{"playerId":17781,"percentChange":-0.2,"averageDraftPosition":170,"percentOwned":2.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Smith will compete with Tavon Austin and seventh-round rookie Bo Scarbrough for backup work behind Ezekiel Elliott, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.","spin":"Smith's impressive work last season should give him a leg up for the No. 2 spot, though it isn't a role that will come with many snaps so long as Elliott stays healthy. The Cowboys' star runner handled 85.5 percent of offensive snaps in the 10 games he played last season, leaving mere scraps for Smith and Alfred Morris (who is currently unsigned). While this isn't a situation with one clear handcuff, Smith is at least the best bet for cautious Elliott owners in deep leagues. Scarbrough doesn't offer much in terms of elusiveness or pass-catching skill, and it isn't even clear if Austin will be used in the backfield.","date":"Tue Jun 26"},"fullName":"Rod Smith","pointsSEASON":92.4,"seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Smith has appeared in 33 games since going undrafted in 2015 but has managed only 78 touches during that span. The fullback/tailback hybrid took on a larger role in 2017 as the result of Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension. Smith impressed by averaging 4.22 YPC (2.02 YAC) on 55 attempts and 10.6 YPR on 19 receptions. Only 16 backs scored more fantasy points than Smith during Elliott's absence. With Alfred Morris out of the mix, Smith is currently positioned as Elliott's primary handcuff. If Dallas' workhorse misses time, Smith will jump into the RB2 mix.","seasonId":2018,"date":"Fri May 4"},"positionRank":50,"projectedPoints":30.47113401}