Explore fantasy football scoring leaders at the NFL, based on the default NFL-managed scoring . AP Offensive Player of the Year: Derrick Henry. [16] Fields enlisted the help of attorney Thomas Mars, who helped secure immediate eligibility for several transfers from Ole Miss in 2018, including quarterback Shea Patterson. Pitts can continue to be viewed as a high-end TE1 against the Browns in Week 4. All rights reserved. Passing Leader: Deshaun Watson, 4823 Yds. Hes not a finished product but the talent is undeniable. We present them here for purely educational purposes. However, Sunday's injury appears to be more serious. 2021. Herbert rushed 20 times for 157 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Texans. CeeDee Lamb emerges as a WR1 I think he's an exciting guy to watch. Through their first three games, the Bears have rushed for the second-most yards (560), the third-most first downs (27) and second-most rushing yards after first contact (225) in the NFL. However, his typical weekly production since Week 3 makes him a high-floor fantasy option a majority of the time. The concern for Herbert is that they haven't scored much, with his two TDs last week accounting for one-third of the team's scores this year. We don't know how long David Montgomery will be out, but Herbert certainly proved in Week 3 against the Texans that he can handle being the featured option in Chicago's backfield. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player_profile_fantasy | [11] In a late-season 6627 rout of UMass, Fields threw two touchdowns passes and ran for another on the ground, finishing with 121 passing yards and 100 rushing yards. [35] With Dalton sidelined from his injury, he was named the starter in the following week's matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Now Bears quarterback Justin Fields has a strong case for the title of the NFLs best rushing quarterback. [16] Mars and Fields argued that Fields should be granted a waiver for immediate eligibility due to an NCAA guideline that waives the waiting period for athletes with "documented mitigating circumstances that are outside the student-athletes control and directly impact the health, safety and well-being of the student-athlete. The second-year running back continued to excel after halftime, ripping off a 52-yard run in the third quarter before powering in a one-yard touchdown four plays later. 2021 NFL Game Log. Byron "Whizzer" Raymond White (June 8, 1917 April 15, 2002) was an American lawyer and professional football player who was an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1962 to 1993. Listen | Watch, Week 4 fantasy football rankings at every position (PPR and NPPR), Eric Karabell's flex and superflex rankings for Week 4, NFL Nation's Fantasy Fallout: beat reporters answer our most pressing fantasy questions, Eric Karabell's trade index and rest-of-season rankings for Week 4 and beyond, Matt Bowen's streaming pickups: deeper picks for deeper leagues and emergency need, Fantasy Focus podcast now at 10 a.m. Herbert rushed four times for 11 yards in Sunday's 29-22 loss to the Vikings. [21] In the 2019 Fiesta Bowl against Clemson, he had 320 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the 2923 loss in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Prior to being ruled out late in the fourth quarter, Herbert notched 10 carries for 57 yards and two kick returns for 67 yards. "Itll be an interesting matchup. [14][15], Fields, who would normally be required to sit out for one year due to NCAA transfer rules, sought a waiver to be able to play immediately for Ohio State. While Patterson is clearly the lead in the Falcons' backfield committee, rookie Tyler Allgeier was also involved, playing 21 snaps to Patterson's 35. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles. By comparison, David Montgomery had 17 carries for 26 yards. He's worth adding for at least 20 percent of your remaining FAB. "You look at last year what he did -- four games in a row, led the NFC in rushing," coach Matt Eberflus said. More importantly, hes scoring 4 touchdowns a game during this streak, more than your QB has. Herbert didn't earn a carry until early in the second quarter, though he ended up with one more rushing attempt than David Montgomery. [1], Fields was rated as a five-star recruit and was the highest rated dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2018 by ESPN, Rivals.com, and 247Sports.com. Lamar is a winner. Fields may break Jacksons record this year, and Jackson may break his own record as well. The Bears held Montgomery out of practice on Wednesday and are classifying his status as day-to-day. As a rookie last season, Herbert averaged 97 scrimmage yards and 22 touches per week during the four-game stretch when Montgomery was sidelined. With his rushing attempts fluctuating between four and 20 in any given week, Herbert's usage is difficult to predict. CeeDee Lamb emerges as a WR1 NFL DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Week 13 Sunday Baller 30 of 43 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 20-17 win over Atlanta. Get your HOTlanta Falcons game tickets from SI Tickets here! And, heres red flag #1. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. I hope the Lions enjoyed their one point win they pulled off yesterday. If so, how much would he play? After averaging 7.3 yards per carry through three games, Herbert failed to find as much room as the focal point of Chicago's run-first offense with David Montgomery (ankle/knee) sidelined. [53] He also became the first NFL player to have three touchdown passes and rush for at least 150 yards in the same game, and set the Bears franchise records for both the longest quarterback run and quarterback touchdown run off a 61-yard rushing touchdown. Until Fields can put together a great string of games AND win those games hes not even in the same discussion as Lamar. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. video Can't-Miss Play: Mahomes' spinning-flick TD pass is pure magic He is the first Atlanta player to do that since Michael Turner in 2011. Queue all the running back comments re: Fields. Herbert actually led the Bears in rushing yards with 45 on nine carries, and he scored a touchdown. What it means in fantasy: After playing sparingly in the first two games of the season, Akers finally displayed the production he first showed us in his rookie year. Power shift in NFC North? Herbert also did well last season over a four-game stretch when Montgomery was injured, averaging 19.5 carries for 86 yards and 0.25 TDs and 2.3 catches for 11.0 yards on 2.5 targets. The Atlanta Falcons have added another quarterback with past ties to coach Arthur Smith, claiming Tennessee Titans signal caller Logan Woodside off the practice squad. A significant chunk of Herbert's production came on a 64-yard run in the Bears' first offensive play of the second quarter, one in which he got the ball down to the Commanders' six-yard line. ", Bears hope Khalil Herbert can continue to 'knock it forward' in David Montgomery's absence, NFC North power shift? [42] In the following week's Monday Night Football matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fields threw for a career-high 291 yards, but despite rallying to give the Bears a 2726 lead in the fourth quarter, the Steelers pulled away to win 2927. Herbert rushed the ball 12 times for 62 yards in Monday's 33-14 win over the Patriots. Due to numerous receivers being sidelined, he led Tampa Bay in all major receiving categories. [63] Fields also acknowledged in October 2022 that he uses yoga breathing techniques. It's not too late to play with friends and family. With the potential of being the lead running back for the Bears against a poor run defense that's coming off a Monday night loss, Herbert should shine. 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Cockcroft on the Week 3 highs and lows : Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson stay hot, Daily Notes: Mac Jones, Dalvin Cook, David Montgomery leave early, Herbert grinds it out. [43], In Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens, Fields exited the game during the third quarter with an injury to his ribs. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. He is an every-week starter. Take the over on Justin Herbert's projected passing yards. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. The problem is that even when Jackson won MVP, it still wasnt good enough to beat a good defensive team in the playoffs. Week 3 highs and lows : Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson stay hot, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [49], Fields' 2022 season began with a 1910 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, completing 8 of 17 passes for 121 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Going deeper: Samuel leads the Commanders with 30 targets through three games. Herbert averaged 7.9 yards per rush and generated six explosive runs (10 or more yards) against Houston, highlighted by a 52-yard scamper in the third quarter that set up his second touchdown. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The last time the Falcons played against the Chargers, Herbert led Los Angeles to a 20-17 win during the 2022 campaign. "I feel like he took that literally in his heart," Bears right guard Teven Jenkins said. At worst, Herbert is a good handcuff for Montgomery moving forward. April 10,1993 He can legit truck people and break tackles like Josh Allen and Cam. The race to see which quarterback can finish this season with the most rushing yards is on, and itll be a fun race to monitor for the rest of the year. He had 11 rushing yards on three attempts prior to being ruled out with an ankle/knee injury. Herbert was also far more efficient with his opportunity, highlighted by a 36-yard gain and 12-yard touchdown run. Chicago envisioned building a run game that could sustain this level of production consistently split among its stable of backs when it installed a new scheme during the offseason. Tee guy barely ran for yards in college because the recievers were running wide open not so easy in the NFL. The news: ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Patriots QB Mac Jones is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Career Passing Yards, Single Season Rush TD, Single Game Sacks NFL Scores. Herbert rushed 19 times for 77 yards and caught his only target for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Giants. November 14, 2022 at 12:50 pm [52], In Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins, Fields set the NFL single-game regular season record for quarterback rushing yards at 178, surpassing Michael Vick's 20-year record. After Fields 147-yard game Sunday against the Lions, he has 749 rushing yards through 10 games this season. 