Vikings Beat: Jerick McKinnon should have larger role

Aug 15, 2016

In light of what he did in the Minnesota Vikings' offense during their final four games of the 2015 season -- gaining 260 of his 473 yards from scrimmage in three regular-season wins and the team's playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks -- it seemed inevitable the team would use Jerick McKinnon in a larger role throughout the 2016 season.

Fantasy Impact:

The article said don't expect a split backfield with Adrian Peterson, but the team is trying to find ways to get McKinnon the ball. They moved him into formations as a receiver in camp and OC Norv Turner also mentioned using Peterson and McKinnon in the same backfield. McKinnon could have deeper PPR value on top of being Peterson's likely handcuff.

yesterday

Carson Wentz out indefinetly with bone and ligament injury in foot

Mike Silver

yesterday · 5:10 PM EDT

I'm told the Wentz foot injury involves a bone and a ligament... Colts had been hoping for better news, are bracing for possible surgery

Fantasy Impact:

For now, Jacob Eason and rookie Sam Ehlinger are the only QBs behind Carson Wentz on the depth chart. It appears Wentz could need surgery which would lengthen a return timeline.

Jul 29

Will Fuller dealing with 'undisclosed injury'

David Furones

Jul 29 · 10:57 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins WR Will Fuller dealing with undisclosed injury to start training camp... Coach Brian Flores on him, plus his updates on guys starting camp on PUP list, including DeVante Parker, and the Xavien Howard situation.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-Dolphins/fl-sp-Dolphins-notes-thurs-20210729-ydqdes35p5acxdjrgonv3gumq4-story.html

Fantasy Impact:

This may not be a big deal, but considering Devante Parker and Preston Williams are already on the PUP list, his injury is worth monitoring.

Belichick: Damien Harris 'can compete for top role'

Phil Perry

Jul 29 · 10:39 AM EDT

Bill Belichick notes this morning that Damien Harris is in a different spot this year compared to last year. Can compete for the top role now. Kind of a rare admission from Belichick. Indication of how Harris is viewed in the building.

Fantasy Impact:

Damien Harris' stock has been slowly rising this summer, as he went from RB32 off boards in Underdog drafts in June to his recent spot at RB29 with an ADP of 85.2. Bill Belichick rarely gives much away and it's tough to take what he says too seriously, but Harris is in a great spot to lead the Patriots in carries in 2021 with a fantasy RB2 potential. The 24-year old is 4for4's 30th ranked RB in half-PPR formats.

Vikings Beat: Jerick McKinnon should have larger role

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