Fantasy Player Profile
vs. NYG: #16 vs opposing RB - 23.18 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | WAS, | 44 | - | 11 | - | - | 7.50 |
| 2 | @ATL, | 18 | - | 8 | - | - | 3.60 |
| 3 | DET, | 37 | 1 | - | - | - | 9.70 |
| 4 | @GB, | 87 | 2 | 28 | 1 | - | 32.50 |
| 5 | NYJ, | 62 | 1 | - | - | - | 12.20 |
| 6 | @MIN, | 49 | - | - | - | - | 4.90 |
| 7 | @DAL, | 50 | - | 6 | - | - | 7.60 |
| 8 | @BUF, | 96 | 1 | 15 | - | - | 18.10 |
| 9 | CHI, | 82 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 15.30 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Still limited in practice
Howard (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Coach Doug Pederson relayed prior to the Eagles' first practice of Week 14 that Howard has yet to receive the green light to absorb contact, so don't expect him to upgrade to full participation until he gains clearance to take hits. On a positive note, Pederson suggested that he doesn't believe Howard's injury is of the season-ending variety, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, though the 25-year-old looks like he could be trending toward a fourth straight absence Monday versus the…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Not yet cleared for contact
Howard (shoulder) has yet to be cleared for contact in advance of Monday night's game against the Giants, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: The report adds that coach Doug Pederson doesn't think Howard's injury is season-ending, but a comment like that is a strong hint that we won't see the running back play Week 14. If Howard remains out Monday night, Miles Sanders would continue to head the Eagles' backfield, with Jay Ajayi in line to work in a complementary role.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out ahead of Sunday
Howard (shoulder) was ruled out prior to Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Despite practicing on a limited basis all week, the Eagles proactively ruled out their starting running back for the third consecutive week. Expect Miles Sanders to continue operating as the lead role in the backfield by committee, with Jay Ajayi and Boston Scott contributing periodically.
Published: Sat, Nov 30 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 13
Howard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Howard was a limited participant in practice Wednesday through Friday, an indication that the Eagles still haven't cleared him to take contact. Considering that Howard was ultimately ruled out for the past two games after carrying questionable tags into both contests following limited participation in the final practices of those weeks, there's a decent chance he follows a similar path again. If Howard is sidelined for a third straight game, Miles Sanders would presumably remain the Eagles'…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited Thursday
Howard (shoulder) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report.
Analysis: Howard's practice reps have been capped by a shoulder stinger the past three weeks, with no end in sight because he hasn't been cleared for contact. Coach Doug Pederson expressed some optimism Wednesday that Howard "is progressing" through the injury, but until the Eagles tab him as a 'full' participant on a practice report, he seems unlikely to take the field. Another absence from Howard on Sunday in Miami will vault Miles Sanders into a leading role. Behind Sanders, Jay Ajayi and Boston Scott…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Not ready to practice fully
Howard (shoulder) will remain limited at Wednesday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. "It is progressing," coach Doug Pederson said of Howard's recovery from the shoulder injury. "It's trending, obviously, in the right way. We've just got to make sure he gets his strength back before we put him back out there."
Analysis: Per the report, the running back has yet to be cleared for contact while he continues to battle a stinger. Howard still has two more chances this week to increase his practice activity, but if he's unable to suit up Sunday against the Dolphins, Miles Sanders would be in line to lead the Eagles' backfield.
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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Shoulder still hurting
Coach Doug Pederson said Howard still hasn't regained full strength in his shoulder and will likely be limited to individual work in practices to begin Week 13, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Pederson described Howard as day-to-day, a label he typically gives to players when he's unsure of their availability for an upcoming game. In Howard's case, his lack of noteworthy progress in his recovery from the stinger since the Eagles' Week 10 bye doesn't offer much early assurance that he'll be able to avoid a third straight absence Sunday versus Miami. While Howard sat out the Week 12 loss to the Seahawks, Miles Sanders remained the Eagles' lead back, gaining 86 yards on 15 touches while…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out Week 12
Howard (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: As anticipated, Howard's shoulder injury will sideline him for a second straight contest after he was unable to advance beyond limited participation in practice this week. According to Daniel Gallen of The Harrisburg Patriot-News, Miles Sanders is expected to serve as the Eagles' primary option out of the backfield, though reserve backs Boston Scott and Jay Ajayi should also have roles in coach Doug Pederson's game plan.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to sit out Week 12
Howard (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, is expected to be inactive for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Howard's status won't be clarified until the Eagles release their inactive list 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but the team's lead option on the ground looks like he'll be sidelined for a second straight game. If that's the case, rookie Miles Sanders would presumably step in as the Eagles' top back, though coach Doug Pederson indicated Jay Ajayi could have a role in the game plan after logging zero snaps in his 2019 debut in Week 11. Boston Scott also looms as a change-of-pace option.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 5:17am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to face Seahawks
Howard (shoulder) remained limited at Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle.
