standalone value in full and half point-per-reception (PPR) formats, but you’ll have to pick your spots based on matchup.
It’s also possible that Evans soaks up some carries on a weekly basis should Tennessee look to lessen Henry’s workload a bit after he led the NFL in carries last season.
The only concerns for Evans at the moment is that he’s missed four practices in a row with an undisclosed injury, and it isn’t clear if he’s done enough in pass protection during practice to earn the trust of coaches in order to get passing-down snaps from the jump.
However, if Henry were to get hurt at any point during the season, there will be a ton of touches up for grabs in the Titans’ offense and Evans has the best chance to get the majority of that work with less-than appealing options behind him.
