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Running Back, Arizona Cardinals
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Draft: 2016 Round 3 (10)
College: Alabama
Ht: 6’1” Wt: 210 DOB: 1994-01-26 Age: 25 |
| RB Rank |
Tier |
ADP-12 |
#28  |
4 |
7.06 |
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Season |
Team |
G |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
FPts/G |
| 2016 |
MIA |
13 |
33 |
179 |
5.4 |
2 |
10 |
9 |
46 |
5.1 |
0 |
34.5 |
2.7 |
| 2017 |
MIA |
14 |
133 |
644 |
4.8 |
3 |
48 |
32 |
239 |
7.5 |
1 |
112.3 |
8.0 |
| 2018 |
MIA |
16 |
120 |
535 |
4.5 |
4 |
73 |
53 |
477 |
9.0 |
5 |
155.2 |
9.7 |
| 2019 |
ARI |
11 |
112 |
454 |
4.1 |
1 |
59 |
43 |
295 |
6.9 |
0 |
80.9 |
7.4 |
| 2019 (Projected) |
ARI |
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149 |
685 |
4.6 |
4 |
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40 |
302 |
7.6 |
2 |
134.7 |
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The most significant boost to Kenyan Drake's fantasy value this offseason came with the departure of former head coach Adam Gase, the supposed offensive genius who opted to give geriatric tailback Frank Gore more carries than Drake despite the latter's clear superior talent.
We don't know how the new coaching regime under Brian Flores will handle their running backs. Hopefully spending the previous few seasons game planning against Drake will give Flores insight into the skill set the fourth-year running back possesses.
Drake should garner more consideration in PPR formats based on the fact that he secured 53 of his 73 targets for 477 yards and five touchdowns last season compared to only 120 carries. However, he does still carry value as a high-floor pick in non-PPR leagues based on his career-high nine total touchdowns in 2018.
Second round player Kalen Ballage will likely assume the Frank Gore, early-down role in the offense and will most likely garner at least 120 carries. But negative game scripts based on the poor Miami defense should work in favor of Drake, especially as a receiver out of the backfield.
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 David Johnson says he's playing Sunday
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Wed Nov 6, 3:43 pm
|  | RB David Johnson (ankle) on his availability for Sunday against the Buccaneers: "I'm definitely playing. I'm good, ready to go." (Kyle Odegard on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Last time we saw David Johnson on the field, it was Week 7 for one play against the Giants. It remains to be seen how much playing time he'll cede to newly acquired Kenyan Drake who popped off for 162 total yards and 1 TD in Week 9 against the 49ers. With Chase Edmonds expected to be sidelined, DJ and Drake should handle all of the RB duties.
| Chase Edmonds out, expect RBBC for Cardinals
Avoid Cardinals RBs
By: Mike Krueger | Wed Oct 30, 3:48 pm
| | Chase Edmonds won’t play. David Johnson is “still working through it,” Kingsbury said. Regardless it’ll be “running back by committee.” Alfred Morris will be active. (Darren Urban on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: It doesn't sounds like DJ (ankle) is going to play leaving newly acquired Kenyan Drake, Zach Zenner and Alfred Morris to handle the rushing duties in Week 9 against the 49ers. This is a good spot to avoid for fantasy owners.
| Chase Edmonds expected to miss multiple games
Injured hamstring in Week 8
By: Doug Orth | Mon Oct 28, 5:25 pm
| | Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds likely will miss a few weeks with a hamstring strain, source said. With David Johnson also banged up, that explains today's trade for Kenyan Drake, who's in line for a big role Thursday night against the 49ers. (NFL Network - Tom Pelissero)
FFToday's Take: It's the most reasonable explanation as to why Arizona traded for Kenyan Drake. Edmonds flashed the ability to be a feature back at some point in the near future in Week 7, but he'll likely go back to handcuff status behind David Johnson whenever he is able to return.
| Miami trades Kenyan Drake to Arizona
MIA receives conditional 2020 draft pick
By: Mike Krueger | Mon Oct 28, 9:58 am
|  | Trade: Arizona has reached agreement in principle to trade a conditional 2020 draft pick to Miami for RB Kenyan Drake, league sources tell ESPN.
Arizona lost RB Chase Edmonds to a hamstring injury Sunday, already had RB David Johnson dealing with an ankle injury that is expected to sideline him this week and now will add RB Kenyan Drake, who could be in line for significant work Thursday night vs. San Francisco. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: With the Cardinals banged up at running back, Drake could get thrown right into the fire against the stout 49ers defense on Thursday night. This move isn't a good sign for the health of David Johnson or Chase Edmonds. This transaction also elevates Mark Walton in Miami although his team situation caps his value as a weekly Flex play.