Analysis: The failure to progress to full participation suggests Howard still hasn't been cleared for contact. It's possible that happens before Sunday, but fantasy managers should treat him as a game-time decision ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Miles Sanders is next in line for backfield reps, followed by some combination of Boston Scott and Jay Ajayi. Sanders got 85 percent of the snaps last week against the Patriots, but coach Doug Pederson mentioned Friday morning that Ajayi should get some work…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited Thursday
Howard (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Analysis: Howard has yet to be cleared for contact, containing him to limited listings on the Eagles' first two injury reports of Week 12. With a shoulder stinger in tow, it's unclear when he'll be available to the backfield, but Miles Sanders, Boston Scott and even Jay Ajayi are on hand in the event Sanders misses a second game in a row Sunday against the Seahawks.
Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Not cleared for contact
Howard (shoulder) will be limited to individual work at Wednesday's practice, as he still hasn't been cleared for contact, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Analysis: Howard was a limited participant throughout last week before sitting out Sunday's 17-10 loss to New England. The Eagles hope to have their lead runner in the lineup for Week 12 against Seattle, but it doesn't sound like he's noticed much progress since last Friday. Miles Sanders, Boston Scott and Jay Ajayi are the healthy options in the Philadelphia backfield.
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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Among inactives Sunday
Howard (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Patriots.
Analysis: Although Howard practiced in a limited capacity all week, he was never cleared for contact following the stinger suffered Week 9 against the Bears. Miles Sanders thus is set to be the lead runner out of the Eagles' backfield, with Boston Scott and recent signee Jay Ajayi in reserve.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play Sunday
Howard (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old is officially listed as questionable after working as a limited practice participant all week, but it's not overly surprising to see he's not on track to play after coach Doug Pederson said Friday he hadn't been cleared for contact. Howard suffered a stinger during the Week 9 win over the Bears and wasn't able to fully recover over the bye week. Miles Sanders is primed to handle the lead role in the backfield for the Eagles in his potential absence. Jay Ajayi was signed Friday…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 9:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable after limited practice
Howard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after logging limited practice participation throughout the week.
Analysis: Recovering from a stinger, Howard never made it back to full practice participation, with coach Doug Pederson noting Friday morning that the running back hadn't been cleared for contact. The signing of Jay Ajayi might be taken as an ominous sign, though it could also be related to Darren Sproles (hip) landing on injured reserve. Barring any additional updates, Howard should be treated as a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Miles Sanders would handle the lead role in the…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for questionable tag
Howard (shoulder) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Howard was a limited practice participant throughout the week, but that wasn't enough for him to avoid a designation. Coach Doug Pederson mentioned Friday that the running back still hadn't been cleared for contact while working his way back from the stinger he suffered in a Week 9 win over the Bears. With Darren Sproles landing on injured reserve due to a hip injury, the Eagles are expected to sign Jay Ajayi before Sunday's game. An absence for Howard would leave Miles Sanders in the lead…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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Practicing Friday
Howard (shoulder) was present for Friday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Howard will get some work in at each of the Eagles' three practice sessions this week, but coach Doug Pederson said earlier Friday that the running back has yet to receive clearance for contact. As a result, his status for the Week 11 game against the Patriots remains up in the air.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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Not cleared for contact
Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Howard (shoulder) suffered a stinger and hasn't been cleared for contact, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, which seemed to be a solid sign for his potential availability this weekend. However, Pederson's comments paint a more pessimistic outlook for Howard, who apparently suffered the injury during the Week 9 win over the Bears and wasn't able to fully recover over the Eagles' bye week. Fellow running back Darren Sproles (hip) is out for the season, prompting the Eagles to bring in Jay Ajayi for a workout Friday. Miles…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 7:34am by Rotowire.com
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Limited again in practice
Howard (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: It's not the most encouraging sign that Howard has been limited in both of the Eagles' first two practices coming out of a Week 10 bye, but his presence on the field in any capacity suggests he's still trending toward suiting up Sunday against the Patriots. Ideally, Howard would ease fantasy managers' concern about his health by practicing fully Friday and avoiding an injury designation heading into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Nursing shoulder issue
Howard was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Howard appears to have sustained a shoulder injury during the Eagles' Week 9 win over the Bears, and he evidently wasn't able to get fully healthy during Philadelphia's bye week. It's a positive sign that Howard wasn't held out of practice entirely, of course, and he'll have two more opportunities to upgrade his level of involvement ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots. In the event that Howard were limited Sunday or even forced to sit out, Miles Sanders would be the primary beneficiary…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores touchdown vs. Bears
Howard carried 19 times for 82 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 22-14 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Howard received his second-largest workload of the season, averaging a respectable 4.3 yards per carry against a tough Chicago defense. He was hardly involved in the passing game, turning his lone target into a one-yard gain, but he scored a 13-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give himself scores in back-to-back games. After totaling 46 touches the last two weeks, Howard appeared to be a bit banged up toward the end of the game, but he should be fine to face the Patriots at home after the…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Workhorse in Week 8 win
Howard rushed 23 times for 96 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Bills. He also caught one of two targets for 15 yards.
