Chiefs offense to be run-first?

Jul 12, 2010

Question: Will the Chiefs' offense will be a pass-first or a run-first outfit.

Bill Williamson: I think it will be a run-first offense. But you have to be balanced to win in the NFL, so Matt Cassel will get plenty of chances to toss the ball. But the Chiefs brought in Thomas Jones through free agency to help Jamaal Charles because they want to run often.

The Chiefs want to dominate games on the ground since great offenses have great run attacks. The run sets up the pass in efficient offenses. That’s what the Chiefs are aiming for.

Fantasy Impact:

This is good news for Jamaal Charles and potential owners. Charles is rated 9th among running backs at 4for4.com, but his ADP puts him in the early third round in 10-team leagues and potentially late second in 12-teams. Charles could be a real steal there if this is truly the Chiefs plan. Although it remains to be seen what his exact role will be, Thomas Jones will factor in as well and the signing now makes a lot more sense.

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Scott Bair

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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.

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Fantasy Impact:

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

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Related Players: Samaje Perine

Fantasy Impact:

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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.