Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley ranked 41st in fantasy efficiency among 42 qualifying running backs in 2016. He finished last in PPR fantasy scoring per touch, and second to last in standard fantasy points per touch as well as offensive yards per touch. Gurley ranked 39th in standard fantasy points per contest and 22nd in PPR points per game, which was his highest ranking of any efficiency category.
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Falcons | Tevin Coleman was highly efficient in 2016
Atlanta Falcons RB Tevin Coleman led all qualifying running backs (at least 120 touches) in overall efficiency in 2016. Coleman ranked first of 42 running backs in aggregate ratings for standard fantasy points per game, scoring efficiency per touch, fantasy points per touch, and PPR fantasy points per touch. He finished third in yards per touch and 13th in PPR fantasy points per game. Coleman scored 11 total times on 149 offensive touches.
Broncos | Emmanuel Sanders OK after car accident
Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders was involved in a minor, two-car collision in Parker, Colo., Tuesday, Aug. 22. Sanders told responding officers he had a headache but was otherwise fine. The driver of the other car was also unharmed, and police cited both drivers for careless driving. Sanders practiced in full after the accident.
Texans | Jaelen Strong appeals suspension
Houston Texans WR Jaelen Strong is appealing an NFL-mandated, one-game suspension stemming from a February 2016 arrest for alleged marijuana possession.
Giants | Odell Beckham only has sprain
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) got away with a sprained ankle after receiving a nasty hit against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Aug. 21.
49ers | Ricardo Matthews works out for 49ers
Free-agent DE Ricardo Matthews (Steelers) worked out for the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, Aug. 22.
Cardinals | Mike Iupati day-to-day
Arizona Cardinals OG Mike Iupati (triceps) is dealing with a triceps issue that will sideline him for a few days, according to head coach Bruce Arians. Additionally, LB Philip Wheeler (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 22.
Jets | Quincy Enunwa’s surgery goes well
New York Jets WR Quincy Enunwa (back) underwent a successful surgery Tuesday, Aug. 22, to repair the bulging disk in his back. He will not play in 2017, but still plans to be around the team and in the community.
Bills | LeSean McCoy not being shopped
Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy is not on the trading block as has been widely speculated of late, according to sources.
Broncos | Jake Butt on way to PUP list
Denver Broncos TE Jake Butt (knee) will likely be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the season. If that turns out to be the case, he would be able to return after six weeks.