Analysis: Building on an ongoing trend, Howard dominated the volume on the ground while Miles Sanders was more effective as a receiver out of the backfield. Sanders actually had a 65-yard touchdown run himself but left in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury. Howard also watched third-stringer Boston Scott vulture a four-yard score in the third, but the lead back then found the end zone from three yards out himself in the fourth. The former Bears workhorse has five rushing touchdowns in his last…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads quiet rushing attack
Howard gained 50 yards on 11 carries and caught two passes for six yards in Sunday's 37-10 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: The Eagles went down by two touchdowns before they could even blink, forcing coach Doug Pederson to abandon the run early. Howard's 11 carries paced the backfield committee, and he carved out some good chunks with limited opportunities (4.5 yards per carry). The veteran back is averaging 13.6 touches, 63.8 total yards and a touchdown per game over his last five contests, numbers that are good enough to warrant flex consideration in most matchups. That said, Howard's next opponent will be…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 10:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 13 carries in defeat
Howard rushed 13 times for 49 yards in the Eagles' 38-20 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: Howard comfortably paced the Eagles in carries and rushing yardage on the day, logging double-digit totes for the fourth straight game. However, unlike the prior three weeks, Howard couldn't find the end zone, leading to a pedestrian fantasy day overall. Howard looks set to out-touch Miles Sanders in the running game for the time being, leaving him as a mostly touchdown-dependent fantasy consideration in all formats in a Week 7 battle against the Cowboys.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Added carries on tap
Coach Doug Pederson indicated Monday that he expects Howard to trend toward seeing more carries in the coming weeks, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Miles Sanders still will remain involved in the team's ground game, especially with Darren Sproles week-to-week with a quad strain, and things could tilt back in his direction down the road if he gets the hot hand. For now, however, Howard's recent results apparently have earned him a bigger workload, especially on early downs, beginning Sunday against the Vikings. In the Eagles' Week 5 win over the Jets, Howard and Sanders both logged 29 snaps, but Howard ended up rushing 13 times for 62 yards…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Converts fifth TD in last three
Howard rushed 13 times for 62 yards and a touchdown but wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Howard capped Philadelphia's first drive with a one-yard touchdown run -- his fifth trip into the end zone in the last three games. He was far more effective than Miles Sanders (nine carries for 15 yards) on the ground, though Sanders also had 49 yards through the air. As the more effective rusher and preferable goal-line option, Howard is the more reliable fantasy option in Philadelphia's backfield heading into the team's Week 6 tilt with Minnesota.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Three-touchdown night in upset win
Howard rushed 15 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns while also securing three of four targets for 28 yards and another score in the Eagles' 34-27 win over the Packers on Thursday.
Analysis: Howard's stellar stat line encapsulates how critical he was to the upset road win, with the fourth-year back seeing his largest workload of the season and capitalizing in fine fashion. Howard's pair of rushing scores came in his usual red-zone/goal-line role, as he went in from one and two yards out in the second and fourth quarter, respectively. He sandwiched those visits to the end zone around a 20-yard scoring grab early in the third quarter to cap off a 76-yard drive that erased a slim…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 9:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores touchdown in loss
Howard rushed 11 times for 37 yards and a touchdown and failed to bring in his only target during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: Howard was called on for a red-zone rushing attempt midway through the first quarter and responded with a one-yard touchdown run to put the Eagles ahead by a field goal at the time. Through three games, Howard has often been utilized in short-yardage situations, but it's worth noting that he logged a season-high number of carries Sunday and was just two rushes shy of rookie Miles Sanders' team-leading total. The fantasy-radioactive timeshare between the two likely will continue in fairly even…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees 18 snaps on offense Sunday
Howard took the field for 18 of the Eagles' 81 offensive snaps during Sunday's 24-20 loss in Atlanta.
