Kiner finished as the RB15 for Week 9 so far, running 8 times for 55 yards and a TD against the Packers. He averaged 6.9 yards per carry with a long of 20. He also returned 9 kicks for 224 yards. Kiner played just 11 snaps, but that changed when Rhamondre Stevenson left with a knee injury. Stevenson had 38 snaps, a receiving TD, and a lost fumble before exiting.
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Stevenson came in with a 41.9% carry share and 12.0 carries per game. TreVeyon Henderson had a 31.5% share but didn’t play in Week 8 due to a medical issue. With Stevenson leaving this game with a knee injury, Kiner could be the lead runner going forward.
Kiner didn’t run a single route, while Lan Larison ran 6 on 14 snaps. That suggests Kiner would handle early downs, with Larison taking passing work if Stevenson misses time.
Week 10 is a tough spot at Detroit, which allows the 30th-most fantasy points to RBs (17.8 per game). The Lions rank 13th in Run Defense Power with a -5.6% rush defense DVOA. After the Week 11 bye, the Patriots face the Chargers. They allow the 12th-most points to RBs (22.5) and rank 20th in Run Defense Power, one of only six teams with a positive rush defense DVOA. If Stevenson sits, Kiner is an RB3 whose lack of receiving work makes him TD-dependent.
