Week 12 - Sproles vs. Tennessee
Darren Sproles had four touches last week, two rushes for 21 yards and two catches for 23 yards. He was targeted six times though, the most since Week 2. Coming off a blowout loss to the Pack, there's been a public cry about using Sproles more. He's only averaged three touches over his last two games, so it really seems like the Birds are limiting his usage after he averaged 13 touches his first two weeks.
Week 11 - Sproles vs. Green Bay
Darren Sproles had just two touches last week but made the most of them. One was an eight-yard TD run, the other a catch for 13 yards. Sproles also returned a punt for a TD. He was averaging about seven touches a game his three prior games. He's been a risky play for just any league but it's hard to argue when he produces.
Week 10 - Sproles vs. Carolina
For the first time in three games, Darren Sproles caught a pass. Last week he caught four for 46 yards and added three rushes for 17 yards.
With the addition of Chris Polk to the running game, these may start to become typical numbers for Sproles, as LeSean McCoy should be the lead back with Polk getting short yardage and change of pace chances - and Sproles getting a bigger role in the passing game. That could especially be true as a safety valve for new QB Mark Sanchez. Sproles has received seven touches the last three game he's played now. He's only startable in deep PPR formats.
Week 9 - Sproles vs. Houston
Darren Sproles sat out last week's game at Arizona but said he'll be on the field this week against the Texans. Houston ranks 18th in allowing fantasy points to RBs so it's not a terrible matchup on paper. Sproles hasn't caught a pass his last two games and wasn't even targeted back in Week 5. He's had seven rushes in both Weeks 5 and 6. With Chris Polk also healthy and able to spell LeSean McCoy, it's possible Sproles gets move involved in the passing game. He's a risky play in typical leagues.
Week 8 - Sproles vs. Arizona
Darren Sproles sprained his MCL back in Week 6 against the Giants, leaving the Eagles with only LeSean McCoy to finish out the game. Sproles actually has a chance to play this week coming off the bye last week. If you plan to play him, you'll need to check his status and have a backup plan just in case. He wasn't getting a lot of touches but did have seven in Week 6 before leaving. He picked up 39 yards and a TD, his third TD of the season.
Week 6 - Sproles vs. NY Giants
Darren Sproles ran seven times for 51 yards last week, including a big 25-yard gain to help run time off the clock late in the fourth quarter. Sproles had seven touches last week - all runs and no receptions. In Weeks 3 and 4, Sproles had a total of eight touches. He's still not really a safe option when you consider the Eagles have dropped his touches and snaps since the first two weeks. He has just five catchers over the last three weeks.
Week 5 - Sproles vs. St. Louis
It was a tough go for Darren Sproles and the Eagles running game the last two weeks, but especially last week. Sproles has just one run for four yards and two catches for two yards.
Sproles' numbers have really dropped as the weeks have gone on: Week 1 15 touches, Week 2 11 touches, Week 3 five touches and Week 4 three touches. He did have a punt return but he's clearly still the up and down player we've seen through the years in terms of fantasy production. He's only really safe to use in deeper PPR leagues.
Week 4 - Sproles vs. San Francisco
Darren Sproles had a significant drop in fantasy production last week as Washington did a number on Eagle RBs. Sproles ran just two times for 20 yards and lost a fumble. He added three catches for 30 yards. His five touches are a season low after getting 15 and 11 the first two weeks.
This week it's another tough matchup against the 49ers, who rank third in allowing fantasy points to RBs. Sproles is seeing about 35% of snaps this season, so if he's not having a bust-out game or making the most of these touches, he becomes a little risky for typical leagues.
Week 3 - Sproles vs. Washington
Sproles stole the show on Monday night with seven catches for 152 yards and four carries for 26 yards and a TD.
We waited all preseason to see how the Birds would use Sproles in the offense and so far it's been impressive. He had 15 touches Week 1 and 11 Week 2, but he's taking advantage of his workload. He's still going to be limited with his touches and probably still more valuable in PPR leagues, but it's hard to keep him out of linesup in any format at this point. Sproles has disappointed owners before, but this week is another good matchup for Sproles.
Week 2 vs. Colts
Darren Sproles carried 11 times for 71 yards and a TD in Week 1. He added four catches for 14 yards. He was the clear spark plug running the ball which helped the Birds rally from a 17-0 hole to win.
I can't say the team wants to give Sproles 15 touches a game just yet, but I think in a game like this when he became the hot hand, it's good to have him as an option. He's a bit safer in PPR leagues, but the matchup is a little tougher as well, as the Colts are 13th in allowing fantasy points to RBs.
I don't think Sproles is ready for starts in 10-team typical leagues, but in deeper PPR leagues he could be used in a pinch.