Analysis: Howard mustered just 18 yards on eight carries and eight yards on his sole target. Meanwhile, rookie Miles Sanders led the backfield with 37 yards from scrimmage on 35 snaps on offense while Darren Sproles put up five scrimmage yards on 28 such plays. Per Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal, Sanders even got a vote of confidence from coach Doug Pederson on Monday, so given Howard's limited workload through two games, he seems to be a mediocre RB option, at best, moving forward.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 6:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Effective in limited role
Howard carried six times for 44 yards and caught two of three targets for 11 additional yards during Sunday's 32-27 win over the Redskins.
Analysis: Although Howard only received eight touches, his 6.9 yards per touch was nothing to sneeze at. He took a back seat at times as rookie Miles Sanders touched the ball 12 times, though the latter did next to nothing outside of a nifty 19-yard gain. Further complicating the situation is the fact that Darren Sproles also received 12 touches of his own and actually led the team in rushing. Howard was expected to lead the Eagles' backfield committee early in the season, but it appears a rather even…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely to lead backfield committee
Howard and rookie Miles Sanders are expected to lead the Eagles' backfield committee to begin the season, with Darren Sproles and Corey Clement also likely to see action primarily on passing downs, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: While Howard is the top candidate to draw the start in Sunday's opener against Washington, the way coach Doug Pederson elects to distribute the snaps and touches among his backs will likely vary week to week based on matchup. In the case of Howard, he'll project to see his most action when the Eagles opt for run-heavy game scripts, or when the team is protecting a lead late in contests. The Eagles will be one of the biggest favorites among all Week 1 games, so Howard should have a good…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Thursday
Howard will skip Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Analysis: Howard will take the night off after combining for just seven carries in the first two preseason games. He's likely the favorite to head Philadelphia's backfield to open 2019, but he has a number of capable options waiting their turns behind him.
Published: Thu, Aug 22 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes off bench
Howard took four carries for 15 yards and was unable to corral his lone target in Thursday's preseason win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: Howard came off the bench behind Miles Sanders, who had five carries for 31 yards but didn't draw any targets. Both running backs got all their touches in the first quarter, with Wendell Smallwood, Boston Scott, Josh Adams and Donnel Pumphrey then finishing out the contest. Sanders appears to be making a push for the lead role, which could leave Howard without much work once passing-down back Darren Sproles gets involved.
Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 6:01am by Rotowire.com
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Small workload in Philly debut
Howard carried the ball three times for eight yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Titans.
Analysis: The Eagles spread the wealth in their backfield to begin the preseason, as five different backs got either three or four carries. Howard didn't make much of an impression with his opportunities, but neither did second-round pick Miles Sanders -- in fact, no Philly RB gained more than 11 rushing yards on the night. Howard's spot at the top of the depth chart and as the team's main early down runner seem secure for now.
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 10:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Monopolizing first-team snaps
Howard is dominating first-team carries early in training camp, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: Shorr-Parks also mentions that Miles Sanders has shown superior acceleration through the line of scrimmage. Howard's experience makes him a clear favorite for the Week 1 start, but he'll need to fend off competition from the speedy rookie, and Darren Sproles figures to have a pass-catching role. With Corey Clement (knee), Josh Adams and Wendell Smallwood also lingering on the roster, there's no shortage of different scenarios for how the Philadelphia backfield might play out this season.
Published: Mon, Jul 29 at 8:16am by Rotowire.com
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Projected to lead committee
Howard is likely to be the Eagles' lead back to start the season, Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com reports.
