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Ravens' Buck Allen fulfills dream while becoming top fantasy pickup

CLEVELAND -- Baltimore Ravens rookie Buck Allen won't find a more favorable matchup than when he fulfills his dream of making his first NFL start.

Allen will be looking to rip through the Cleveland Browns and the league's worst run defense on "Monday Night Football." In a matter of a couple of months, he has gone from a third-string back to open the season to one of the more popular fantasy football pickups in Week 12 after replacing the injured Justin Forsett (broken arm) as the Ravens' starter.

Asked if he feels he can now carry the load as a featured back, Allen said, “Yes, sir.