Twitter @MattFranchise. ROOKIE-ONLY DRAFT OUTLOOK: Once the top running backs and wide receivers are gone, Pierce will get attention. 5-ranked rushing attack? I like the value of Gainwell in redraft/keeper formats likely going in the final rounds of PPR formats. Kamara and McCaffrey both received over 100 targets and 100 carries. 3. 1. Can the Cardinals earn a much-needed win over the Patriots on Monday night? But none from this trio project as fantasy difference-makers. Mixon will likely be a value pick in drafts next summer. Copyright 2019-2022. 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. it is unclear how much time Mayfield will miss. Yet, he could only play two seasons after that and fell 19 short of matching Smith. Even with the presence of Melvin Gordon, the North Carolina rookie got 14 carries to lead the backfield. 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. Harris, a fourth-round pick in 2021, was waived by the Rams in the final round of cuts but quickly re-signed. I've never had somebody yell to get out of the game. 2. 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. The sputtering Los Angeles Rams will have some reinforcement incoming this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, with rookie running back Kyren Williams and offensive lineman Coleman Shelton set to be activated off of injured reserve, head coach Sean McVay announced. 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. New Jets HC Robert Saleh has familiarity with Coleman from their time together in San Francisco and will likely give Coleman the early-down work to begin the season. Read the above stat line again. McCaffrey signed a four-year extension, averaging $16,015,853 per year with $39,162,500 of guarantees, in 2020. Tomlinson looked like he might have a chance to break the record when he had 138 rushing touchdowns through nine seasons. Thanks for checking in with us today and I hope that youve enjoyed some of the content weve rifled through. Defensive backs Jordan Fuller and Derion Kendrick will both be available on Monday night after being full participants in practice. This puts him in the early-mid 2nd round pick range very close to Trey Sermon. Williams still leads all running backs with 58 broken tackles on the season, though. 2 receiver as well, with veteran pass catcher Allen Robinson set to miss the remainder of the season with a fracture in his foot. Again, we should see some distinctions develop in training camp between MG3 and Williams along with some expected usage and roles. So, who is the biggest threat to the Bengals' AFC title defense? The Los Angeles Rams have placed rookie linebacker/edge rusher Daniel Hardy on injured reserve, the team announced on Thursday. The rookie scatback averaged 94.3 scrimmage yards per game and 17.43 PPR fantasy points per game in Weeks 1 through 3. AUGUST 5 RAMS SIGN WR AUSTIN TRAMMELL, WAIVE TE. Overton played his first five seasons for the Indianapolis Colts and was named to his first Pro Bowl with the team in 2013. The Los Angeles Rams have elevated running back Ronnie Rivers and offensive tackle Chandler Brewer from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game with the Carolina Panthers. 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. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He also spent time with the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs back also led the NFL with 48 broken tackles on the season and he was the league's leading rusher. 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. 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. 3. He also remains the only player to rush for over 2,100 yards in NFL history. 2. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. To be frank, we could have mentioned 50 other names on this list. Mike Ditka's declared love for Ricky Williams, the eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year passed. The Los Angeles Rams waived running back Darrell Henderson Jr. and running back Justin Hollins Tuesday, per reports from NFL Network. Which RBs hold the record for the most yards, touchdowns, and attempts as a rookie? 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). He will be one of four running backs to suit up for Los Angeles. Smith averaged 1,223.7 yards per season over the course of a 15-year career. Philadelphia was unhappy with the performance from Miles Sanders in 2020 and will likely be open to a split backfield in 2021. 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. Jets pick UNC RB Michael CarterMost 20+ yard runs over the last two seasons in CFB (29). He played college football at Utah and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. 1. Treat Williams as a higher upside pick in keeper formats than in re-draft formats. Cooper Rush Has Shown Cowboys Can Deliver Without Dak, Fantasy Football Cut List Week 6: Mega Busts Darnell Mooney and Allen Robinson II Need To Go, Top 50 RB College Football Performances in Week 6 Headlined by Israel Abanikandas 320 yards, 6 TDs. 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. The duo of Ben Skowronek and Van Jefferson helped Baker Mayfield put together the comeback win over the Raiders. Will that back be able to pass-protect? Gordon had the big touchdown run, but the Broncos are clearly invested in Williams being the lead back going forward. Probably took you a while to figure out how to get around efficiently and where to get the best lunch. 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. Stafford has been ruled out with a concussion he suffered during the teams loss last week to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Murray will miss the game with a hamstring injury. No doubting that. Ezekiel Elliott | 1,631 yards (2016) Dickerson is the king of rookie RB records. 