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
BAL |
L 10-59 |
4 |
12 |
3.0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
15 |
7.5 |
0 |
2.7 |
| 2 |
NE |
L 0-43 |
6 |
19 |
3.2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
29 |
5.8 |
0 |
4.8 |
| 3 |
at DAL |
L 6-31 |
12 |
38 |
3.2 |
0 |
6 |
3 |
34 |
11.3 |
0 |
7.2 |
| 4 |
LAC |
L 10-30 |
9 |
44 |
4.9 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
29 |
9.7 |
0 |
7.3 |
| 6 |
WAS |
L 16-17 |
10 |
40 |
4.0 |
0 |
9 |
6 |
30 |
5.0 |
0 |
7.0 |
| 7 |
at BUF |
L 21-31 |
6 |
21 |
3.5 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
37 |
12.3 |
0 |
5.8 |
| 9 |
SF |
L 25-28 |
15 |
110 |
7.3 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
52 |
13.0 |
0 |
22.2 |
| 10 |
at TB |
L 27-30 |
10 |
35 |
3.5 |
0 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
1.0 |
0 |
4.1 |
| 11 |
at SF |
L 26-36 |
16 |
67 |
4.2 |
0 |
7 |
6 |
13 |
2.2 |
0 |
8.0 |
| 13 |
LAR |
L 7-34 |
13 |
31 |
2.4 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
20 |
10.0 |
0 |
5.1 |
| 14 |
PIT |
L 17-23 |
11 |
37 |
3.4 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
30 |
10.0 |
0 |
6.7 |
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
TEN |
W 27-20 |
14 |
48 |
3.4 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
18 |
6.0 |
0 |
6.6 |
| 2 |
at NYJ |
W 20-12 |
11 |
53 |
4.8 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
17 |
4.3 |
0 |
13.0 |
| 3 |
OAK |
W 28-20 |
5 |
3 |
0.6 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
3.5 |
0 |
1.0 |
| 4 |
at NE |
L 7-38 |
3 |
3 |
1.0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
13 |
13.0 |
0 |
1.6 |
| 5 |
at CIN |
L 17-27 |
6 |
46 |
7.7 |
0 |
11 |
7 |
69 |
9.9 |
1 |
17.5 |
| 6 |
CHI |
W 31-28 |
13 |
57 |
4.4 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
21 |
5.3 |
0 |
7.8 |
| 7 |
DET |
L 21-32 |
6 |
72 |
12.0 |
1 |
8 |
4 |
15 |
3.8 |
0 |
14.7 |
| 8 |
at HOU |
L 23-42 |
12 |
58 |
4.8 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
37 |
18.5 |
1 |
21.5 |
| 9 |
NYJ |
W 13-6 |
3 |
9 |
3.0 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
26 |
6.5 |
0 |
3.5 |
| 10 |
at GB |
L 12-31 |
8 |
27 |
3.4 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
11 |
5.5 |
0 |
3.8 |
| 12 |
at IND |
L 24-27 |
8 |
32 |
4.0 |
1 |
6 |
5 |
64 |
12.8 |
1 |
21.6 |
| 13 |
BUF |
W 21-17 |
7 |
31 |
4.4 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
13 |
6.5 |
1 |
10.4 |
| 14 |
NE |
W 34-33 |
6 |
24 |
4.0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
55 |
55.0 |
1 |
13.9 |
| 15 |
at MIN |
L 17-41 |
1 |
6 |
6.0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
28 |
9.3 |
0 |
3.4 |
| 16 |
JAC |
L 7-17 |
6 |
23 |
3.8 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
31 |
7.8 |
0 |
5.4 |
| 17 |
at BUF |
L 17-42 |
11 |
43 |
3.9 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
52 |
10.4 |
0 |
9.5 |
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Rushing | Receiving |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD | Target |
Rec |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 2 |
at LAC |
W 19-17 |
1 |
-3 |
-3.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
-0.3 |
| 3 |
at NYJ |
L 6-20 |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2.0 |
0 |
0.2 |
| 4 |
NO |
L 0-20 |
1 |
6 |
6.0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
2.5 |
0 |
1.1 |
| 5 |
TEN |
W 16-10 |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0.0 |
| 8 |
at BAL |
L 0-40 |
6 |
22 |
3.7 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
2.2 |
| 9 |
OAK |
L 24-27 |
9 |
69 |
7.7 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
35 |
5.8 |
0 |
10.4 |
| 10 |
at CAR |
L 21-45 |
7 |
82 |
11.7 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
10 |
5.0 |
0 |
15.2 |
| 11 |
TB |
L 20-30 |
7 |
4 |
0.6 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
10.0 |
0 |
1.4 |
| 12 |
at NE |
L 17-35 |
9 |
20 |
2.2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
27 |
9.0 |
1 |
10.7 |
| 13 |
DEN |
W 35-9 |
23 |
120 |
5.2 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
21 |
7.0 |
0 |
20.1 |
| 14 |
NE |
W 27-20 |
25 |
114 |
4.6 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
79 |
15.8 |
0 |
19.3 |
| 15 |
at BUF |
L 16-24 |
16 |
78 |
4.9 |
1 |
11 |
6 |
35 |
5.8 |
0 |
17.3 |
| 16 |
at KC |
L 13-29 |
13 |
57 |
4.4 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
5.7 |
| 17 |
BUF |
L 16-22 |
14 |
75 |
5.4 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
15 |
5.0 |
0 |
9.0 |
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