Jaguars Beat: RB James Robinson has tools to be lead back

Aug 31, 2020

In this situation, using a lead back, it would required Jacksonville to identify a guy that can give them a good blend of excellent running and competence in the passing game, enough to where teams couldn’t peg his role on any given play.

And for me, that guy would be UDFA James Robinson from Illinois State.

Robinson is a very fluid runner and is coming off a Shrine Bowl performance that should’ve landed him the MVP award. But, nonetheless he proved the stage wasn’t too big for him and has been having himself a strong training camp.

Related players: Ryquell Armstead, Devine Ozigbo

Fantasy Impact:

Keep in mind this is just the author's opinion. Armstead would be the writer's second choice for the lead dog role. He served in that capacity his last season at Temple, and Jacksonville spent a draft pick on him last season, so he figures to get an extended look/opportunity to be the guy. But Robinson has the burst and fluidity to be a chunk-play guy within their offense, the author said. He also said Armstead is the closest to Fournette among all of the remaining backs. So could Ozigbo, who joined the squad last year after getting released by the Saints. This could end up being a committee situation in the end, but with a later draft pick, maybe it's worth taking a shot on Washington or Armstead as a lottery ticket until we know more.

yesterday

Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.