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Swift, Golladay, Amendola all out for Lions
Detroit Lions running back D’ANDRE SWIFT has been ruled out for today’s Thanksgiving Day game against the Houston Texans. The Lions will move forward with some combination of ADRIAN PETERSON and KERRYON JOHNSON. Also out for the Lions are wide receivers KENNY GOLLADAY and DANNY AMENDOLA, both of whom are dealing with hip injuries.
Source: ESPN.com
Lions RB Swift dealing with concussion
Detroit Lions rookie running back D’ANDRE SWIFT began to show concussion like symptoms on Thursday and his availability for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers is in doubt. Swift is coming… More off an impressive performance in his first start of the season last week against the Washington Football Team. If Swift does not clear the concussion protocol in the next couple of days, the Lions will likely turn back to the tandem of ADRIAN PETERSON and KERRYON JOHNSON. Less
Source: Detroit News
Vikings RB Cook has career game vs. Lions
Minnesota Vikings running back DALVIN COOK had his first career 200-yard rushing game in Sunday’s win against the Detroit Lions. Cook continued his solid play, adding 2 touchdowns to go along… More with the impressive rushing performance. Interestingly, former Minnesota running back ADRIAN PETERSON (now a member of the Detroit Lions) was on the other sideline to watch Cook’s outing. Peterson had six 200-yard rushing games when he played for the Vikings. Less
Source: Team Website
Lions RB Swift limited by hip injury
Detroit Lions rookie running back D’ANDRE SWIFT returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited capacity. Swift has been dealing with what has been confirmed as a hip injury since the… More beginning of training camp. Swift’s status for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears is unknown, but his role could be limited considering that ADRIAN PETERSON and KERRYON JOHNSON are both healthy. Less
Source: Team Blog
Lions sign veteran RB Peterson to one-year deal
The Detroit Lions signed veteran free agent running back ADRIAN PETERSON on Sunday morning. Peterson was a surprise release late last week by the Washington Football Team, which decided to move… More forward with younger options at the running back position. The move will reunite Peterson, 35, with Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, who served in the same role for the Minnesota Vikings from 2006 to 2010. Peterson will add a veteran presence to a young running back corps in Detroit. Less
Source: Detroit News
Around the NFL: Patriots cut Miller
Patriots release Lamar Miller, and their backfield begins to come into focus Or does it? I wonder if Bill Belichick has one more notable running back move left in him this season. more »
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Around the NFL: Adrian Peterson
You can't fight Father Time forever. The early cuts are rolling in, and the biggest name is a future Hall of Famer expected to at least open as a starter. Washington axed Adrian Peterson today. more »
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Washington cuts veteran RB Peterson
Washington made a surprise announcement this morning that it was releasing veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON. The 35-year-old Peterson had been running with the starters throughout training camp. By cutting Peterson,… More Washington saves nearly $2.5 million in salary cap space. The team now has four running backs on its roster, including ANTONIO GIBSON, J.D. MCKISSIC, BRYCE LOVE and PEYTON BARBER. Less
Source: Washington Times
Mailbag: August 21, 2020
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Is Damien Harris the key sleeper in 2020 drafts? How the rankings change with two quarterbacks -- and team quarterbacks. Trey Burton, Adrian Peterson, dynasty rankings and a lot more. more »
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Mailbag: August 14, 2020
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Is Ronald Jones an above-average running back prospect? What's up with the new Cheat Sheet format? Auction strategies. Where's the love for Antonio Gibson? And more. more »
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Podcast: August 12 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff check in on the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions and some old, old running backs. Sponsored by FanDraft and Fantasy Points. more »
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Around the NFL: Antonio Gibson
Now that Derrius Guice has been released and Washington's other running backs are lightly regarded veterans, it seemed time to take a closer look at rookie Antonio Gibson. No one will argue he has the most upside of the team's backs, and he's being drafted earliest -- at 5.12, if you can believe it, in one draft I heard of. more »
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Around the NFL: Washington Backfield
Washington released Derrius Guice yesterday. If you just heard the initial report you might have thought it was injury related, with his first two seasons having been basically wiped out, but in fact it was for domestic-related off-field stuff. There's a new starter now. more »
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Scheduletron: Strength of schedule
I’m not a big fan of Washington’s running backs. I don’t expect I’ll go into any drafts hoping to use a middle- or later-round pick on guys like Adrian Peterson, Derrius Guice, Antonio Gibson or Peyton Barber. But I will concede that the team’s running game might be helped some by its schedule. more »
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Washington RB Peterson has lofty goal for 2020 season
Heading into the 2020 season, one of Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON’s goals is to pass Barry Sanders and move into fourth place in total NFL rushing yards. To reach his… More goal, Peterson will need to rush for 1,054 yards this season. While Peterson is certainly capable of such a season, he will also face competition from a crowded Washington running back corps. Less
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