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Washington to retain veteran RB Peterson
Washington exercised the option on veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON’s contract for the 2020 season, meaning he will remain with the team for at least another year. Despite his age, the 34-year old Peterson has been one of Washington’s most dependable players for the past two seasons.
Source: Washington Post
Guice, Peterson combine to outperform McCaffrey, Panthers
Washington running backs DERRIUS GUICE and ADRIAN PETERSON combined for 228 rushing yards and three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers and their struggling run defense on Sunday. The duo outperformed Carolina… More star running back CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY, who managed just 44 rushing yards while also being held out of the end zone on Sunday. Less
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Coach has plan for Washington backfield
Washington head coach Bill Callahan says that he has a “pretty good rotational system” for the backfield and running backs ADRIAN PETERSON and DERRIUS GUICE. Washington will host the New York… More Jets on Sunday and Guice will finally be available after missing the first eight weeks of the season with a torn meniscus in his knee. Both backs are expected to play, with Callahan adding that Guice will see “quite a bit of action”. Less
Source: Washington Post
Washington activates Guice from injured reserve
Washington activated running back DERRIUS GUICE from injured reserve this week after he missed the past eight games. Guice is recovering from a torn meniscus suffered in the season opener. Head… More coach Bill Callahan has not said how he intends to use Guice and veteran ADRIAN PETERSON moving forward. Washington is on a bye this week before hosting the New York Jets in Week #11. Less
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Ian Allan: Thursday night recap
Coming into the Thursday night game, I saw Washington as the NFC’s version of Miami – a punching bag – but they’re not that bad. They were competitive in this game, and they were able to hang around against San Francisco on Sunday. more »
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Peterson intends to play vs. Vikings
Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON said on Tuesday that he intends to play on Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson’s availability is uncertain due to an ankle injury he suffered… More in Sunday’s game against San Francisco. Peterson sounds motivated to play against his former team, but he is currently considered day-to-day. Less
Source: Washington Post
Podcast: October 11 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 6 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com). more »
Guice headed for injured reserve
Washington will place running back DERRIUS GUICE on injured reserve for the second year in a row after his recent knee injury and subsequent surgery. The team hopes to have him… More back later in the season, but Washington will now move forward with veteran ADRIAN PETERSON leading the way in the backfield. Fantasy owners take note. Less
Source: Team Blog
Peterson to start in Washington backfield
Washington head coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday that veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON will start Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Peterson replaces DERRIUS GUICE, who was injured in the season… More opener and will not be available for the game. Guice suffered another knee injury and is expected to miss a few weeks. Less
Source: NFL.com
Guice suffers knee injury, could miss time
Washington running back DERRIUS GUICE suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Guice is reportedly dealing with a meniscus injury in his non-ACL knee, although the extent… More of the injury has not been confirmed. If Guice is to miss time, veteran ADRIAN PETERSON will take over the lead role in the Washington backfield. Less
Source: NBC Sports Washington
Washington offense to run through Guice
Washington head coach Jay Gruden said on Monday that the offense would pretty much go through second year running back DERRIUS GUICE this season. Gruden sees Guice as an every-down back,… More and the team released running back SAMAJE PERINE – seemingly supporting the case for Guice as the lead back. Veteran ADRIAN PETERSON remains on the roster and could be in the mix to some degree. Less
Source: Washington Post
Peterson and Guice expected to split carries
Veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON and second year back DERRIUS GUICE are expected to split carries in the Washington backfield this season. Guice was expected to take the lead role as a rookie last season, but that was before he tore his ACL during the preseason.
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Washington running backs
There’s an article on Washington’s official team website, and it’s got a handful of noteworthy observations about the team’s running backs. It’s one of the league’s more crowded position groups. more »
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Peterson has lofty rushing goal for 2019
Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON has set a goal of 2,000 yards for the upcoming 2019 season. At age 34, such a season would be quite the accomplishment. Peterson topped 1,000… More yards last season while leading the team in carries with 251. A return to health of fellow running backs DERRIUS GUICE and CHRIS THOMPSON could cut into Peterson’s carries this season, but his goal remains high. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Washington drafts RB Love, adds to crowded backfield corps
Washington raised eyebrows when the team drafted running back BRYCE LOVE in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. With ADRIAN PETERSON, CHRIS THOMPSON, DERRIUS GUICE, and SAMAJE PERINE all… More on the roster, it would seem like there is little room left for the rookie running back. Although Guice is said to be on track in his recovery from an ACL injury, the selection of Love was a surprise to many. Less
Source: Team Blog