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. Walter Payton actually bested it with an average of 295.2 rushing attempts per season in his 13-year career. Even with a new coaching staff in Chicago, it's difficult to see Cohen becoming anything more than a change-of-pace specialist. The Carolina Panthers have found a trade partner for star running back, Christian McCaffrey - the San Francisco 49ers. If Kolone clears waivers, he could be re-signed to the Rams practice squad. 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. The Los AngelesRams made some moves Tuesday. Eagles newest RBKenneth Gainwell, Memphis pic.twitter.com/cIkAYcWI7D. With receiver Van Jefferson ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Falcons, Harris will get a chance to make his season debut. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. Ability as a speed runner and a receiver out of the backfield. Smith may have played 15 years in the league, but he broke the RB touchdown record within nine years. 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. 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. A total of five rookie running backs recorded two-plus receiving touchdowns and two-plus rushing touchdowns. In the space of four seasons, the rushing touchdown record was set or equaled three times. Elijah McGuire, Wayne Gallman and Austin Ekeler all did some good things in their rookie seasons. 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 . Rookie Dynasty drafts are currently looking at Michael Carter in the RB4-5 range following his relatively favourable landing spot. WebRookie Running Backs Stats In The NFL 2021 | StatMuse rookie running backs stats in the NFL 2021 Explore Who is the all-time NFL receiving leader? Running Back Room Rankings | The AFC North has the best running back room and the worstCleveland Browns. No running back tandem is as good as Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Cincinnati Bengals. Detroit Lions. Las Vegas Raiders. Minnesota Vikings. New Orleans Saints. Tennessee Titans. Baltimore Ravens. Indianapolis Colts. Green Bay Packers. More items Jamal Anderson | 410 attempts (1998) Tight end Kendall Blanton, runningback Raymond Calais, safety Jairon McVay, and runningback A.J. Click Here. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Gregg Rosenthal makes his picks for every Week 14 game. Will the Browns complete the season sweep of the Bengals on Sunday? 4. Irrelevant" to starting quarterback of the first-place 49ers. 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. Then tape started leaking from training camp. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. For more NFL, NHL, MLB and DFS check in with us at www.fantasymarksmen.com, Follow me on Twitter@87_Careyand@fantasymarksmen. Unlike QB rookie records, which seem to be under threat every single season, the all-time RB rookie records are a different matter. 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. This is especially true when factoring in that this is the 2nd running back taken by the 49ers in this years draft. Eric Dickersons record of 2,105 rushing yards has stood for an incredible length of time. The list of the Top 10 NFL Rookie Rankings in 2021 include quarterback Mac Jones, Najee Harris, Kyle Pitts, Elijah Mitchell and Odafe Oweh. The Jets have a difficult depth chart to assess for 2021. WebNajee Harris. 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. 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. 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). Eric Dickerson | 390 attempts (1983) His However, in 2021, there is a name to watch in Najee Harris. With apologies to Dustin Hoffman, E.T. AP Defensive Player of the (Need them likes, yo.). According to Rams head coach Sean McVay, offensive lineman Coleman Shelton will be out for 4-6 weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain in LA's 24-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday. Through six games, Harris has 102 rushing attempts. If Rivers plays, it'll be his first regular season action as a professional. Adding to the selection of LT Mekhi Becton in 2020 the Jets traded up to select versatile OL Alijah Vera-Tucker in 2021. #Patriots fans meet your new power-back, Rhamondre Stevensonpic.twitter.com/SKRGRdFR8D. 25 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ahTZuiPdZW. Lance corporal. 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 the red-hot Lions hand the visiting Vikings just their third loss of the season? Chris Carson:Chris Carson put himself on the radar with this mashing of a defensive lineman at the goal line in the fourth quarter of an exhibition game. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Panthers vs. Seahawks inactives: Who is not playing in Week 14. Eric Dickerson | 1,808 yards (1983) 2. According to reports from ESPN, the Los Angeles Rams were monitoring the status of San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and hoped to potentially sign him were he to be cut. Which teams are the favorites for the Super Bowl? 19921996. 1 at the top of his RB rankings. 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. Per TMZ.com, DFW resident Aqib Talib was present at the scene of the shooting. The Baker Mayfield experiment in Los Angeles has officially begun, with the former No. As Vikings superfan (and NFL NOW colleague) @KristianGlenn pointed out, you can't forget Peterson breaking the single-game rushing record his first year as a pro (with 296 against the Chargers in Week 9). Latest on New York Jets running back James Robinson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. So I was honestly confused and upset by that. He'll likely remain a change-of-pace option for the Jets next season. Sermon is a different type of back than Shanahan typically prefers given his larger build and >4.40s 40 yard dash time. Kareem Hunt made a spectacular over-the-shoulder, one-handed catch. How to watch Eagles vs. Giants via live stream in Week 14, How to watch Vikings vs. Lions via live stream in Week 14, How to watch Texans vs. Cowboys via live stream in Week 14, How to watch Jaguars vs. Titans via live stream in Week 14, How to watch Ravens vs. Steelers via live stream in Week 14, How to watch Browns vs. Bengals via live stream in Week 14. Najee Harris. Walter Payton | 3,838 attempts (1975-1987) Priest Holmes | 27 touchdowns (2003). The 49ers' hype machine is churning full-speed into the offseason. What's next for franchises without a true answer at the game's most important position? So nice work there, kids. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Vikings finished with the fifth-highest run percentage in the NFL this season, running the ball on 47.5 percent of their snaps. Eric Dickerson | 2,105 yards (1984) Even with the presence of Melvin Gordon, the North Carolina rookie got 14 carries to lead the backfield. The 49ers were hopeful that Samuel would have shown some progress this week, but after missing his third straight practice, ruled him out. Emmitt Smith | 18,355 yards (1990-2004) Ezekiel Elliott | 1,631 yards (2016). OCT 24 3 RAMS COMING? Against the Raiders, he only gained 12 yards on seven carries. ET on Sunday. McGuire shared work with Bilal Powell and Matt Forte in New York and finished with over 100 touches. Without question, Feathers' rookie campaign was the most impressive ever -- if you believe the numbers. When you look at the list of the top 10 RBs in terms of the record for rushing yards, it stands out that only three entries are from after the 2000 season. Henderson Jr., who was a third-round draft pick by LA in 2019, was seen as the team's rest-of-season starter after the trade uncertainty that surrounded running back Cam Akers. Emmitt Smith had an incredible career, and his numbers seem primed to last for a while especially the career rushing yards record. Anderson, who played against the Rams on Sunday, was kicked out of the game by his own head coach, Steve Wilks. George Rogers | 1,674 yards (1981) 3. The Chiefs and Broncos meet in Week 14 of the NFL season. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Rams offensive line got exposed in some ways in the Week 1 loss to Buffalo and the problem just grew larger. I don't see nobody that is a true competitor, that knows the value they bring and has true passion for the game, that will be OK with being told not to do something or being taken out of something when they didn't do nothing wrong.". WebRookie Wide Running Back Stats In The NFL 2022 | StatMuse rookie wide running back stats in the NFL 2022 Explore NFL passing leaders NFL rushing leaders Who has the Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Given what the Lions' offense was in 1989, it's a wonder Sanders didn't end up running for his life. Kupp will miss at least four weeks and will undergo tightrope surgery to repair the injury. Eric Dickerson | 18 touchdowns (1983) 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. He played just three more years in the NFL, rushing for a total of 356 times throughout that span. The Los Angeles Rams were already without their top wide receiver option for the remainder of the season when Cooper Kupp was sidelined with an ankle injury, and placed on injured reserve. Etienne and Robinson appear likely to share the backfield but presumably occupy very different roles. 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. Trey Sermon joins the stable of RBs in San Francisco as the 49ers take the Ohio State RB with the No. After his record-setting 1984 season, he backed that up with another 365 rushing attempts in 1985. 1. Hell have to contend for touches again in Week 2 when the Jets face the New England Patriots. How Sanders managed to run for David Carr spotlights four teams that'll almost certainly bring in a brand new starting quarterback next season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. For those of you looking to brush up on the WR class of 2021 with an expert rankings check out the latest from Justin Rosser here. All options are on the table for Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who at age 45 feels good enough to keep playing and will be a free agent should he continue doing so into 2023, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report. 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. 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. Unfortunately, that was the peak of Johnsons career. With realistic expectations in mind here I dont expect a significant output from Hubbard in 2021 barring injury to CMC. Why? Expect more of the same in Week 2 against a struggling Jacksonville Jaguars team. The Rams will also hope to get some production out of the multi-faceted Williams, who could provide an exciting dimension to the offense. Plus, what's wrong with Derrick Henry? T-2. So far this season, Swift has arguably been the best rookie running back statistically and otherwise in the NFL. Change). 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 Rams acquired Robinson this offseason after trading Robert Woods to the Titans. Yeah, that's what rookie running backs in the NFL have to deal with. (Mostly shots of my dog and other extremely interesting stuff.) had the most catches by a running back in 2021, with 74 catches in his rookie season. And the Colts went from 3-13 in 1998 to 13-3 in '99. OCTOBER 7 - OL EDWARDS CLEARED WHILE LONG, RAPP DEEMED QUESTIONABLE. In redraft formats, he is a gamble pick who has boom-bust written all over him. 1. Mitchells value is highest in dynasty formats given the players ahead of him on the depth chart in San Fran. Hardy, a seventh-round pick out of Montana State, was injured during the preseason. 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