Analysis: The signing of Darren Sproles adds to an already crowded backfield and likely confines Howard to an early down and short-yardage role despite reports that he spent the offseason trying to improve his pass-catching ability. The 24-year-old has declined in effectiveness in each season since his NFL debut, but has a much better offense and line to work with in Philadelphia. He'll need to fend off second-round pick Miles Sanders (hamstring) to keep his grip on the job, however. Sproles and Corey…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 2:02am by Rotowire.com
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Gets more competition for committee
Howard will need to fend off competition from rookie second-round pick Miles Sanders, NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: Not that it was ever likely to happen, but this should end any slim chance for Howard to sign an extension as he prepares for the final season of his rookie contract. Coach Doug Pederson's track record suggests he'll rely on at least two or three running backs each week, with Howard, Sanders, Corey Clement (knee), Wendell Smallwood and Josh Adams all in the mix. Howard is the best bet to take the first snap of the season, but his proven lack of receiving ability is a major drawback, while…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 29 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Set to lead committee in Philly
Howard profiles as the likely leader of a backfield committee in Philadelphia, NJ.com's Mike Kay reports.
Analysis: Despite rushing for 3,370 yards and 24 touchdowns in three NFL seasons, Howard was traded from Chicago to Philadelphia on Thursday in exchange for a mere sixth-round pick. His middling speed and lack of receiving ability may limit his snap count, but the 24-year-old should at least rebound from last year's mark of 3.7 yards per carry, with some help from a strong offensive line in Philadelphia. Howard finished 2018 with 399 rushing yards (4.5 per carry) and four TDs in five December games, and…read more
Published: Fri, Mar 29 at 8:03am by Rotowire.com
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Traded to Eagles
Howard was traded from the Bears to the Eagles on Thursday in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round draft pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Bears had a crowded backfield with Howard, Tarik Cohen and free-agent pickup Mike Davis, making Howard expendable. Howard saw career lows in rushes, rushing yards and catches in 2018 and could see an uptick in usage now that he's with Philadelphia. Entering his age-24 season, Howard is the favorite to handle early down work for the Eagles, but he could get some competition from the upcoming draft.
Published: Thu, Mar 28 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Still has role in Chicago
Coach Matt Nagy said Howard still has a role in the Bears offense, despite the offseason addition of Mike Davis, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Nagy added that GM Ryan Pace will do his due diligence with roster construction, including listening to trade overtures for any player to improve the team. Even before the Bears signed Davis in free agency, the rumor mill swirled regarding Howard, who produced a career-worst 3.7 yards per carry and managed just 5.4 yards per catch in the first season under Nagy. Davis serves as a threat to Howard's two-down gig, and with the latter entering the last year of his rookie contract,…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 26 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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Not assured of role in Chicago
Howard may be left without a role after the Bears signed Mike Davis to join Tarik Cohen in their backfield last week, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Notoriously unhelpful in the passing game and now coming off a career-worst season in which he averaged 3.7 yards per carry, Howard reportedly has been shopped on the trade market ahead of the final year of his rookie contract. He isn't a great fit with Bears coach Matt Nagy, but history suggests the 24-year-old can be quite useful in a scheme that heavily relies on zone blocking and doesn't ask him to run many pass routes. Howard restored some of his value in December when he took 88 carries…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 20 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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May be available for trade
Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports the Bears are seeking a trade for Howard.
Analysis: Howard dropped off to 3.7 yards per carry in his first season under coach Matt Nagy, while Tarik Cohen led the team in scrimmage yards (1,169) and receptions (71) during a breakout campaign. Now entering the last year of his rookie contract, Howard might be a better fit in an offense that isn't so concerned with involving its running backs in the passing game. Of course, there won't be a huge market for a one-dimensional runner -- even one with 3,370 rushing yards, 4.3 YPC and 24 touchdowns…read more
Published: Fri, Mar 1 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in playoff loss
Howard rushed 10 times for 35 yards in the Bears' 16-15 playoff loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Aside from a 12-yard run at the end of the first half in which the Eagles were in a dime defense, he was largely ineffective on the ground, and with the Bears not running any plays near the Eagles' goal line, he didn't see any scoring chances. In a season in which he ran for 935 yards and nine touchdowns along with 145 receiving yards, he only surpassed 81 rushing yards twice and was often dependent upon finding the end zone to be a useful fantasy performer. He'll enter the last year of his…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 6 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Eclipses century mark in win
Howard rushed 21 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns and brought in one of two targets for five yards in the Bears' 24-10 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: Howard surprisingly was able to cross the 100-yard mark against the normally stingy Vikings run defense, with a season-long 42-yard run playing a large part. The third-year back only eclipsed the century mark twice all season, but both instances transpired in the last four games. Although the 24-year-old failed to reach 1,000 yards this season for the first time in his career, he'll look to make a postseason impact beginning with a first-round playoff clash versus the Eagles next weekend.
Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores seventh touchdown of season
Howard rushed 13 times for 53 yards and a touchdown while adding a pair of receptions for 17 yards in the Bears' Week 16 victory over San Francisco.
Analysis: Although Chicago played with the lead for much of the second half, the Bears continued to run a balanced offense, keeping Howard from getting additional work. Despite seeing double-digit carries in all but one game this season, he typically needs to find the end zone to be a solid fantasy performer. Although he's scored in each of the last two games, those were the only times he's hit paydirt over the last seven weeks.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues to heat up
Howard ran for 60 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries and added a 15-yard catch during Sunday's 24-17 win over Green Bay.
Analysis: Howard put the Bears up on the board first late in the first quarter, slicing nearly untouched through the Packers' defense for a nine-yard touchdown. The yards-per-carry numbers from Sunday might look ugly, but Howard is playing about as well as he has all season. He scored for the first time since Week 9 and, after not parsing together back-to-back 60-yard rushing performances through 11 games, he has now strung together such performances in three straight games. He'll try to make it four…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks century mark for first time
Howard ran for 101 yards on 19 carries, adding two yards on his lone reception in Sunday's 15-6 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Howard turned in his first 100-yard rush game of the year, a feat he accomplished five times by this point last season. The power back clearly hasn't fit into Matt Nagy's offensive scheme as smoothly as many hoped, but he has shown promise over the last two weeks, averaging 5.1 yards per carry over that span. The Bears unleashed a nifty smoke-and-mirrors play to score a touchdown with an offensive lineman from one yard out. That probably irritated all the Howard owners out there, as this was…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 10:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Enjoys some running room in loss
Howard rushed 16 times for 76 yards and brought in his only target for four yards in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: While Howard's rushing yardage total was far from spectacular, his 4.8 yards per carry was a welcome sight. The third-year back hadn't been over 4.0 yards per tote since Week 6, a stretch during which he'd been under Sunday's yardage tally in five of six games. Howard retains an uncontested lead-back role despite his recent struggles and will look to build on Sunday's effort in a Week 14 showdown versus the Rams.
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Lackluster effort in win
Howard rushed seven times for 13 yards and brought in one of two targets for two yards in the Bears' 23-16 win over the Lions on Thursday.
Analysis: Howard once again struggled with efficiency on the ground, and he's now failed to average more than 3.7 yards in any of his last six contests. The 24-year-old back is also ceding most passing game work out of the backfield to Tarik Cohen, so his 638 total yards across 11 games have to be considered a disappointment overall. Howard has salvaged things to an extent with five rushing touchdowns, but he'll look to significantly up his contributions against the Giants in a Week 13 battle on Dec. 2.
Published: Thu, Nov 22 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in rushing
Howard carried the ball 18 times for 63 yards in Sunday's 25-20 win over the Vikings. He caught his lone target for two yards.
Analysis: The Vikings boast one of the league's best rush defenses, so Howard's pedestrian stat line is the equivalent of a moral victory for fantasy owners. The 18 carries represent the third-highest total for the 24-year-old this season, but he usually sits in the 11-to-15-carry range on most days. With Howard apparently out of the picture in the passing game -- he has just three catches over the last seven games after corralling 10 over first three -- he will need a run-heavy game script and possibly…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 11:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in Week 10 win
Howard rushed 11 times for 21 yards and brought in his only target for 11 yards in the Bears' 34-22 win over the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: On a day when Mitchell Trubisky found little resistance through the air, Howard was mostly marginalized, leading to his lowest rushing yardage total of the season. The 24-year-old had found the end zone on four occasions over the prior three games, so Sunday's effort was especially disappointing. Howard naturally has the talent to bounce back, although he's yet to eclipse 100 yards this season and has only topped 70 once since the season opener. He'll look to bounce back versus the Vikings in a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Strikes twice in blowout
Howard ran for 47 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 41-9 win over Buffalo.
Analysis: Howard gave Chicago the lead early in the second quarter, taking an inside-zone chance for a 1-yard score. He struck again from 18 yards out at the end of the half. Howard has earned criticism this year by averaging just 3.5 yards per carry, but from a fantasy perspective, he's gaining steam with four touchdowns in his last three games after just one in his first five. An appealing matchup looms next Sunday against a Lions defense surrendering 5.1 yards per run, a mark Howard has reached just…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 4:44pm by Rotowire.com
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