DeMarco Murray

Week 7 at Cleveland Browns

DeMarco Murray got 12 carries for 40 yards and a touchdown and caught 4 passes for 47 yards in a decent fantasy effort. But it was an even 50-50 split on carries with Derrick Henry, which isn't good news. He's also dealing with a hamstring injury, which, with a bye next week, could cause the coaching staff to allow him to sit and rest. Derrick Henry is breaking out as the lead runner, but Murray is still the guy in the passing game. He holds a little more value in PPR leagues as an RB2—if he plays. Check his Friday practice status.

Week 5 at Miami Dolphins

Nobody did much offensively for the Titans last week in Houston, including DeMarco Murray, who had 31 yards on 7 carries. He also had just 2 catches for 4 yards. The good news is that he was more effective than Derrick Henry. The bad news is that he got just one more carry than Henry as this looks more and more like a timeshare. With their QB situation in flux, the Titans could try to lean on their running game. Miami is allowing more than 50 receiving yards to running backs and that is more Murray's forte. Given the timeshare, Murray is a No. 2 back.

Week 3 vs. Seattle Seahawks

DeMarco Murray had just 9 carries for 25 yards last week before leaving with some hamstring tightness. It limited him in practice all week but head coach Mike Mularkey is hopeful he'll be ready to practice Friday and play Sunday. The Seahawks allowed 159 yards rushing to 49ers running backs last week, so there's some hope here if Murray plays. Then again, he might have left the door open a bit for Derrick Henry, who looked good in Murray's absence. Don't use Murray as anything more than a low-end No. 2 RB or flex play this week if he checks out okay.