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Tagged: Jonathan Williams (16 Results)

Aug
16

WFT cuts veteran RB Miller

If veteran running back LAMAR MILLER is on your deep-sleeper list, you may want to rethink the list. The Washington Football Team released Miller yesterday morning after he played and scoredMore a touchdown in Thursday night’s preseason game against the New England Patriots. The Football Team appears to be set for now with a running back corps that includes ANTONIO GIBSON, PEYTON BARBER, J.D. MCKISSIC, JARET PATTERSON, and JONATHAN WILLIAMS. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: Recycled backs

Jonathan Williams didn’t work out for Buffalo. The Broncos and Saints also had him, with little production. But he’s looking like a viable running back nowadays, going over 100 yards in back to back games. It’s a reminder that sometimes players need some time, and they need to find the right fit.  more »

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Mailbag: November 21, 2019

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Is Jonathan Williams a viable plug-and-play back for tonight's game? (And can injured Eric Ebron be used?) Declining Philip Rivers, handcuff running backs, struggling Tyler Boyd, and more. more »

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Nov
19

Mack ruled out for TNF

Indianapolis running back MARLON MACK has officially been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Houston Texans. Mack suffered a broken hand in the third quarter of Sunday’s game againstMore Jacksonville and had surgery on Monday. The timetable for his return is not yet known. With Mack out, the Colts will rely on some combination of NYHEIM HINES, JORDAN WILKINS, and JONATHAN WILLIAMS. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: November 19 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Aaron Bland and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 11 of the NFL regular season and talk strategy for stealing crucial late-season wins. Sponsored by RotoWire.  more »

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Aug
6

Colts add former Texans RB Foreman

The Indianapolis Colts claimed running back D’ONTA FOREMAN off waivers on Monday, following his recent release from the Houston Texans. Foreman will join a crowded running back room that includes MARLONMore MACK, NYHEIM HINES, JORDAN WILKINS, and JONATHAN WILLIAMS. He is also expected to get some carries in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Aug
22

Saints cut RB West

The New Orleans Saints released veteran running back TERRANCE WEST on Tuesday, meaning the team will likely move forward with JONATHAN WILLIAMS playing alongside ALVIN KAMARA to start the season. Williams could be fantasy relevant for the first quarter of the season, until MARK INGRAM returns from his four-game suspension.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Nov
15

Saints sign RB Williams

The New Orleans Saints signed running back JONATHAN WILLIAMS off of the Denver Broncos practice squad. The move comes after coach Sean Payton said that running back Daniel Lasco would be out for the season following back surgery. Williams is not expected to have much, if any, fantasy impact.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Podcast: September 6 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff discuss NFL roster cutdowns and preview Week 1 of the regular season. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Weekly.  more »

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Sep
6

Broncos sign Jonathan Williams to practice squad

The Denver Broncos agreed to terms with former Buffalo running back JONATHAN WILLIAMS to join their practice squad. Williams was expected to be the main backup to LESEAN MCCOY in BuffaloMore before his surprising release from the team. Unfortunately, Williams won’t be able to help your fantasy team from the practice squad. Less

Source: Denver Post

Sep
4

Bills release RB Williams in surprise move

The Buffalo Bills made a surprising move on Sunday when they released running back JONATHAN WILLIAMS. Williams was expected to be the main backup to LESEAN MCCOY. Instead, it looks likeMore fantasy owners should once again get to know 31-year-old fullback MIKE TOLBERT. Tolbert will likely serve as the short-yardage and goal-line runner with Williams out of the picture. Less

Source: Buffalo News

Around the NFL: Bills release Jonathan Williams

Rosters are churning. Teams cut down to 53 yesterday, but now comes the busy process of re-allocating some of those 1,100-plus released players with new teams. A rundown on the six most notable moves so far on Sunday.  more »

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Ask the Experts: Which player are you most looking forward to watching this preseason?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which player are you most looking forward to watching in the preseason games?  more »

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Fantasy News: Fanex Analysis Draft

I drafted Isaiah Crowell with the 36th pick of the Fanex Analysis Draft. Little did I know at the time that he would be the “veteran” runner on my team. All five of the other backs on my roster are entering their second seasons.   more »

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Around the NFL: Jonathan Williams

The Bills let Mike Gillislee leave as a restricted free agent, and that looks like a misstep; he was pretty good for them the last couple of seasons. But it looks like they have some faith in second-year running back Jonathan Williams, who stands to inherit a pretty nice situation for a backup.   more »

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