Dwayne

Wright

Projected third-string back Dwayne Wright ran for 13 yards on three carries. Backup Anthony Thomas had a two-yard carry and one catch for five yards.

Buffalo has enough talented bodies to make an RBBC work, but it’d still be an upset if Marshawn Lynch didn’t take the vast majority of the load. Jauron may be trying to limit the pressure on his star rookie. Owners need to keep an eye on whether Dwayne Wright passes Anthony Thomas to become the top backup.

Shaud Williams rotated in while Dwayne Wright and Marshawn Lynch rotated with the twos. It would be a huge upset if Thomas kept the starting job, but he’s the early favorite over Wright to be Lynch’s primary backup in 2007.

This isn’t a surprise, but there was some thought that the Bills might employ an approach similar to the one the Colts took last year and use veteran Anthony Thomas as their starter. Instead, Lynch will be a very strong bet for 300 touches and to be the lead back in Dick Jauron’s “committee.” The rookie from Cal is a decent late RB2 pick in all leagues.

Wright has impressed this summer, and will be an immediate candidate for carries behind Marshawn Lynch. The Fresno State product has a downhill style that should be conducive to short-yardage situations. If he wins the backup job over Anthony Thomas, he’s worth a look in deep leagues.

Wright v. Thomas remains a key camp battle to watch, but it’s clear A-Train is the leader for now and an OK handcuff for Marshawn Lynch in deep leagues.

Third-stringer Dwayne Wright (12-51) was the big producer. Lynch finished the preseason with under three yards-per-carry, but remains the favorite for touches in Buffalo’s backfield. He may not get a full load in Week 1.

Wright executed in short-yardage situations, but didn’t play until the second-team offense was in. He’s not a major threat for goal-line carries yet.

“He looks a little more elusive and is able to function in the passing game better than I thought he might,” Fairchild said. “We’ll just see.” Wright could vulture goal-line carries from projected Bills starter Marshawn Lynch.

Wright was pushed into duty as Marshawn Lynch’s backup because of Anthony Thomas’ eye injury and then saw more action than expected when Lynch briefly left the game with a hip injury of his own. The fourth-round pick didn’t show a whole lot and isn’t a fantasy factor.