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Lions cut QB Johnson, RB Anderson
The Detroit Lions cut veteran backup quarterback JOSH JOHNSON on Tuesday, replacing him with JEFF DRISKEL. Driskel was a sixth-round pick in 2016 and played with San Francisco and Cincinnati before… More making his way to Detroit. The Lions also released veteran running back C.J. ANDERSON, replacing him with former New York Giants running back PAUL PERKINS. Less
Source: Detroit News
Around the NFL: Giants running backs
Saquon Barkley is the top pick in most fantasy drafts, and it makes sense. He's the main man in the Giants ground game and will very possibly lead the team in receptions too (a year ago his 91 were 14 more than 2nd-ranked Odell Beckham). Protecting that pick with the proper handcuff is iffier. more »
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Giants practice missing key players
The New York Giants have been hit hard by injuries this season, and especially this past Sunday. Wide receiver STERLING SHEPARD, the only injured Giants receiver not to have season-ending surgery… More this week, did not practice due to his sprained ankle. Running back PAUL PERKINS is also dealing with injured ribs, although he has not contributed much from a fantasy standpoint this season anyway. Less
Source: New York Daily News
Lions rookie linebacker has concussion
Detroit Lions rookie linebacker JARRAD DAVIS suffered a concussion during Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. Davis suffered the injury when he was hit from behind by ODELL BECKHAM… More and launched into running back PAUL PERKINS. With Davis in the concussion protocol, his availability for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons is in jeopardy. Less
Source: Mlive.com
Factoid: Paul Perkins: sleeper or bust?
Paul Perkins is supposed to be a breakout back this year. That’s the theory. He went over 100 yards in the only game he started last year, and Rashad Jennings is gone. But what are the chances of Perkins actually coming through? 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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Giants all-in on RB Perkins
With LEGARRETTE BLOUNT landing in Philadelphia as the last of the major free-agent running back options, it appears clear in New York that the Giants are indeed all-in on PAUL PERKINS.… More The second-year back was recently declared as the starter and the team didn’t seriously pursue any of the available options in free agency. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Perkins named Giants starting back
New York head coach Ben McAdoo has named running back PAUL PERKINS the starter for the Giants. While many expected that Perkins would handle the starting role, this is the first time that McAdoo publicly declared that Perkins is his guy.
Source: NBC Sports
Giants interested in Blount
While the free agent market hasn’t been particularly kind to running back LEGARRETTE BLOUNT, there appears to be a mutual interest between Blount and the New York Giants. It is possible… More that the Giants could feature Blount as a power running back alongside the tandem of PAUL PERKINS and SHANE VEREEN. Fantasy owners stay tuned. Less
Source: CBS Sports
Factoid: Paul Perkins
The Giants cut ties with Rashad Jennings in the offseason, and didn't add a noteworthy running back. That makes second-year back Paul Perkins the favorite to start, and there's some sleeper appeal there. But the fifth-rounder didn't have a great rookie season. more »
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Factoid: Paul Perkins
So I've got a big playoff game coming up, and the matchups have me very hesitant to use Isaiah Crowell (vs. Giants) or Jeremy Hill (at Balt.). So I started wondering about the wisdom of using a No. 2 running back against Cleveland's crummy run defense. more »
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