Were looking at the RB1 in Dynasty Rookie drafts this season. Treat Williams as a higher upside pick in keeper formats than in re-draft formats. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Follow Elliot Harrison on Twitter @HarrisonNFL. Gainwells spot in the pecking order for Philadelphia is somewhat uncertain with Miles Sanders, Boston Scott and newly signed Kerryon Johnson also in the mix but he comes to the table with a lot of upsides. Gale Sayers didn't make it to 1,000 yards his rookie year either, posting a mere 867 yards on the ground but he did record an astounding 2,272 all-purpose yards in 14 games, scoring 22 total touchdowns in the process. Will Daniel Jones' Giants overcome an imposing slate of opponents to reach the postseason? That's right: A Panthers player has been ejected from the Rams game by the Panthers. 4. However, Perkins did hit a personal milestone in the matchup, throwing his first career touchdown pass, and hitting Van Jefferson in the end zone to cut into the Kansas City lead. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Or write about sports? The Los Angeles Rams have placed rookie linebacker/edge rusher Daniel Hardy on injured reserve, the team announced on Thursday. 2. The Los Angeles Rams will be without their top offensive weapon for at least four weeks, after designating star wide receiver Cooper Kupp to injured reserve, Rams Sean McVay announced. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. I've never had somebody yell to get out of the game. No doubting that. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. If not, you're blocked.). actually had difficulty making this list. Kupp was injured during the Rams' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday with a high ankle sprain he suffered late in the game. Now that we have a full regular season of data to work with, I thought it'd be beneficial to look at how some of the rookies with the most volume (100+ carries) stacked up against the rest of the league in some of these metrics: #NextGenStats 2017 rookie RB data/ranks among 47 RBs w/100+ attYards Gained Before Close (before defender within 1 yd)Yards Gained After Close (after defender within 1 yd)Total Yards Gained After Close pic.twitter.com/l7hFjMaIdn. Even with a new coaching staff in Chicago, it's difficult to see Cohen becoming anything more than a change-of-pace specialist. OCTOBER 15 - RAMS ACTIVATE AKERS REPLACEMENT. View running back stats for the 2022 NFL season. In a crowded backfield, Carter got five total touches for 20 total yards. Thus far, Perkins has completed 9 of 15 passes for 74 yards and the score. You probably worried about learning the ropes and pulling your weight. In redraft formats, he is a gamble pick who has boom-bust written all over him. Trey Sermon was inactive before the game, meaning Mitchell had a great opportunity to make noise. Carter comes in alongside rookie QB Zach Wilson similar to the situation in Jacksonville. Anderson, who played against the Rams on Sunday, was kicked out of the game by his own head coach, Steve Wilks. George Rogers | 378 attempts (1981) However, neither of those were signed with a team to start the 2021 season. Gambling Problem? AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Nick Bosa. Kupp is the Rams overwhelming leader in most receiving stats, and currently sits second in the NFL in receptions (75), fifth in targets (98), fifth in yards (812) and fifth in touchdowns (6). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 251/1466/26TD rushing in 2020 All #1 in the SEC, Above-average pass catching and route running, Speed look out in open field and at the second level, Played in a committee with NY Jets 2021 4th round pick Michael Carter, Led the ACC in rushing TDs and TDs from scrimmage in 2020, Very capable route runner and receiving abilities, Needs natural development in pass protection, Set a single game rushing record at Ohio State with 331 yards, Played in a committee with Denver Broncos 2nd round pick Javonte Williams, Limited usage as an RB in college with only 150 career touches, Looks for contact and drives through tackles, Led the NCAA in 2019 with 2094 rushing yards and 21 TDs, Similar skill set to Mike Davis but faster, Balanced skillset between rushing and receiving, 194th overall pick out of Louisiana-Lafayette, Faced lower tier competition in the Sun Belt Conference. In order to make room for Allen on the roster, the Rams have waived offensive lineman, Jeremiah Kolone, who started two games for Los Angeles. James rewarded Polian's wisdom with a brilliant rookie season that merged individual and team success. He averaged 13.89 FPPG in seven starts, accumulated 22-plus touches in five of those starts and led his team with 153 carries and 556 rush yards. All Rights Reserved. With backup John Woolford inactive vs. New Orleans, third-string quarterback Bryce Perkins will replace Stafford if he is unable to return to action. Anchrum won a pair of national championships with the Clemson Tigers and was part of the Rams' Super Bowl squad last season. Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). For fantasy owners who have Williams, this is an encouraging stat line despite the low efficiency. The Carolina Panthers look to be without their starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield next against the Los Angeles Rams, with Mayfield set to miss the game due to a high-ankle sprain. A name not on the list above, but perhaps the most remarkable performance in NFL history is O.J. And the Colts went from 3-13 in 1998 to 13-3 in '99. Rose were cut, while wide receiver J.J. Koski was waived with an injury designation. With receiver Van Jefferson ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Falcons, Harris will get a chance to make his season debut. Joe Mixonshowcased his speed and Leonard Fournettelooked "phenomenal" in drills. You can see the full list of inactive below, headlined by defensive tackle Aaron Donald: DEC 4 DONALD FINEDRams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has been punished by the NFL for his grab of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes facemask in last week's loss to KC. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Rookie Dynasty drafts are currently looking at Michael Carter in the RB4-5 range following his relatively favourable landing spot. With TD upside from day 1, Stevenson is someone to keep in the back of your mind as an early-season add for redraft formats where his ADP likely sits below draft range. My pals Matt Harmon and James Koh did some great work over the course of the season looking at some new Next Gen Stats metrics like Yards Gained Before Close (YGBC) and Yards Gained After Close (YGAC) and how these numbers can be applied to fantasy analysis. Thomas, a preseason standout, was waived from the active roster Friday to create room for Kendall Blanton, but is now back in the fold. The list of the Top 10 NFL Rookie Rankings in 2021 include quarterback Mac Jones, Najee Harris, Kyle Pitts, Elijah Mitchell and Odafe Oweh. Similar to Etienne, Williams currently projects as an RB3 with the ceiling to rise into the RB2 category. If Rivers plays, it'll be his first regular season action as a professional. From the NFL Combine (remember Leonard Fournette's silly water-weight issue?) The team placed rookie running back Kyren Williams on injured reserve after he underwent surgery to repair a high-ankle sprain that he suffered during a kickoff in the season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. The Panthers, who have been in firesale mode, have already traded star running back Christian McCaffrey, and are also said to be listening to offers for multiple other players on the roster, including wideout DJ Moore. Do you have a sports website? So I was honestly confused and upset by that. His team wasn't known for its prowess on the ground -- unlike Portis' Broncos of the late 1990s/early 2000s -- and he didn't play in an era that favored the running back -- unlike Anderson. Tarik Cohen:Tarik Cohen took the NFL by storm the first few weeks of the regular season. Without question, Feathers' rookie campaign was the most impressive ever -- if you believe the numbers. For a true power back, who ran through defenders like no one in history, to average 4.8 yards per carry is remarkable. A.P. Just last week against the Rams, McCaffrey had 158 yards from scrimmage in 20 total touches. McVay did not rule out Kupp for the season. After his record-setting 1984 season, he backed that up with another 365 rushing attempts in 1985. Ekeler was efficient, averaging 5.5 yards per carry and 9.1 yards after the catch, but Melvin Gordon is the clear-cut workhorse for the Chargers. But now, according to reports from TMZ, that will no longer be the case, after theSanta Clara County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges. Chiefs vs. Broncos inactives: Who is not playing in Week 14. Yet, he was able to make moves people hadn't seen before while racking up the yards. Williams didnt just fall to the Broncos in the 2nd round of this years draft. It's difficult to see Mack being on draft boards as anything more than a late-round flier next year with the Colts likely to invest in the position this offseason. I want to start by saying that Im Leary on the upside of the entire Eagles backfield in Fantasy. Steve Smith Sr., who is promoting the importance of helping those with mental health needs, explains the role that a new behavioral health urgent care his foundation helped develop will play in the community of Mecklenburg County, in North Carolina. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Alvin Kamara, AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Marshon Lattimore, AP Offensive Player of the Year: Todd Gurley, AP Defensive Player of the Year: Aaron Donald, Receiving Leader: Antonio Brown, 1533 Yds, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, December 11, 9:00AM. PFFs SoS metric ranks their running back schedule as the fourth-easiest in 2020. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Regular-season stats: 369 carries, 1,553 yards, 4.2 yards per carry, 13 rushing touchdowns, 62 catches, 586 receiving yards, four receiving touchdowns, 16 games played (16 starts). Dalvin Cook:Dalvin Cook's season was cut short by a torn ACL suffered in Week 4 against the Lions, forcing him to miss the final 12 games. Skura has played in 68 career games, starting 65 of those games, 51 of which came over four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. In his place, LA signed Pro Bowl long-snapper Matt Overton to a deal. Again, we should see some distinctions develop in training camp between MG3 and Williams along with some expected usage and roles. How Sanders managed to run for nearly 1,500 yards with undeveloped rookie Rodney Peete and the immortal Bob Gagliano trotting out there at quarterback boggles the mind. David Carr spotlights four teams that'll almost certainly bring in a brand new starting quarterback next season. While healthy, he averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game, averaged five-plus yards per carry in three of his four starts and had 111 scrimmage yards per game in Weeks 1-4. 19921996. Maybe it doesn't blow you away. SEPTEMBER 2 RAMS RE-SIGN KEY SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER. The team also placed running back Trey Ragas on the injured list. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! The duo of Ben Skowronek and Van Jefferson helped Baker Mayfield put together the comeback win over the Raiders. The Los Angeles Rams will be without three key players on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced in its official injury report. The goal is to give you, the reader, some quick-hitting information to take into your Dynasty Rookie drafts and Fantasy Football leagues for 2021/22. Dickerson is the king of rookie RB records. Henry had 55 rushing touchdowns through his first five seasons and scored 45 of those between 2018 and 2020. SEPTEMBER 11 HOW CLOSE WAS JIMMY G TO RAMS? Ickey Woods | 16 touchdowns (1998) His 2,139 yards from scrimmage still stand as the second most all time among rookies (behind Eric Dickerson, who had 2,212 in 1983). With Alexander Mattison under contract through 2022, its difficult to think that Nwangwu will vault ahead on the depth chart during those two seasons out of the Vikings backfield. Outside of Elliott, the only player to even get within 5 touchdowns of Dickerson since 2010 is QB Cam Newton. The Los Angeles Rams have cut five players in order to get their roster down to the league-mandated 85 players on Tuesday, including former USFL standout quarterback Luis Perez. 2. As we look ahead to re-draft season his value is still quite subjective without some defined indications of the usage between the two main Jacksonville RBs. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. AP Offensive Player of the Year: Todd Gurley. The NFL has decided that the play by Donald - who is sitting out today's action against the Seahawks with an ankle problem - warrant being fined $15,914 for unnecessary roughness. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets. Robinson ends the year with 33 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns. That is 12 yards more per game than Dickerson achieved. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Walter Payton actually bested it with an average of 295.2 rushing attempts per season in his 13-year career. Anderson's name is on the list of Panthers players on the trade block, with a lot of gossip centering around star Christian McCaffrey. Allen has been out since Week 1 after undergoing knee surgery. DEC 8 BAKER MAYFIELD ENTERS GAME VS RAIDERS. Check out the 2019 NFL Rushing Stats and more on Pro-football-reference.com. The Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals will both be without their starting quarterbacks on Sunday afternoon for their matchup at SoFi Stadium. Features 24th Overall pick from Alabama 6-2 230lbs 251/1466/26TD rushing in 2020 All #1 in the SEC 43/425/4TD receiving in 2020 Career 6.0YPC Average Career 9.8YPR Average 4.45s 40-yard dash Rarely fumbles only 2 in his career Decisive power runner Excellent between the tackles Great balance through contact A+ Stiff arm and Hurdling abilities Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY/CA-ONT only. George Rogers | 1,674 yards (1981) By the way, amid gossip that Donald might hang 'em up for the year as the Rams are going nowhere, the latest word is that the Rams star, who has five sacks this year, will try to come back after missing just the next two games. And it should be noted that statistics weren't officially recorded until the 1933 season, though the NFL itself was created in 1920. Robinson, the UDFA surprise of 2020/21 signed a 3-yr 2.29M contract with the Jaguars which will see him under contract through 2022. Additionally, what are the all-time rookie RB records? Blanton has spent time with the Rams before, signing as an undrafted free agent in 2019. Rookie backs like Isiah Pacheco and Rachaad White have leapfrogged veterans on their has revealed its Fantasy football Former NFL rushing leader and NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew will survey all running backs and rank his top 15 each week of the 2022 season. I could have categorized this group the Fantastic Four but that's already an overrated super-hero series. The Rams are also without starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is dealing with concussion and neck issues and has been ruled out since Nov. 23. To be frank, we could have mentioned 50 other names on this list. It was a refreshing and exciting few months as we flip the page to a new era at the position. Nwangwu is an interesting deep pick in rookie drafts that I dont expect to contribute as an RB in 2021 barring injury to Dalvin Cook or Alexander Mattison. Amid rumors of retirement thoughts, L.A. will approach this in a day-to-day, week-to-week manner. AUGUST 5 RAMS SIGN WR AUSTIN TRAMMELL, WAIVE TE. The rookie emerged after Raheem Mostert went down with a knee injury. This is another record of Dickersons that has a chance to stand for a while. Stats: 56 carries, 275 rushing yards, 17 catches, 213 receiving yards, 3 total TDs Drafted: No. Can the Eagles improve their No. Frank Gore | 3,735 attempts (2005-2020). We break down what we know before Week 14 inactives arrive at 2:55 p.m. 2 receiver as well, with veteran pass catcher Allen Robinson set to miss the remainder of the season with a fracture in his foot. pic.twitter.com/eySrdMqJCt. Jamal Anderson | 410 attempts (1998) WebAP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Alvin Kamara. Edgerrin James | 369 attempts (1999). Kupp will miss at least four weeks and will undergo tightrope surgery to repair the injury. The Jets have a difficult depth chart to assess for 2021. The Next Gen Stats analytics team reveals its ranking of the 10 best edge rushers entering Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season, with the Browns' Myles Garrett leading a list of star defenders. The Rams also waived tight end Kyle Markway. One of the greatest rookie seasons by any player irrespective of position came courtesy of No. Breida was a popular handcuff stash in 2017 and he finished his rookie year on a high note with 186 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in the last two regular season games. Depending on his health, Foreman projects as a mid-to-late rounder next year if Miller retains the starting role. The loss of Kupp could not come at a worse time for the Rams, who sit in last place in the NFC West and are in danger of missing the playoffs entirely with a 3-6 record. McGuire shared work with Bilal Powell and Matt Forte in New York and finished with over 100 touches. AP Defensive Player of the Year: Stephon Gilmore. Emmitt Smith | 18,355 yards (1990-2004) Eric Dickerson | 1,808 yards (1983) James Wilder was a slightly different story. (LogOut/ Add Marlon Mack to the list of players who was slated to "take over" Frank Gore's gig. Smith averaged 1,223.7 yards per season over the course of a 15-year career. Kamara and McCaffrey both received over 100 targets and 100 carries. Still, the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2007 shined enough to rank fifth. (Need them likes, yo.). Campbell imposed his will on defenses, literally running through them. Kamara, McCaffrey, Hunt, Jamaal Williams and Austin Ekeler shared the honor. 2. Mixon did get a significant amount of work and led the Bengals in touches and scrimmage yards, but he averaged a meager 3.5 yards per carry, ranking him 41st out of 47 backs who logged 100 or more attempts. Completely ineffective in several games (some of which can be attributed to an injury-riddled offensive line) Perine averaged just 2.9 yards per carry in the final four weeks. Hill, who suffered a groin injury against the Falcons on Sunday, will now miss at least four games. Oh well just run, Barry. He got more and more looks with the first team, and by the time the season started, he was clearly the best back on Seattle's roster. Hopefully, these guys improve in Year 2. Eagles newest RBKenneth Gainwell, Memphis pic.twitter.com/cIkAYcWI7D. The Rams will also hope to get some production out of the multi-faceted Williams, who could provide an exciting dimension to the offense. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He was hit 0.7 yards deep in the backfield on average, and not many backs will be able to overcome that. What Peterson accomplished in 14 games -- particularly a yards-per-carry mark well north of 5.0 -- simply cannot be ignored. With five weeks remaining in the regular season, one division owns the top two spots in Dan Hanzus' NFL Power Rankings. Coincidence? With that said, here is our power rankings of the Top 10 NFL Rookies in the 2021 -2022 season. He'll likely split reps with Jones next season, making both of the team's running backs likely mid-round values. Will that back be able to pass-protect? San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy is set to make his first start on Sunday, and his former coach at Iowa State, Matt Campbell, tells NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport what makes the rookie different than others. With realistic expectations in mind here I dont expect a significant output from Hubbard in 2021 barring injury to CMC. After spending time in the tent, Stafford was then ushered to the locker room to undergo further medical evaluation. The Baker Mayfield experiment in Los Angeles has officially begun, with the former No. Going forward, Jones projects as a committee member in what should be a split backfield between him and Williams next season. Mike Ditka's declared love for Ricky Williams, the eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year passed. After Week 3, Cohen averaged just 33.8 scrimmage yards per game with 7.53 FPPG in PPR scoring. 1 at the top of his RB rankings. 2 receiver as well. The 49ers were hopeful that Samuel would have shown some progress this week, but after missing his third straight practice, ruled him out. However, his career quickly fell off after that, never topping 200 rushing attempts again. Backup RB Potential Oct 5, 2019; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Maryland Terrapins running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) rushes for a touchdown against Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Damon Hayes (22) during the second half at SHi Stadium. Regular-season stats: 302 carries, 1,450 yards, 4.8 yards per carry, 13 rushing touchdowns, 15 games played (14 starts). The numbers are so far out that pro football historians have doubted their veracity. T-2. had the most catches by a running back in 2021, with 74 catches in his rookie season. Twitter @MattFranchise. Mike Anderson | 16 touchdowns (2000) The Rams finally received good news in regards to the offensive line on Tuesday, seemingly pointing to a return for veteran starting center, Brian Allen. The Lions couldn't crack 20 points per game -- and that was still an improvement, by nearly six points per game, over what they finished with in 1988. Rookie RB rushing yards record 1. Expectations surrounding young backs have shifted significantly in the past decade or so. Among players on a roster in 2021, Mark Ingram is the highest placed, but Ezekiel Elliott and Derrick Henry are the most likely of the current generation of backs to challenge Smiths record in the future. The long-term outlook of Sermon outweighs his likely contributions for 2021 so proceed with caution into 2021 redraft formats. Want to join in on the discussion? The Rams were one of the teams, alongside the Bills and 49ers, who were mentioned to be in the race for McCaffrey. Even with the presence of Melvin Gordon, the North Carolina rookie got 14 carries to lead the backfield. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive players in the game today. Eligibility restrictions apply. 25 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ahTZuiPdZW. Stafford was already beaten up entering the game, after missing last week with a concussion he suffered against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Etienne has been getting drafted as the 2nd rookie RB off the board in dynasty rookie drafts over the past few months. Can this dude catch? We present them here for purely educational purposes. In a series leading up to the 2015 NFL Draft, NFL Media historian Elliot Harrison will rank the five best rookie seasons from the Super Bowl era at each major position group. As bad as the Steelers rushing attacked was in 2020/21 they have a long tradition of featuring bell-cow running backs over multi-year terms: Harris value currently projects him as a mid-range Fantasy RB2 in 2021/22 who has a high ceiling that could vault him into RB1 territory towards the end of his first season. Don't misunderstand what I'm saying, as Detroit did have some young talent in the late 1980s, with Chris Spielman, Jerry Ball and Bennie Blades all springing to mind -- it's just that they played on defense. The group's entrance into the NFL helped to deepen what felt like a depleted pool of fantasy options at the position. NOV 8 BURGESS CUT The Rams are experiencing what coach Sean McVay is forced to consider is a "Super Bowl hangover,'' and the not-so-feel-good hits keep coming as the team has waived former third-round pick Terrell Burgess. AP Offensive Player of the Year: Michael Thomas. The Los Angeles Rams have placed receiver Van Jefferson on injured reserve, signed defensive back Grant Haley to the active roster, activated receiver Jacob Harris from the practice squad to the active roster and signed outside linebacker Keir Thomas to the practice squad. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Webname season tm gp rush yds att ypc rush yds/g rush td rec yds rec trg avg rec yds/g rec td; tra carson: 2018 See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Bill Polian didn't, though; nor did the Colts GM get caught up in the Heisman Trophy-winning hype surrounding Williams, choosing James over Williams at fourth overall, leaving Ditka and the Saints to give up all their draft picks for the right to take Williams fifth. To get things kicked off, lets begin with an extremely exciting prospect that is coming off a National Championship with Alabama: Steelers just got a guy in Najee Harris who likes to jump over human beings on the football field pic.twitter.com/v4q9DcVjde. 2. 3. He became a low-volume gadget player while Jordan Howard put the offense on his back with 276 carries. I should be. "It was going to be such a Rams move to make," a member of the 49ers organization told ESPN. In 2020/21 Denver ranked 13th in the NFL with 1,918 rushing yards and T-14th with a 4.3 YPC average. Houston's passing game was hardly a threat, meaning Campbell faced eight in the box every time he lined up 7 yards deep in the backfield. 