Jets using RB Matt Forte less over last two weeks

Oct 03, 2016

When examining the snap counts totals from the Jets' loss Sunday to Seattle, one thing pops out: The Jets are using running back Matt Forte less and less.

In the season's first two games, he played 76 percent and 81 percent of the snaps, while Bilal Powell played 24 percent and 23 percent.

Last week in Kansas City, Forte played 60 percent, and Powell played 41 percent. And against Seattle, Forte played 48 percent, and Powell played 52 percent.

Fantasy Impact:

That's an interesting storyline to monitor going forward, the story said, as the 1-3 Jets try to fix the problems on their offense. They have gained just 305 yards in each of the past two games, both losses. They rank 20th in the NFL in yards gained per play (5.4). Using Forte less after the first two weeks was something the team was aware of, however things could change because of the recent losses.

yesterday

Chargers to sign RB J.K. Dobbins on one-year deal

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 7:45 PM EDT

Former Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins is planning to sign with the #Chargers on a one-year deal. Electric when healthy, Dobbins — who averages 5.8 yards per carry in his career — reunites with OC Greg Roman and can hit the market again in March.

Related Players: Gus Edwards

Fantasy Impact:

Dobbins has had poor injury luck in his career, but has only managed 234 total rushes since being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. This is a low-risk, high-reward move by the Chargers and might give them a runway to wait a little longer in the '24 Draft before they address the position.

Apr 16

Cowboys sign RB Royce Freeman

Todd Archer

Apr 16 · 8:15 PM EDT

The Cowboys have signed running back Royce Freeman to a one-year deal. Freeman had 319 yards on 77 carries with 2 touchdowns last year for the Los Angeles Rams. He was 3rd round pick of Denver in '18.

Related Players: Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn

Fantasy Impact:

Freeman hasn't rushed for 500 yards since 2018, his rookie season. This shouldn't have any impact on the team drafting at the position and/or bringing back Ezekiel Elliott.

Apr 15

Eagles sign WR DeVonta Smith to three-year extension

Ian Rapoport

Apr 15 · 10:45 AM EDT

The Eagles have paid another big-time, rising player. This time, WR DeVonta Smith gets a 3-year, $75M contract extension that includes $51M guaranteed.

Related Players: A.J. Brown, DeVante Parker, Parris Campbell

Fantasy Impact:

Great news for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense as a whole. Smith will continue his 1b role in which he finished the 2023 season as fantasy's WR22.