1 spot among NFL's winningest franchises, NFL execs regrade the offseason's biggest trades: Russ, Khalil Mack and three star wideouts, Bears' Jackson out for season with foot injury, What to know for NFL Week 13: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game, Updated NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus one stat where every team ranks first, NFL Week 13 takeaways: Bengals continue mastery of Chiefs, Vikings and Cowboys roll, Lamar Jackson and Jimmy G injured, Bears safety Jackson put on IR with foot injury, Rodgers plans to play after 'good news' on scans. The reason for this disparate treatment is obvious. Get a summary of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders football game WebQuestia. Herbert is entering his contest against the Falcons leading a top-10 offense during the 2022 campaign. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The bears and lions would be wise to tank the place up, lots of good draft picks coming up, go get up. He survived the game without any further injuries, which is great news. Jackson was 4-1 against top 10 defenses during the MVP year and has consistently beaten the best defenses in the without Hall of Fame level skill position players around him like Allen and Mahomes have around them throughout his career. In the event that Cook were to miss time, Alexander Mattison would be in line for an every-down role. The last time the Bears rushed for at least 281 yards, Walter Payton was leading the way on Sept. 30, 1984 vs. Dallas. He's a good player. He had 11 rushing yards on three attempts prior to being ruled out with an ankle/knee injury. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Draft a league now and start fresh with a 0-0 record and a shortened schedule. As the defense aims to push opponents back, the offense wants to 'knock it forward.' Herbert carried the load of a No. Even if Montgomery returns in Week 5 against the Vikings, Herbert should maintain a prominent role in Chicago's run-heavy offense as he looks to top 100 scrimmage yards for a third consecutive week. The Bears placed Herbert (hip) on injured reserve Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports. What it means in fantasy: Coach Arthur Smith said earlier this week that the Falcons will win when Pitts has a breakout game. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old now has three rushing tallies of at least 75 yards in the last four games, yet he seems destined to once again play a clear complementary role to David Montgomery in a Week 7 road matchup versus the Patriots on Monday night, Oct. 24. But while Fields is on pace to break the record, hes not a sure thing to finish with more rushing yards than Jackson, who is on pace for 1,199 yards this season. [59] In Week 13, against the Green Bay Packers, Fields became the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to rush for a touchdown in six consecutive games. In Washington's three games so far this season, Samuel has been targeted more than Terry McLaurin. [50] The Bears lost four of their next five games, including a three-game losing streak, which saw Fields complete 56.1% of his passes for 748 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions, and rush for 254 yards on 43 carries. With Montgomery available Sunday, though, Herbert likely will take a back seat in the Bears backfield, like he did Weeks 1 and 2, when he has limited to 15 touches for 84 total yards and a score on the ground. Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire explodes for 20 yards on third-and-1. The news: Rams RB Cam Akers rushed 12 times for 61 yards and one touchdown against the Cardinals. Ill give fields this he also runs a 4.3, every but the athlete that Lamar is but Fields is an absolute TANK. [34] After Dalton suffered a knee injury during a Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, Fields entered the game in the third quarter. Watch game, team & player highlights, Fantasy football videos, NFL event coverage & more [13] Following Georgia's loss to Alabama in the 2018 SEC Championship Game, Fields announced his intent to transfer to Ohio State. Even as the other Buccaneers receivers return, he'll be involved in the passing game. I hope he continues to mature and grow so that when they have more offensive talent, hell be slinging it. He remains the No. Justin Skyler Fields (born March 5, 1999) is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Want the latest in breaking news and insider information on the Falcons? [65], Fields was born to Gina Tobey and Ivant Fields. The second-year quarterback's 23.0 QBR ranks 31st among the 32 qualified QBs this season. 2 option in the Bears backfield, though it appears the team may be willing to reward Herbert with a bigger workload. Even with concerns about the offensive environment around him, Herbert's running ability and volume projection makes him a top-20 RB play for Week 5. Odd take to have while Fields is having the best stretch of his career. Robinson can be viewed by fantasy managers as a low-end RB2 against a dynamic Eagles offense in Week 4. Its only been the last five games that theyve started making Fields running an intentional part of the offense. Its a terrible roster in a rebuild year. Despite his recent production with Montgomery slowed, Herbert's stock takes a significant hit with the veteran back in action. However, Chicago would walk away empty-handed from that drive when Herbert was stopped twice for no gain inside the five-yard line, including on fourth down a yard shy of the end zone. Check out the 2022 NFL Advanced Passing