Examining Ryan Mathews' role

Aug 08, 2015

Although Mathews has yet to live up to the hype that surrounded him when he entered the NFL in 2010, Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, and other coaches alike, have nothing but praise for the 12th overall pick from Fresno State (see more on that here).

“I had a little smile on my face when he came here,” Shurmur said of Mathews’ decision to sign with the Eagles. “I’ve spoken to Norv Turner about him and I know he had a lot of really good things to say, much like Mike McCoy.”

Fantasy Impact:

Mathews’ decision to join the Eagles raised some eyebrows this offseason. After trading Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy to Buffalo, Chip Kelly went out and signed 2014 rushing champion DeMarco Murray from division rival Dallas. The Eagles also had veteran running back Darren Sproles coming off a productive year of his own in which he was selected to his first-ever Pro Bowl, the story said. The Eagles like to run a lot of plays, so Mathews may get a few more carries as the team's RB2 than most other teams' RB2. The problem is the pass-catching role likely goes to Sproles. We predict Mathews for about 8-9 carries a game. He's especially valuable to a Murray owner as a handcuff but could have some deep-league value as well.

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Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen both Questionable for Week 12

Scott Bair

33 minutes ago

D'Andre Swift is questionable to play Vikings with a groin injury, though he was limited Thursday and a full participant on Friday.

Keenan Allen is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited on Friday, his first day on the participation report.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze

Fantasy Impact:

Separate reports called Swift "very likely" to play, but this is seemingly a new issue for Allen.

If Keenan were to miss Week 12, it would boost the floor of all pass-catchers, namely Moore, Oduzne, and Cole Kmet. Moore + Odunze would sneak closer to WR2 territory than their low-end WR3 designations they have with a healthy Allen.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco officially Out for Week 12

Matt McMullen

42 minutes ago

Charles Omenihu (knee) and Isiah Pacheco (ankle) won’t play on Sunday, per Coach Reid.

“Just taking it day-by-day,” Reid added.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Fantasy Impact:

It was later reported that Pacheco was "healthy enough" but they're hoping to hold him back one more game with a short week coming up. This makes Hunt a volume-based RB2 in Week 12.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb returns to Friday practice

Joseph Hoyt

1 hour ago

CeeDee Lamb practiced today, per Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s a good sign.

Lamb (back/foot) was limited in a walkthrough on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.

Related Players: Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Brooks, Ryan Flournoy

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously good news for the Cowboys' potential in rolling out an NFL offense in Week 12. The floor is capped for Lamb but we should expect a ton of action funneling his way against the Commanders, which puts him on the WR1/2 fringe.