Tagged: Kenyan Drake (62 Results)
Around the NFL: Arizona running backs
What’s supposed to happen to David Johnson now? He signed a three-year extension worth $39 million last year. Now he might not even be one of the top 2 running backs on his own team. more »
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Dynasty Leagues: Updated running back rankings
Kenyan Drake played well on Thursday night, reminding everyone that his services will be for sale at the end of the season. He’ll be a notable back somewhere in 2020. more »
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Ian Allan: Thursday night recap
The value of acquiring players in trades was on display Thursday night. The 49ers are a better team with Emmanuel Sanders; without him, maybe they don’t win this game. The Cardinals, meanwhile, got 162 yards out of Kenyan Drake; without him, they wouldn’t have been competitive. more »
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Drake enjoys TNF with new team
Arizona running back KENYAN DRAKE, who was traded to the Cardinals on Monday, got off to a great start with his new team on Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers.… More With running backs DAVID JOHNSON (ankle) and CHASE EDMONDS (hamstring) both ruled out for the game, Drake stepped in to lead the Cardinals with 162 total yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Less
Source: Arizona Republic
Edmonds out, Johnson questionable for TNF
The Arizona Cardinals have ruled running back CHASE EDMONDS out for Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Fellow running back DAVID JOHNSON remains questionable for the game. Head coach… More Kliff Kingsbury says he will feature a “running back by committee” on Thursday night, which will likely include newcomer KENYAN DRAKE. Less
Source: Arizona Republic
Podcast: October 29 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 8 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies. more »
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Cardinals acquire RB Drake from Dolphins
The Arizona Cardinals acquired running back KENYAN DRAKE via a trade with the Miami Dolphins on Monday. The Cardinals are short-handed at running back due to various injuries, so it’s possible… More that Drake could see significant action with his new team in the weeks ahead. Drake will not have much time to learn the offense with Arizona playing on Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Less
Source: Arizona Republic
Factoid: Third-down backs
When a pass-catching running back is in a PPR league, I tend to get more excited when the team is in a tougher situation. If a team can’t run the ball or falls way behind, it tends to start working in more dumpoff passes, and the fantasy points can pile up. more »
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Around the NFL: Kalen Ballage
Lot of crazy trade rumors and ideas floating around, and I'm here to tell you that most of them are total fiction. But maybe one of them actually has some kernel of validity to it, and fantasy coaches need to be ready. Like if the Dolphins actually dump Kenyan Drake and put their ground game in the hands of Kalen Ballage. more »
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Dolphins RB Drake returns to practice
Miami running back KENYAN DRAKE returned to practice with the team on Monday. Drake has been dealing with a foot injury and was in a walking boot earlier this month. Drake and fellow running back KALEN BALLAGE are currently listed as co-starters on the Dolphins running back depth chart.
Source: NBC Sports
Miami RB Drake wearing walking boot
Miami Dolphins running back KENYAN DRAKE left Tuesday’s joint practice with Tampa Bay with a limp and was seen wearing a walking boot on Wednesday. Drake is not likely to play in Friday’s game against the Buccaneers, meaning that fellow running back KALEN BALLAGE should see plenty of playing time.
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Kenyan Drake
Kenyan Drake is looking like a shakier fantasy football pick every day. Now his foot is in a walking boot, with some question if he’ll be ready on opening day. more »
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Dolphins RB Ballage opens camp ahead of Drake
Miami running back KALEN BALLAGE has been practicing with the first-string offense at the start of training camp. KENYAN DRAKE had been considered the early favorite to earn the starting running… More back job in Miami, so Ballage running with the first team is a bit surprising. Fantasy owners will want to monitor the situation in the days and weeks ahead. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Factoid: Third-down backs
What do we make of James White and Tarik Cohen? These players won’t run for a lot of yards, but they’re integral to their team’s passing offenses, making them viable fantasy possibilities. more »
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Drake to face competition in Miami
Miami running back KENYAN DRAKE believes he can be an every-down back in the NFL. Heading into the 2019 season, Drake is once again expected to be a key cog of… More the Miami offense. While fantasy owners would certainly prefer to see Drake in the workhorse role, he is expected to face competition from fellow running back KALEN BALLAGE. Less
Source: ESPN.com