3. Eric Dickerson | 390 attempts (1983) Defensive back Cobie Durant, offensive lineman Coleman Shelton, and defensive back Jordan Fuller, are also listed as out. Unlike other backs who had huge rookie campaigns (Anderson, Rogers, Peterson), Campbell enjoyed postseason success, lifting the Oilers to the playoffs for the first time since 1969 and taking them as far as the AFC Championship Game. For more NFL, NHL, MLB and DFS check in with us at www.fantasymarksmen.com, Follow me on Twitter@87_Careyand@fantasymarksmen. Jets pick UNC RB Michael CarterMost 20+ yard runs over the last two seasons in CFB (29). It's clear that Hunt stands out as an elite player in terms of his ability to gain yards after close. A simple expectation for Nwangwu would be to start by returning kicks and taking 2nd team reps in practice. Gregg Rosenthal makes his picks for every Week 14 game. Aqib Talib played 12 years in the NFL for the Buccaneers, Patriots, Broncos, and Rams. Please play responsibly. This is one all-time RB record that could stand the test of time. The Rams offensive line got exposed in some ways in the Week 1 loss to Buffalo and the problem just grew larger. As a newcomer in any situation, one is faced with certain challenges. Lance corporal. Eric Dickerson | 18 touchdowns (1983) The Rams announced their list of inactive on Sunday ahead of their matchup vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with running back Cam Akers, who has been out in recent weeks, poised to return. In 11 games for the Bears, Feathers ran for 1,004 yards and posted more than 8 yards per carry! Gervase has played 13 defensive snaps in eight games for the Rams since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2019. Do you have a blog? The Rams have signed rookie running back Ronnie Rivers to the practice squad, per an announcement from the team. Odds and lines subject to change. Our goal, as always, is to keep you one step ahead by Sniping the competition . His mid-season run was cut short due to a knee injury, and when he did return, it was to a low-volume role behind Williams. Shelton will now immediately help the interior of the offensive line, which has been butchered by injuries offseason. Matt Rhule is very familiar with Hubbard from his time at Baylor and the selection for the Panthers likely comes with some added value as a team that is designed to run the ball for success. Expect more of the same in Week 2 against a struggling Jacksonville Jaguars team. The only other rookie to achieve that kind of dual-threat volume was Reggie Bush in 2006. Why? Some amount of preference is in play for managers in choosing between these two players. Of Dickersons rookie RB records, this one has the chance to last the longest. If youre not thinking, and hoping, for usage similar to LeGarrette Blount then its time to change your tune. Running backs on their rookie deals usually see some success: They rush for an average of 0.07 rushing yards over expected, which might not seem like much but is better than what happens after that. Carter is a good player to hold onto in keeper and dynasty formats, but might not carry much value otherwise. James Wilder | 407 attempts (1984). It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Passing Leader: Jameis Winston, 5109 Yds. With Jimmy Garoppolo sidelined by a broken foot, Brock Purdy has a golden opportunity to make NFL history in San Francisco. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. (LogOut/ He had just another 535 rushing attempts in the next five years of his career. The already shorthanded Los Angeles Rams, who sent starting quarter Matthew Stafford to injured reserve on Friday, will now be without several key players in their divisional matchup with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. Gordon had the big touchdown run, but the Broncos are clearly invested in Williams being the lead back going forward. McVay said the QB has experienced some numbness in his legs, so the Rams are going with young Bryce Perkins. Cincinnati's rounding into form once again. What's next for franchises without a true answer at the game's most important position? If Mostert and Sermon are unable to go next week, expect more of the same from Mitchell in a strong 49ers run game. 12. Through six games, Harris has 102 rushing attempts. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Against Miami -- in one of the most electric atmospheres for any prime-time football game ever -- Campbell was 1 yard shy of putting up two bills, sealing the deal with an 81-yard scoring sprint. The Vikings finished with the fifth-highest run percentage in the NFL this season, running the ball on 47.5 percent of their snaps. Philadelphia was unhappy with the performance from Miles Sanders in 2020 and will likely be open to a split backfield in 2021. Player stats at NFL.com. They brought in veteran Tevin Coleman out of SF on a 1-yr 2.0M deal to join Ty Johnson and LaMical Perine before drafting Michael Carter. When it comes to first-year pros, perhaps no position has represented such a smooth transition from college to the NFL game as running back. Follow Ram Digest on Twitter and Facebook. Playing behind CMC is one of the most difficult spots to find yourself as an RB but it will provide Hubbard with the insulation to develop at the NFL level and get reps against tired defences. Cook would have likely been a top-15 fantasy back had he remained healthy. Tomlinson looked like he might have a chance to break the record when he had 138 rushing touchdowns through nine seasons. The Rams' plan for Stafford moving forward? Najee Harris. The likelihood of limited ceilings for both is ominous and should be widely accepted going into 2021/22 barring injury. Unfortunately, that was the peak of Johnsons career. Player Statistics. The Los Angeles Rams added some wide receiver depth on Thursday, signing former Rice product Austin Trammell. Facebook Matt Franciscovich NFL. Etienne joins Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville who, despite finishing with the worst record in the NFL, ranked 11th in the NFL with a 4.5 YPC average. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Alvin Kamara, Kareem Hunt, Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey all shared a common statistical achievement as rookies: They all reached 1,000 scrimmage yards and 200 PPR fantasy points while finishing as top-10 fantasy backs in 2017. Emmitt Smith | 164 touchdowns (1990-2004) A warrant has been issued for Yaqub Talib, with police in Lancaster (TX) saying there was a disagreement among coaching staff and the officiating crew. The argument led to coaches getting into a fight. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The highest paid running back in the NFL is now the Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey. He currently makes $16 million a season. The New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara is tied for second with the Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott at $15 million in average annual salary. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Priest Holmes | 27 touchdowns (2003). Its very difficult to estimate usage from New England RBs so lets not get too carried away here, but this is a player who figures to have upside in short-yardage and red zone opportunities once he learns the New England system. The efficiency wasnt great, but Harris was going up against a tough Buffalo Bills front in Week 1. Kamara, McCaffrey, Hunt, Jamaal Williams and Austin Following the three-game suspension of tight end Bryce Hopkins, the Los Angeles Rams have signed tight end Kendall Blanton from the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. Though its too early to tell how early-down usage will play out, the predictable use of each skill set should favour Robinson in the red zone and Etienne to move the chains on 3rd down. WebRookie Running Back Leaders In The NFL 2021 | StatMuse rookie running back leaders in the NFL 2021 Explore Who is the all-time NFL receiving leader? These moves open up th 21-day practice window for each of them, with Los Angeles having to make a decision about their activation to the 53-man roster during that three-week period. Haley has spent much of the last year on Los Angeles' practice squad, while Harris has been brought up on gameday for the second consecutive week. Call it a vote for athletic instinct. Im going to remain optimistic about his future in the NFL given the speed he runs with but it will take some development before we can consider him for an impact in most fantasy formats. Click Here. Tight end Kendall Blanton, runningback Raymond Calais, safety Jairon McVay, and runningback A.J. Previously, Elliot examined wide receivers, defensive linemen and quarterbacks; today, he takes a look at running backs. SEPTEMBER 13 -Rams Send RB Kyren Williams to IR, Sign Pro Bowl Long-Snapper. 1. Jackson is out for the remainder of the season with blood clots, and Brewer will miss four to six weeks with a knee injury. Following a sack on third and long in their Sunday matchup against the New Orleans Saints, Matthew Stafford has suffered an injury that has forced him to go into the medical tent. Walter Payton | 16,726 yards (1975-1987) The plausible fit for Sermon is in short yardage and red-zone packages. The Rams have added offensive line depth in the wake of the injury to starter Brian Allen, promotingJeremiah Kolone from the practice squad to the full-time roster, the team announced. To replace Kolone on the practice squad, the Rams have signedOday Aboushi. #Patriots fans meet your new power-back, Rhamondre Stevensonpic.twitter.com/SKRGRdFR8D. 2. Christian McCaffrey juked linebacker Luke Keuchley out of his shoes. 1. Since then, Overton has played with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, and, most recently, the Los Angeles Chargers, who he appeared in all 17 games for last season. How did NFL rookie running backs perform in Week 1? I mean, that's all great but fantasy owners could have used a few more touchdowns. Beyond the ridiculous numbers and the reemergence of the Rams, the coolest thing about this legendary season was Dickerson's goggles, which looked more like what a tech geek would wear while soldering a breadboard than a Kareem special. The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed special teams contributor and defensive back Jake Gervase to the 53-man roster. According to our amazing NFL Research team, no season in NFL history saw more rookie running backs reach 200 PPR points. Freiermuth is drawing NFL comparisons to Rob Gronkowski who is quietly an outstanding run blocker. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. In his four starts, Jones averaged 10.38 FPPG with a 5.5 yards per carry average on the season. Williams comes into a running back room that includes 28 y/o Melvin Gordon, Royce Freeman and newly acquired Mike Boone from Minnesota. Hardy, a seventh-round pick out of Montana State, was injured during the preseason. A fatal shooting at a youth football game in the Dallas, Texas area has police searching for Yaqub Talib, the younger brother of former Rams cornerback and Amazon TV pregame analyst Aqib Talib. Keep a close eye on Harmon and Koh's Twitter timelines, they're surely going to keep churning out Next Gen Stats breakdowns as more data becomes available. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Rushed for 1,266 yards despite being banged up in 2013. Recovery from tightrope surgery is typically five to six weeks, per reports. He is currently being drafted in the 3rd round of rookie drafts. A total of five rookie running backs recorded two-plus receiving touchdowns and two-plus rushing touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott | 1,631 yards (2016) Dickerson is the king of rookie RB records. George Rogers | 1,674 yards (1981) 3. It was clear Latest on New York Jets running back James Robinson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The Los Angeles Rams have moved cornerback Troy hill and offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum to Injured reserve. All rights reserved. Too bad the Lions' quarterbacks couldn't pass. and David Lee Roth, the Rams' rookie phenom was surely the hottest thing going in L.A. in '83. Rams center Brian Allen is going to need a clean-out surgery on his knee, and while it is not serious, he could miss up to a month. Michael Moschello Anderson (born September 21, 1973) is a former American football running back who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Defensive backs Jordan Fuller and Derion Kendrick will both be available on Monday night after being full participants in practice. Bucky Brooks ranks the top three contenders. He played just three more years in the NFL, rushing for a total of 356 times throughout that span. Hall has the complete, feature-back skill set. When Williams got his chance at a featured role in Week 10, he quickly became a volume-based fantasy RB1. Ever start a new job? How Sanders managed to run for Even with the presence of Melvin Gordon, the North Carolina rookie got 14 carries to lead the backfield. Out of the 25 rookie RBs in 2022, here are five who should make an immediate impact this year. Javonte Williams is the best RB in the NFL Draft pic.twitter.com/AEwpcH21DA. With Anchrum out,A.J. Follow