Stats and more on Pro-football-reference.com Herbert was already part of a rotation before Montgomery went down (13 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown in Weeks 1-2) and expects to hold a similar role no matter when his rushing counterpart comes back. All Rights Reserved. Anyone ragging on Jackson at this point in his career is not paying close attention to the team or him. 2020; 2021; 2022; More. Im happy for the Bearsits been a long time since theyve had quality qb play. That puts him on pace to finish this year with 1,273 rushing yards in 17 games, which would be a new NFL record for a quarterback. The Packers' defense will be on the streaming radar for Week 4. Herbert sustained a hip injury during Sunday's 31-30 loss the Lions. He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $18.8 million fully guaranteed, on June 10, 2021. If he does that over the last seven games, hell finish with over 1,500 yards. Samuel has averaged 18.4 fantasy points per game this season and is still available in 17.5% of ESPN leagues. I'd start him over Dalvin Cook, Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara and Najee Harris. Going deeper: Pitts' fantasy production may be more volatile than managers would hope for. Check out the 2021 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards including AFC and NFC results and standings on Pro-football-reference.com. He has a chance to bounce back against the Texans in Week 4. It was a testament to a 5-foot-9 running back who doesn't view his size as a detriment to the type of workload he can shoulder. Herbert's teammate David Montgomery (ankle/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's road game against the Giants. Check out the 2021 NFL Rushing Stats and more on Pro-football-reference.com "We could have drove a bus through there," Herbert laughed. We constantly hear about how Josh Allen needs more help and how bad Aaron Rodgers wide receivers are but its nowhere near as bad as what those guys are working with. Missed throws, untimely interceptions and a lack of continuity only describe some of the issues the Bears hope to solve with their young quarterback. [24] The season was played amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the Big Ten Conference ultimately opting for a shortened conference-only schedule after initially canceling vocal in his support of playing the season, and he started an online petition that gathered over 320,000 signatures in support of that goal. The Atlanta Falcons offensive line has been ranked as a top-five unit, led by right guard Chris Lindstrom and right tackle Kaleb McGary, who've earned standout marks of their own. Watch game, team & player highlights, Fantasy football videos, NFL event coverage & more [45][46] He returned in a Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers, but an ankle injury in the following week's defeat to the Minnesota Vikings sidelined him for another two games. What it means in fantasy: One lingering question arose before Sunday's game about whether Herbert would be active for the game after suffering rib cartilage fractures on Sept. 15. Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? Not only did Montgomery get three times as many carries as Herbert while scoring on the ground, but he also led the Bears with four catches for 62 yards. Justin Fields has attempted 45 passes through three weeks, the fewest by any team since 1982, according to ESPN Stats and Information. Two of his four highest pressure rates have come in the past two weeks. Rushing Leader: Josh Jacobs, 1303 Yds. Herbert actually led the Bears in rushing yards with 45 on nine carries, and he scored a touchdown. The main problem with these running quarterbacks has nothing to do with intelligence. His production on the ground outpaced backfield mate David Montgomery (nine rushes for 37 yards), but both RBs were well behind quarterback Justin Fields' 13 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Following a stint with Georgia, he played college football at Ohio State, where he twice won GrahamGeorge Offensive Player of the Year and appeared in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship.Fields was selected by And without a decent rushing attack, most of the Chargers' offense falls on the shoulders of Herbert. The news: Jaguars RB James Robinson finished with 116 total yards on 20 touches against the Chargers. Ivant then married Jo Ann and had two children Jessica and Jaiden. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Now if only the Bears would get all the help from the Refs like the Ravens do, he would win more games than Lamar too. And in deeper leagues, you can add Trestan Ebner (1 percent rostered), who moves up to No. [37], Fields won his first career start the next week in a 2414 victory against the Detroit Lions. [41] Fields had his first 100-yard rushing game the next week against the San Francisco 49ers, throwing for 175 yards and a touchdown and also scored a rushing touchdown. The Bears, who finished with 47 yards of offense, lost 266. Hes got a porous OL, a bunch of WR3 and WR4 with brick hands and has shown he can hit a pass when given at least a little time. What it means in fantasy: Jones will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of the injury. But even if Montgomery is able to return in Week 4, Herbert should be the most added running back. [12], During the 2018 season, Fields saw action in 12 games, totaling 328 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, 266 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns. As a rookie quarterback, Herbert threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Receiving Leader: Cooper Kupp, 1947 Yds. [26] The Buckeyes advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship, where they lost to Alabama, 5224. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. A long way to go to be a top 5 quarterback but holy hell he IS physically impressive as hell. He's not on the fantasy radar for managers. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/playerprofiles_fantasy. Get started >>, Eric Moody's waiver wire pickups identify the top players to claim for your team, Fantasy Focus podcast: Field Yates, Daniel Dopp and Liz Loza recap everything you need to know from Week 3 of the NFL season including what players we need to consider benching going forward. The Bears are not doing this kid any favors. Khalil Herbert filled the void for the Bears, finishing with 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Checkout the latest stats for DeAndre Carter. Going deeper: While Montgomery was out last season, Herbert averaged 23.3 opportunities (rushing attempts plus targets) and 15.4 fantasy points per game while playing 83% of the offensive snaps in three starts. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. AP Defensive Player of the Year: Aaron Donald. Receiving Leader: Stefon Diggs, 1535 Yds. [27] He repeated as the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Year and unanimous first-team all-conference. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Going deeper: Robinson has averaged 19.0 touches and 18.7 fantasy points through the first three games of the season. Bears will be scary starting in 2023. No matter how good they run, I will always rather have a quarterback who throws better than they run. [9], In his true freshman season at Georgia in 2018, Fields served as the backup to starting quarterback Jake Fromm. On January 18, 2021, Fields announced that he would be forgoing his final two years of eligibility to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Fields was selected by the Bears in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, with whom he set the single-game regular season record for quarterback rushing yards. [32] A top quarterback prospect in the draft, Fields was one of five taken in the first round. More league info. Latest on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [8] His senior year was documented in the second season of the Netflix series QB1: Beyond the Lights (2018). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Herbert rushed seven times for 75 yards and did not draw a target during the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Commanders on Thursday night. That stretch when his production skyrocketed is what the Bears believe can be replicated going forward by leaning on history to help carry this offense in Montgomery's absence. View weekly and seasonal fantasy points based on game stats. Herbert completed 33 of 51 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks. Herbert should be considered a flex option in all leagues. The third-year prospect from Oregon is ranked top-10 in nearly every statistical quarterback category, from sixth in passing yards (2,009) and touchdowns (12). Herbert took a back seat as usual starting tailback David Montgomery returned to the lineup. The last Bears player to accomplish a similar feat was Montgomery himself back in Week 15 of the 2020 season against the Minnesota Vikings. His condition was made public during his pre-draft interviews with NFL teams in 2021. Jackson owns the NFL record with 1,206 rushing yards in 2019. With the goal of keeping first place in the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons understand the importance of containing quarterback Justin Herbert on Sunday. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Read ESPN's fantasy football Daily Notes every weekday to stay caught up on the news you need to know and get a head start on the fantasy football content coming today and tomorrow to ESPN.com and the ESPN Fantasy App. He completed seven of eight passes on the day, including a 10-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Nauta in the 450 victory. White gets shot at redemption. [3] In addition to football, Fields was also a standout baseball player for Harrison High. Yes, he needs to improve his reads so he gets there quicker but I ask, which QB in the NFL is playing with less in front of him in re: to OL and WR/TE. It's shocking how little Ekeler has been used this season. [61][62] In high school, Fields had a score of 29 on his ACT and held a 3.9 grade point average. [57], In Week 11 against the Atlanta Falcons, Fields received his first major injury of his professional career by dislocating his non-throwing shoulder. Learn how your comment data is processed. And no, Steve Young was not a running QB. The NFC South has been the most disappointing division in all of football this season, but the Atlanta Falcons have a chance to create separation between themselves and the rest of their counterparts. [60], Fields was diagnosed with epilepsy as a freshman in high school. Jackson also had a 1,005-yard season in 2020, and Michael Vick had a 1,039-yard season in 2006. Herbert had two rushes that went for more than 10 yards, though his performance was highlighted by a 25-yard touchdown reception late in the first half. Checkout