Jerick McKinnon, Matt Asiata's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 8

Despite running a pass-heavy offensive scheme against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings' backfield pecking order was firmly established. Both Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata saw some action, but their workloads were far different.  

Here's a look at how both running backs fared:

Player	Rush	Rush Yds	TD	Rec	Rec Yds	Fantasy Pts
Jerick McKinnon	16	83	0	1	-1	8
Matt Asiata	4	1	0	4	26	2

McKinnon proved to be the far more effective rusher against the Buccaneers. His average of 5.2 yards per carry was a direct result of his explosiveness and sound decision-making ability. ESPN's Ben Goessling tweeted his thoughts on the running back's performance:

With McKinnon solidified as the top option out of the backfield, he should be considered a solid RB2 with RB1 upside against porous run defenses going forward

Asiata didn't fare so well. He only received four carries and gained a total of just one yard. While he did get some work as a receiver, his value as a viable fantasy option has quickly diminished. With McKinnon taking the reins in the backfield, Asiata should only be considered a handcuff.