Lions release RB C.J. Anderson, sign RB Paul Perkins

Sep 17, 2019

C.J. Anderson's time in Detroit is over. The Lions announced Tuesday they released the veteran running back and picked up former Giants RB Paul Perkins from waivers.

Related players: Kerryon Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

Perkins will now backup Johnson with the release of Anderson. Anderson was impressive during his time last year with the Rams, but lost playing time in Week 2 with the Lions.

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Marcus Mariota placed on IR with quad injury

Field Yates on Twitter

3 hours ago

After running 31 yards on a designed quarterback keep in his only snap of Monday's showdown against the Ravens, Mariota will sit on IR for the next 3 weeks. He will be eligible to return Week 5 against the Bears. Expect Jon Gruden's golden boy, Nathan Peterman, to slide in as David Carr's primary backup.

Sean McVay avoids guaranteeing more work for Sony Michel in Week 2

Los Angeles Times

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After Michel only saw 3 snaps in Week 1's opener, McVay built up Darrell Henderson's role instead of addressing the questions about Michel seeing a bigger role in Week 2. "Darrell's going to start the game," McVay stated. "[He's] a guy that's done a really nice job and I was really pleased with how he got stronger as the game went on," he added.

Fantasy Impact:

Look for Henderson to handle a majority of the work out of the backfield for the Rams. Despite skepticism in the summer it looks as if McVay wants to give him a chance to prove he can stay healthy, an issue he has struggled with early in his career.

Tyrell Williams ruled out for Week 2 (concussion) against Packers

detroitlions.com

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There was always an outside chance that Williams was going to play Monday night, but with an extra day to be cleared some had their hopes up.

Fantasy Impact:

The biggest beneficiary of Williams absence will be T.J. Hockenson, who vaults himself into one of Week 2's top tight end plays. Expect the Lions to deploy Quintez Cephus, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond three-wide sets.

Lions release RB C.J. Anderson, sign RB Paul Perkins

Marcus Mariota placed on IR with quad injury

Sean McVay avoids guaranteeing more work for Sony Michel in Week 2

Tyrell Williams ruled out for Week 2 (concussion) against Packers

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