the latest stats for Justin Herbert. Do you have a sports website? Patrick Mahomes KAN: 5074: 4. [47] Fields tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the season finale, making the Week 15 game the last of his rookie year. [33], Although Fields was named the second-string quarterback behind Andy Dalton, he made his NFL debut in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, taking the field on four plays. Gage also had a career high in receptions as he prospered from the slot. After his senior season, he was named Mr. Georgia Football by the Touchdown Club of Atlanta, as well as first-team all-state. He earned only two touches fewer than David Montgomery, with both looking effective in Chicago's win. 3 Georgia routs Austin Peay", "Tennessee at Georgia Box Score, September 29, 2018", "Freshmen Fields, Cook power No. While Herbert is out of commission, top back David Montgomery stands to see increased opportunities, and Trestan Ebner should step up as his top backup starting with Sunday's game at Atlanta. While he dealt with soreness on Monday from that workload, he is prepared to handle the same if Montgomery cant play at the New York Giants (1 p.m. Do you have a blog? Herbert rushed seven times for 23 yards in the Bears' 35-32 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. That's the difference between this year's offense and the one he was a part of in 2021. Following a stint with Georgia, he played college football at Ohio State, where he twice won GrahamGeorge Offensive Player of the Year and appeared in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. atleast fields can hit the broad side of a barn. your HOTlanta Falcons game tickets from SI Tickets here. He took advantage of Montgomery going down against the Texans in Week 3 with 20 carries for 157 yards and two touchdowns, along with two catches for 12 yards on two targets. Fields attended Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. David Montgomery (ankle) is expected to be out in Week 4 against the Giants, and Herbert should be in line for a hefty workload. The 2022 season is a contract year for the fourth-year running back, so the situation bears close watching as he recovers from two separate injuries, including with the right knee, which was injured last year and cost him four games. ET Sunday, Fox). mjchockey1 says: [39][40] In Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Fields committed five turnovers three interceptions and two lost fumbles as the Bears were defeated 383. With a quarter of the season already in the books, the Falcons sit atop the division with a 4-4 record. If they are not good enough to consistently beat you with their arms first, they will never be good enough to run the tables deep into the playoffs. [7], In October 2017, Fields committed to the University of Georgia to play college football after withdrawing a previous commitment to Penn State. Whenever were in a pile, (Jenkins is) the one to jump on the pile and push us an extra yard or two, Khalil Herbe https://t.co/B7eSMx2Svd, . On Sunday, it was Khalil Herbert stepping in midway through the first quarter in place of an injured David Montgomery, who sustained knee and ankle injuries while in pass protection. As a result, his upside is limited. Not to mention, until you see a running quarterback be successful into their 30s, their shelf life isnt long enough to build an entire team around Anyone blaming Fields for these losses is just a hater. What it means in fantasy: Stevenson led the backfield in snaps and touches, displaying his versatility as a runner and receiver. He scored a five-yard rushing touchdown and completed two passes for 10 yards in the 3414 defeat. It's the mindset the Bears have carried through grind-it-out wins over San Francisco and Houston on the way to a 2-1 start. Fields > Lamar. Fields > Lamar? By comparison, David Montgomery had 17 carries for 26 yards. Khalil Herbert filled the void for the Bears, finishing with 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns. This week, he faces a Giants defense that couldn't stop the Cowboys duo of Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard on Monday night, and Herbert has top-10 upside in this matchup. So does that mean hes just a running back? [23], Fields entered the 2020 season as a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy. He was more productive on the ground than David Montgomery and it wasn't really close. Breaking News, data & opinions in business, sports, entertainment, travel, lifestyle, plus much more. The fact that hes kept them in every game speaks volumes. [2] Late in his senior year, in a game that was nationally televised on ESPN, he suffered a broken finger that required season ending surgery. Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner is proactively involving him in the weekly gameplan, lining him up out wide, in the slot and in the backfield. Get those high draft picks in April, use the league leading cap space and build on this foundation. In his past two games against the Patriots and Cowboys, Herbert has 28 carries for 161 yards and a touchdown, along with one catch for 25 yards and a touchdown on two targets. Receiving Leader: Cooper Kupp, 1947 Yds. Atlanta will have to decide how to manage the 31-year-old Patterson's workload in the future so Allgeier, who is still available in 81.4% of ESPN leagues, could see more touches as the season progresses. 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