Beanie Wells Fantasy: Owners Should Start Arizona Cardinals RB vs. Seahawks

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells is listed as questionable for Sunday afternoon's game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Coming off back-to-back 90-yard, one-touchdown games to start the season, fantasy football owners should not shy away from starting Wells in Week 3.

Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted that Wells is expecting to play, pending a pregame workout.

The Seahawks defense gave up 115 yards and two touchdowns to Pittsburgh Steelers running backs last week, which means if Wells plays, he's a must-start option. With Tim Hightower out of the picture, Wells finally appears to be coming into his own.

The former first-round pick is averaging 5.7 yards per carry so far and is the 10th-ranked fantasy rusher in the early going.

After playing a full slate of games as a rookie, Wells missed three games last season. The Cardinals offense can't afford for him to miss any time this season with a lack of options behind him.

That's great news for fantasy owners, who have become accustomed to the dreaded running back by committee over the past couple of seasons. Wells' full-time status means he must be in your lineup every week when healthy.

Keep checking fantasy football update sites and Twitter, especially around 3 p.m. EDT when the inactive list is released. As long as Wells is active for the game, keep him in your lineup even if there is a chance of a timeshare.

If he is out, LaRod Stephens-Howling would make a nice pickup and play for owners in non-waiver leagues. He's got big-play potential and is a useful fantasy option for desperate owners.

Week 3 Prediction (if active): 20 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown