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Tagged: Mike Gillislee (26 Results)

Aug
3

Colts host RB Gillislee, WR Marshall for workouts

The Indianapolis Colts worked out veteran running back MIKE GILLISLEE and veteran wide receiver BRANDON MARSHALL on Friday. While both players have had their moments, their best fantasy days are behindMore them. If either player were to be signed, they would likely serve as nothing more than veteran insurance at their respective positions. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Around the NFL: Mike Gillislee

Mike Gillislee flopped with the Patriots last year and was released in roster cutdowns yesterday. But it wasn't all bad, and it's possible he won't be on the street for long. Ian Rapoport says Gillislee will try out for the Saints today, so outside chance he'll end up in a prime spot for some early-season fantasy value.   more »

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Around the NFL: Jeremy Hill

We've all been burned by Patriots running backs. But they can reward fantasy teams handsomely, too, as LeGarrette Blount showed a couple of years ago, and Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead did (if you had them at the right times). Is Jeremy Hill now on that track?  more »

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Around the NFL: New England running backs

What are realistic expectations for Sony Michel? He’s super talented, and he’s going to what’s been the league’s dominant team for the last 17 years. The way he ripped off chunks of yards in his final two games last year (against Oklahoma and Alabama) it’s reasonable to wonder if he might have a top-10 season in him.   more »

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Jul
3

Burkhead the favorite for goal-line work

Patriots running back REX BURKHEAD is believed to be the early leader for goal-line work in New England. The Patriots also drafted SONY MICHEL in the first round and still have power back MIKE GILLISLEE on the roster, but the job is still believed to belong to Burkhead for now.

Source: Team Blog

Mar
15

RB Burkhead re-signs with Patriots

The New England Patriots retained running back REX BURKHEAD, who signed a three-year contract to remain with the team. With DION LEWIS leaving via free-agency, Burkhead has a chance for aMore significant fantasy role in 2018. JAMES WHITE, MIKE GILLISLEE and BRANDON BOLDEN also remain under contract but Burkhead seems to be a notch above those guys. Less

Source: Boston Herald

Feb
2

Gillislee a game-time decision for Super Bowl

New England running back MIKE GILLISLEE is a game-time decision for the Super Bowl this Sunday. Gillislee was able to practice in full this week as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury suffered in Week 16.

Source: WEEI.com

Dec
30

Gillislee, Burkhead out vs. Jets

New England running backs MIKE GILLISLEE and REX BURKHEAD have both been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. With fellow running back JAMES WHITE questionable, the only sure bets against the Jets will be DION LEWIS and BRANDON BOLDEN. Fantasy owners take note.

Source: USA Today

Podcast: December 19 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Last-minute shopping for players who might yet help you win your fantasy league. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Weekly.  more »

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Factoid: Ravens sticking with Collins

I saw a story go by where Marty Mornhinweg was saying Alex Collins will continue to be Baltimore’s main runner. It’s not surprising. Danny Woodhead and Terrance West are coming back from injuries, but Collins has won the job. He’s been getting it done.   more »

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Nov
14

Gillislee a healthy scratch for Patriots

The good news for MIKE GILLISLEE’s fantasy owners is that the Patriots running back is healthy. What's changed, however, is that the other running backs on the roster are finally healthyMore as well. With REX BURKHEAD returning from injury and everyone feeling good, Gillislee has seen a reduced role that could continue for the foreseeable future. Less

Source: New England Sports Network

Andy Richardson: Week 2 Blackout picks

We've got this new Fantasy Index Blackout competition. You can enter it under Your Stuff at the top right of the screen. It's similar to our old SuperLeague competition, except you're prevented from using sure-fire, slam-dunk superstars like David Johnson. What's that? Oh.   more »

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Sep
8

Gillislee scores 3 times in Patriots debut

New England running back MIKE GILLISLEE was expected to assume the role of goal line back with the Patriots and he did exactly that in Thursday night’s loss to Kansas City.More Gillislee scored 3 rushing touchdowns for his fantasy owners. Unfortunately, he was also stopped on two key fourth down rushes that may or may not impact his usage moving forward. Less

Source: Boston Herald

Aug
23

Gillislee returns to practice as full participant

New England running back MIKE GILLISLEE said an MRI on his injured hamstring came back clean. Gillislee was off to a strong training camp before he injured the hamstring and missedMore the team’s first two preseason games. He was a full participant in Tuesday’s practice and could make his preseason debut Friday night against the Detroit Lions. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Podcast: August 11 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Aaron Bland of YouRulz.com joins host Justin Eleff to talk fantasy roster configuration and draft strategy. Sponsored by Commish Kit (CommishKit.com).  more »

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