Latavius Murray Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Latavius Murray
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Age: 34
Weight: 230 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: Central Florida

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by Brandon Niles

· Oct 07, 2021 · 3:05 PM EDT

BAL RB Latavius Murray - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Indianapolis Colts

Latavius Murray had 59 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos last week, which is nice, but the real key was his 18 carries. Ty’Son Williams was inactive, and Devonta Freeman and Le’Veon Bell combined for just five carries and one target. While Murray also didn’t get used in the passing game, it was good to see him get the bulk of the touches in the backfield. If that continues, he’ll be a viable fantasy starter, particularly in standard formats.

This week, Murray faces a Colts defense that ranks ninth in aFPA to opposing running backs. It feels like it’s going to be a slog of a game, possibly yielding limited fantasy points for either team’s running game. As such, we have Murray ranked just outside low-end RB2 range, and if you have an option with more upside, I would look elsewhere.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 01, 2021 · 10:33 AM EDT

BAL RB Latavius Murray - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Denver Broncos

Latavius Murray got the bulk of the carries last week against the Lions out of the Ravens’ trio of running backs. Unfortunately, that was still just seven rushes and he finished with 28 yards. He’s seen 33% of the offensive snaps so far this season, compared to 50% for Ty’Son Williams, and that seems like the likely split moving forward. A good role for Murray would be the goal-line back, but that’s already Lamar Jackson in many ways, so his fantasy value is limited while he’s splitting touches. Against a tough Denver defense this week, sit Murray in most leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 24, 2021 · 10:33 AM EDT

BAL RB Latavius Murray - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Detroit Lions

Latavius Murray split work with Ty’Son Williams last week, rushing nine times for 36 yards and a touchdown. Fumble aside, Ty’Son seems to be the main back – not counting Lamar Jackson – in Baltimore, making Murray tough to trust. Game script may favor Murray this week in what should be a pretty good route for the Ravens, but he’s risky to bank on with a limited workload. Consider him a low-end flex option in deep, standard leagues, but should be on the bench in most formats.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 16, 2021 · 11:03 AM EDT

BAL RB Latavius Murray - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Latavius Murray had 10 carries for 28 yards and a touchdown on Monday night against the Raiders. While he definitely has the potential and ability to produce in this offense, he wasn’t getting a lot of work early in the game and it’s going to be difficult to estimate how carries will shake out between him and Ty’Son Williams – not to mention Le’Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman.

The Chiefs gave up big numbers to Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt last week and ranked 26th in aFPA to opposing running backs last year, giving Murray upside this week. We have him ranked well outside starting range and fantasy managers should wait and see if he can snag the job from Williams.

by Bill Riccette

· Jul 25, 2021 · 5:54 PM EDT

NO RB Latavius Murray - 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Even in limited action in 2020, Latavius Murray averaged 4.5 yards per carry. And in the short time Alvin Kamara had to miss, Murray stepped up, including rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns in Week 12 against the Broncos. And with the possibility of New Orleans becoming more run-oriented, Murray may see more work even with a healthy Kamara in the lineup. That alone makes him a flex option in fantasy.

Fantasy Downside

The downside would be New Orleans becoming more run-based and Kamara seeing more than 200 carries (Kamara had 187 carries in 2020). The more work Kamara gets, the less productive Murray can be in fantasy, which is why he would just be a flex for now.

2021 Bottom Line

You have a good sense of what you'll get from Murray. Likely around 10-12 carries per game. He has flex appeal and if Kamara does miss time, Murray is a borderline RB1. He may also see more work early on with Michael Thomas out until possibly October with an injury. Murray is still very cheap in drafts, going in the 12th-13th round in 12-team leagues.

by Bill Riccette

· Jan 01, 2021 · 11:23 AM EST

NO RB Latavius Murray - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs Panthers

Even Latavius Murray got in on the act, even if just in a minor role, against the Vikings, with almost 100 total yards. The theme this season turned out to be Murray played second fiddle to Kamara. And with New Orleans playing for something this week, don’t expect that trend to change in the regular-season finale.

Update: Murray is now all of a sudden a very solid play now that Kamara is out with COVID-19. Murray has shown to still be a productive player when given enough opportunities, which he will now have both on Sunday and likely in the Wild Card playoff as well. Consider Murray a flex, possibly even an RB2.

Update 2: Murray is now out, along with the other Saints' running backs, as they were deemed close contact with Alvin Kamara and will not play Sunday.

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 24, 2020 · 11:11 AM EST

NO RB Latavius Murray - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs Vikings

Even with the Vikings not being that bad of a matchup against the running back position, Latavius Murray hardly touches the football (18 total touches in the last three weeks) and just seems too much of a risk for the fantasy championship.