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Tagged: Samaje Perine (45 Results)

Dec
22

Perine suffers groin injury in practice

Washington starting running back SAMAJE PERINE hurt his groin during drills at the beginning of practice on Thursday. Fortunately, head coach Jay Gruden said that the injury was minor and that Perine should be available for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos.

Source: Washington Post

Podcast: December 15 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff pick the underrated and overrated fantasy players of Week 15, and the Fantasy Index Blackout with Jessy makes holiday small talk. Sponsored by DraftKings.  more »

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Nov
23

Perine expected to play vs. Giants

Washington rookie running back SAMAJE PERINE is officially listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the New York Giants due to a finger injury. Fortunately for fantasy owners, Perine is expectedMore to play. With season-ending injuries to ROB KELLEY and CHRIS THOMPSON, Perine will be counted on to carry the load in the Washington backfield. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Podcast: November 21 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Half-Hour Lightning Round: Justin Eleff works the waiver wire coming off of Week 11, then previews Week 12 ahead of the big holiday. Sponsored by DraftKings.  more »

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Nov
14

Washington RB Kelley has high-ankle sprain

Washington running back ROB KELLEY left Sunday’s game against Minnesota and reportedly is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and an MCL sprain. Kelley is expected to miss multiple games due toMore the injuries and he is a possible candidate for injured reserve. With Kelley out, Washington will turn to rookie SAMAJE PERINE and teammate CHRIS THOMPSON. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
12

Washington RB Kelley a long-shot for Sunday

Washington is expecting to be without running back ROB KELLEY on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Kelley suffered an ankle injury in Week #4 and coach Jay Gruden said that Kelley was not looking great. Rookie running back SAMAJE PERINE will likely start in Kelley’s place.

Source: Washington Post

Ask the Experts: Who will benefit from early-season injuries?

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: Who will be a beneficiary of Week 2's biggest injuries?  more »

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Aug
4

Rob Kelley looking like starting RB in Washington

Washington running back ROB KELLEY continues to run with the first team and appears likely to win the starting job over rookie SAMAJE PERINE. Coach Jay Gruden has also shown a history of using a more experienced back to start the season.

Source: Team Blog

Jul
13

Perine remains behind Kelley in Washington backfield

Second-year running back ROB KELLEY remains ahead of rookie fourth-round pick SAMAJE PERINE for the starting role in the Washington backfield. While coaches say Perine is absorbing information like a sponge, he also has “a ways” to go to catch Kelley.

Source: Washington Post

Jun
12

“Hot Hand” to start at RB in Washington

Washington running back ROB KELLEY is expected to be the starting running back ahead of CHRIS THOMPSON and rookie runner SAMAJE PERINE this season. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh is planning to go with whichever back has the hot hand on a game-to-game basis.

Source: NFL.com

Mailbag: June 9, 2017

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. Special kickoff edition! In this edition, Ian explains why he's down on Allen Robinson, Sam Bradford, Samaje Perine, and the idea of using an early pick on a quarterback. more »

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May
25

Washington RB Jones absent from voluntary offseason practice

Washington running back MATT JONES was absent from the team’s voluntary offseason practice for the second consecutive day as his role appears to be in serious doubt. Jones lost his startingMore job last season to ROB KELLEY and with third-down specialist CHRIS THOMPSON and rookie SAMAJE PERINE on board, his fantasy value is questionable at best. Less

Source: Washington Post

Around the NFL: Robert Kelley

Washington drafted Samaje Perine in the fourth round, and he's drawing some interest in rookie drafts, with the team's only noteworthy back the undrafted Robert Kelley. Perine is in line for the backup role, and maybe he'll even start right away. Team beat writers don't agree yet.   more »

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May
4

Washington rookie RB to push for starting role?

Washington rookie running back SAMAJE PERINE was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL draft and is already being considered an instant challenger to fellow running back ROB KELLEY. Former third-round running back MATT JONES is expected to be impacted the most, with his roster spot actually in jeopardy.

Source: ESPN.com

Ian Allan: NFL draft

There were a number of teams I considered shoo-ins to select running backs in the draft. And not just any running back – a player in the first three rounds who would be expected to start or be a prime contributor. But some of these teams stood pat.  more »

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