along with RamDigest.com as we keep you up to date with all firings, hirings, and breaking news in the NFL. Williams still leads all running backs with 58 broken tackles on the season, though. Well, for a few reasons: With all the running, the games went faster; teams often used an array of two- and three-back sets; and the NFL schedule was just 12 games long until 1961. -- Follow Matt on: Instagram @mattfranchise. Kevin Patra chronicles the seventh-round rookie's sudden transformation from "Mr. First-year GM George Paton traded up to the Falcons spot at 35th overall to select him. Is this guy big enough to run between the tackles? The 49ers parted ways with Tevin Coleman who is now with the NY Jets and Jerrick McKinnon who signed earlier this week with the KC Chiefs. Rookie running backs are simply not used as the bell-cow back for an offense that much anymore. I may or may not block you.) However, in 2021, there is a name to watch in Najee Harris. Over the next few months, his value should predictably rise for re-draft leagues into the early 3rd / late 2nd rounds. Simpsons 1973 season in which he became the first player to cross 2,000 rushing yards. Williams has yet to play this season with an ankle issue, while Shelton has also been suffering from an ankle issue. Smith may have played 15 years in the league, but he broke the RB touchdown record within nine years. He posted three scores in a win against the greatest defense of the era, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on their turf. According to McVay, Stafford was apparently concussed during the game, but symptoms did not begin to present until later. DraftKings operates pursuant to an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. Veteran Carlos Hyde is entering the free agent market, making Matt Breida a name to watch. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. CLEMSON REUNION IN JACKSONVILLE!The Jaguars accompany No. So, who is the biggest threat to the Bengals' AFC title defense? ET on Sunday. There appears to be no imminent deal for Odell Beckham Jr. following his recent free-agency visits with the Bills, Giants and Cowboys, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The Panthers and Seahawks meet in Week 14 of the NFL season. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Adrian Peterson | 2,097 yards (2012) The 8.9M cap hit will be difficult for the Broncos to move even if Williams shows that he is capable of handling the full load as a 3-down back in Denver. He will surely go undrafted in all re-draft formats and only be added if injuries pile on the way that they did in 2020 for San Francisco, see JaMycal Hasty for a situational comparison. The first Sunday of the 2021 NFL season is in the books and several rookie running backs got an opportunity to showcase their skills right away. OCTOBER 4 - SHELTON OUT FOR EXTENDED TIME. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Carolinas 4th RD pick doesnt get tackledHello Chuba Hubbard pic.twitter.com/xQRz9T8cOz. T-2. Powerful, strong and punishing are his descriptors. Id recommend tagging him for the later rounds of your rookie drafts and placing him on your taxi squad for 2021/22. Foreman carved out a solid role, logging double-digit touches in seven of the nine games he played and leading the team with a 4.19 yards per carry average. Then the season came and went, offering up surprises, disappointments and empty promises. Now they will face him following their bye week. T-2. His best outing came in Week 11 when he scored twice against the Cardinals, but tore his Achilles on his second trip to the end zone. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro. Unlike QB rookie records, which seem to be under threat every single season, the all-time RB rookie records are a different matter. Perine was the epitome of a high-volume, low efficiency back who's best fantasy game was an 18.6-point outing in Week 11. Against the Raiders, he only gained 12 yards on seven carries. Marcus Allen | 123 touchdowns (1982-1997). Stevenson is the powerful type of Running Back that Belichick likes to utilize both in short-yardage situations and to create a size mismatch. Per TMZ.com, DFW resident Aqib Talib was present at the scene of the shooting. Which teams are the favorites for the Super Bowl? Panthers vs. Seahawks inactives: Who is not playing in Week 14. That Peterson ultimately landed here anyway is a testament to his combination of power and cutting ability, as well as the quality of his rushing attempts. It is a similar story for Jamal Anderson, who set the record in 1998. Sermon joins a committee of backs that already included 29 y/o Raheem Mostert, 25y/o Jeff Wilson Jr and 26 y/o Wayne Gallman . Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay updated the health of quarterback Matthew Stafford on Friday, noting that he had cleared concussion protocol. Statistics are updated nightly. Read the above stat line again. And on his first pass, Mayfield completed a 21-yard play-action pass to VanJefferson. 1. SLEEPER ALERT #NFLDraft: RB Kene Nwangwu, Iowa StatePosted the best RAS score from @MathBomb in the class. Amid rumors of retirement thoughts, Rams are experiencing what coach Sean McVay is forced to consider is a "Super Bowl hangover, Panthers players on the trade block, with a lot of gossip centering around star Christian McCaffrey, trade speculation surrounding fellow running back Cam Akers, Mayfield set to miss the game due to a high-ankle sprain, disagreement among coaching staff and the officiating crew. As with Campbell, the Offensive Rookie of the Year's personal triumph led to team success, with Los Angeles improving from 2-7 in 1982 (a strike-shortened season) to 9-7 in '83, tacking on a postseason win, to boot. Both Mostert and Wilson Jr are set to become UFAs in 2022 so the long-term prospects for Trey Sermon are real. And for the season, the Stanford product has 670 yards from scrimmage on 118 touches, with three touchdowns, in an otherwise anemic offense. Eric Dickersons record of 2,105 rushing yards has stood for an incredible length of time. Given that they have Carlos Hyde, Ryquell Armstead and Devine Ozigbo under contract in 2021/22 its conceivable that we see some cuts in training camp from this group. Expect bigger things for the Alabama product in Week 2 against a softer Las Vegas Raiders front. The Los Angeles Rams may have just caught a big break for the Sunday matchup against the 49ers, with star San Francisco wideout Deebo Samuel set to miss the game with a hamstring injury, per Niners GM John Lynch. I like the value of Gainwell in redraft/keeper formats likely going in the final rounds of PPR formats. Overton played his first five seasons for the Indianapolis Colts and was named to his first Pro Bowl with the team in 2013. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He played college football at Utah and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Anticipation began with the (way too long) draft process. Gallman averaged 82.3 scrimmage yards per game in the final four weeks of the season thanks to additional opportunities as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Following the incident, Wagner was potentially facing criminal charges for tackling the fan, who claimed he was assaulted by the Rams defender. 1. 1 pick making his way on the field just 48 hours, and one three and out, after joining the franchise. WebThe official scoreboard of the NFL including live scoring and real-time highlights. The Rams have signed rookie running back Ronnie Rivers to the practice squad, per an announcement from the team. Plus, what's wrong with Derrick Henry? The Chiefs back also led the NFL with 48 broken tackles on the season and he was the league's leading rusher. Plus, there's a new No. 1. Ever move to a new city? In their first matchup of the season, Samuel hauled in six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. He played in 11 regular season games with two starts for the Rams last season, making four catches for 37 yards on seven targets. But this incident, as the Rams are manhandling Carolina, could accelerate Anderson's departure. ET on Sunday. 1. Of the current active players, Henry looks to have the best chance of breaking Smiths record. Adding to the selection of LT Mekhi Becton in 2020 the Jets traded up to select versatile OL Alijah Vera-Tucker in 2021. Most of the NFL world considers Jared Goff to be a bridge for the Lions, a starter to help them get to the real franchise starting QB at some point in the future. The Ramshave designated DBTroy Hill, linebacker Travin Howardand receiver Van Jefferson to return off the IR list. He's posted 26 total tackles, 15 solo, one sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery this season. D'Onta Foreman:D'Onta Foreman was one of my personal favorites in the draft class, and his landing spot in Houston was promising. This is especially true when factoring in that this is the 2nd running back taken by the 49ers in this years draft. AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Marshon Lattimore. Hell have to contend for touches again in Week 2 when the Jets face the New England Patriots. Landing with the Jacksonville Jaguars in a committee backfield his value has taken a hit to the point where hes now being occasionally drafted 3rd behind Javonte Williams. There aren't nearly as many 1,000-yard rookie runners from before the Super Bowl Era as you would think, despite the fact that teams predominantly ran the ball during that period. In place of Mayfield, the Panthers will likely start backup PJ Walker, with Sam Darnold still on IR with an ankle injury of his own. One college prospect loomed so large at the running back position in April 1999 that no one really cared about any of the other backs, even if that one huge name ended up being the second RB taken in the draft. "Sean McVay and Kevin Demoff would have been basking in it.". OCT 16 ROBBIE GONEAfter a handful of arguments with his own coaches on his own sidelines, Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilkes took action, kicking Robbie Anderson out of the game and sent him to the locker room. Im very low on the outlooks for the remainder of the Jacksonville backfield. In case you were wondering, the first rookie running back to surpass the 1,000-yard mark was Beattie Feathers in 1934. Regular-season stats: 280 carries, 1,470 yards, 5.3 yards per carry, 14 rushing touchdowns, 15 games played (13 starts). T-2. Dickerson resembled the love child of Usain Bolt and Steven Spielberg's versionof a velociraptor when he ran through a hole, using his forward lean to ease through efficiently before bursting into a beautiful upright sprint. As expected, Harris received a lot of work as the lead running back for the Steelers. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Kyler Murray. WebVisit ESPN to view 2022 NFL stat leaders. Harris lands on a Steelers team that finished 32nd in the NFL in Rushing Yards(1,351), yards per carry(3.6) and 27th in attempts(373). Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner was seemingly in hot water in recent weeks, following his decision to tackle a fan who rushed the field during the Rams' road trip to San Francisco to take on the 49ers. As The Athletic notes, Coleman Shelton will move to center, with Tremayne Anchrum moving to guard. Will Daniel Jones and the Giants pull off an upset over the Eagles? Following their loss to the Houston Texans on Friday night, and another roster cut deadline looming, the Los Angeles Rams parted ways with five players from their roster on Saturday. A large part of the poor performance of the running game is attributed to the inconsistent play from James Conner, Benny Snell Jr and Anthony MacFarland Jr. According to reports, Stafford is once again being evaluated for a concussion. He could again be in a timeshare with Rob Kelley and Chris Thompson next year. The impressive thing about Tomlinsons 28 rushing touchdowns is he did that inside 14 games, failing to add another touchdown in his final two games that season. If Kolone clears waivers, he could be re-signed to the Rams practice squad. Thanks for checking in with us today and I hope that youve enjoyed some of the content weve rifled through. "I wanted to be in the game. You can view the full list of inactive below: According to reports, the Los Angeles Rams have offered multiple first-round picks to the Carolina Panthers for pass rusher Brian Burns. Keep an eye out between now and the start of the NFL season, I expect Gainwell to pick up some steam in ADP. Who holds the season-long RB records for rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and rushing attempts? Can Brock Purdy guide the 49ers past Tom Brady's Buccaneers? Breece Hall, Jets. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Cardinals starting quarterback Kyler Murray is also day-to-day with a hamstring injury, per a report from Ian Rapoport. The Saints as a team ranked first in average YGBC this season, meaning no team was better at run-blocking. 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