Fantasy Player Profile
vs. HOU: #8 vs opposing RB - 20.76 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | SF, | 42 | - | - | - | - | 4.20 |
| 2 | @GB, | 19 | - | - | - | - | 1.90 |
| 3 | BUF, | 1 | - | 30 | - | - | 8.10 |
| 4 | @LA, | 2 | - | 16 | - | - | 5.80 |
| 5 | @PHI, | 42 | - | 14 | - | - | 7.60 |
| 6 | ARI, | 155 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 22.80 |
| 7 | @NYJ, | 69 | 2 | 14 | - | - | 22.30 |
| 8 | NO, | 56 | 1 | 39 | - | - | 20.50 |
| 9 | DET, | 31 | 1 | 16 | - | - | 11.70 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @CHI, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 12 | GB, | 33 | - | - | - | - | 3.30 |
| 13 | @NE, | 11 | - | 3 | - | - | 3.40 |
| 14 | @SEA, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0.40 |
| 15 | MIA, | 68 | 1 | - | - | - | 12.80 |
| 16 | @DET, | 22 | - | 6 | - | - | 4.80 |
| 17 | CHI, | 18 | - | - | - | - | 1.80 |
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Produces 36 scrimmage yards
Murray carried three times for 14 yards and caught all three of his targets for an additional 22 yards during Friday's 34-25 preseason loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Murray mixed in behind Alvin Kamara, averaging a healthy 6.0 yards per touch in limited action. Most notably, he made an impact as a pass-catcher after he was expected to merely serve as an early-down option alongside his aforementioned backfield mate. Murray will still likely receive most of his touches as an inside runner, but at least he's showing the team he's capable of more at an early stage.
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 8:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Saturday
Murray (undisclosed) is back at practice Saturday, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Murray missed most of this week due to an undisclosed absence, but it is a bit odd that there was no mention of an injury from the Saints camp. The veteran running back is expected to have a major impact in the offense after the departure of Mark Ingram, with both Murray and Alvin Kamara expected to split the majority of the offensive snaps.
Published: Sat, Aug 3 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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Replacing Ingram in New Orleans
Murray is set to join the Saints on a four-year, $14.4 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The contract suggests Mark Ingram priced himself out of the Saints' comfort zone, forcing the team to assess external options to pair with Alvin Kamara in the backfield. It's hard to sell this as anything but a downgrade from the team's perspective, but it does appear to be a decent outcome for Murray, who will now take on a complementary role in an excellent offense. Ingram averaged 11.5 carries and 2.3 targets per game in 2018, with seven touchdowns in 12 appearances. It's reasonable to…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 12 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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Hopes to find starting job
Murray is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March and is hoping for the opportunity to compete for a starting job, Andrew Krammer of The Star Tribune reports. "I want to start. I'm not content with being in a backup role," Murray said Monday. "I want to compete, and Dalvin [Cook] knows that. We push each other. That's what it's about. But I would love to be back here for that opportunity to compete."
Analysis: Murray seems to have enjoyed his time in Minnesota, but he'll need to look elsewhere if he's truly determined to compete for a starting job. Playing behind lead back Dalvin Cook, the 28-year-old averaged 15.2 snaps and 7.9 touches over the final eight weeks of the 2018 campaign, essentially disappearing whenever the Vikings played from behind. It's hard to imagine any franchise being excited about signing Murray as a starter, but he shouldn't have much trouble finding an opportunity to compete…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 1 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks up 28 yards in win
Murray ran for 22 yards on nine carries and added two catches for six yards during Sunday's 27-9 win over Detroit.
Analysis: Through 13 games with John DeFilippo calling plays, Minnesota dropped back on 62.2 percent of offensive snaps. With Kevin Stefanski now calling the shots and pledging for a return to the grind-it-out style that took the Vikings to the conference title game last season, Minnesota has dropped back on just 43.8 percent of offensive snaps over the past two weeks. That's good news for Minnesota's stable as a whole, but Dalvin Cook has been the primary beneficiary, edging out Murray 35 carries to 24.…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 15 carries in blowout
Murray rushed 15 times for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-17 win over Miami. He wasn't targeted in the passing game.
Analysis: Murray scored Minnesota's third touchdown of the first quarter courtesy of an 18-yard run, handing his team a 21-0 lead. Playing from ahead throughout, the Vikings gave 15 carries to Murray and 19 to Dalvin Cook. Cook was the much more explosive running back with 136 rushing yards and two touchdowns, so Murray's owners will need to hope that Minnesota races out to a similar early lead against the Lions in Week 16 for Murray to have a realistic shot of replicating this performance.
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets three carries
Murray rushed three times for four yards in Monday night's 21-7 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Murray was again used sparingly while working behind Dalvin Cook, whose 13 carries marked his most since Week 1. Cook also scored through the air, where Murray was not targeted once. With four or fewer carries in three of his last four outings, Murray's stock has returned to that of a backup tailback in need of an injury ahead of him to carve out more significance.
Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Just four carries Sunday
Murray had four carries for 11 yards and two receptions for three yards in Sunday's loss at New England.
Analysis: Murray played just 12 snaps compared to 47 for Dalvin Cook (who had nine carries for 84 yards). Cook looked sharp (9.3 YPC) and back to full speed after earlier hamstring issues, so Murray could be relegated to a decreased role in the final four games of the regular season.
Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Leads backfield in carries
Murray carried the ball 11 times for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Packers.
Analysis: The Vikings featured a more balanced offensive gameplan compared to last week's loss to the Bears, but neither Murray nor Dalvin Cook was able to do much on the ground against the Packers. The veteran has seen his role reduced over the last three games since Cook's return from injury, but the two have maintained a fairly even split in terms of rush attempts over that span. Murray doesn't possess enough upside to be worth a look in most formats while stuck in a timeshare, as his biggest fantasy…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 26 at 12:30am by Rotowire.com
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Just four carries Sunday
Murray had four carries for five yards in Sunday's loss to Chicago.
Analysis: Minnesota's running game struggled as the team gained just 22 yards on 14 carries. However, the bigger worry for Murray's fantasy value is that he played just six snaps on offense compared to 59 snaps for Dalvin Cook. With Cook back to full speed after missing time with a hamstring issue, Murray may move back to a much reduced role.
Published: Mon, Nov 19 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Finds paydirt in Cook's return
Murray rushed 10 times for 31 yards and a touchdown while catching his lone target for 16 yards in Sunday's 24-9 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Murray was outplayed by the returning Dalvin Cook (hamstring), who turned 10 carries and four catches into 109 scrimmage yards. Despite his lack of yardage by comparison, the veteran running back managed to salvage his fantasy day thanks to a one-yard rushing score on the opening drive. Murray could see his role drastically decrease after Minnesota's Week 10 bye if Cook's deemed healthy enough to operate as the primary backfield option.
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Could lose work to Cook again
Murray may lose 15-to-20 snaps to Dalvin Cook (hamstring) during Sunday's home game against the Lions, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Though listed as questionable for Week 9, Cook is tentatively expected to return from a four-game absence. Even if that's the case, it sounds like Murray would still be a clear favorite to lead the Minnesota backfield in snaps and touches. While the possibility of a workload split necessitates a significant downgrade to Murray's prospects this week, he at least draws a first-rate matchup versus a Lions defense ranked 30th in yards allowed per carry (5.1) and 32nd in rushing yards allowed per…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 2 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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- Saints' roster reset: Why Jared Cook makes potent offense even betterThu, Apr 4 at 3:55pm
NFL Network's Herbie Teope explores how the additions of tight end Jared Cook and running back Latavius Murray will impact the New Orleans Saints' offense in 2019.
- Murray: Diggs and Thielen have an even bigger future aheadTue, Apr 2 at 12:23pm
Vikings running back Latavius Murray talks about wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen.
- Bears vs. Vikings highlights | Week 17Sun, Dec 30 at 6:47pm
The Chicago Bears lean on their running game and defense to defeat the Minnesota Vikings 24-10 in Week 17 of 2018.
- Latavius Murray cuts through Bears defense to get into red zoneSun, Dec 30 at 4:13pm
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray weaves his way through the Chicago Bears defense for 20 yards.
- How will last week's surprise performers fare in Week 16? | NFL Fantasy LiveTue, Dec 18 at 2:18pm
NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund projects how Week 15's top performers will fare in Week 16.
- Dolphins vs. Vikings highlights | Week 15Sun, Dec 16 at 3:53pm
Watch the highlights as the Miami Dolphins take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15.
- Every TD from Vikings' first 40+ point game since 2015 | Week 15Sun, Dec 16 at 1:42pm
The Minnesota Vikings recorded five touchdowns in their Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
- Latavius Murray bursts in for an 18-yard TDSun, Dec 16 at 11:01am
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray stiff-arms defenders for an 18-yard touchdown run.
- Wagner, Seahawks STONEWALL Murray on fourth-and-shortMon, Dec 10 at 7:31pm
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray on fourth-and-one.
- RB projections for Vikes-'Hawks | NFL Fantasy LiveMon, Dec 10 at 2:46pm
NFL Media Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano and NFL Network's Matt "Money" Smith project how many points the running backs will have in the Monday night matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.
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Up Next- Saints' roster reset: Why Jared Cook makes potent offense even betterThu, Apr 4 at 3:55pm
NFL Network's Herbie Teope explores how the additions of tight end Jared Cook and running back Latavius Murray will impact the New Orleans Saints' offense in 2019.
- Murray: Diggs and Thielen have an even bigger future aheadTue, Apr 2 at 12:23pm
Vikings running back Latavius Murray talks about wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen.
- Bears vs. Vikings highlights | Week 17Sun, Dec 30 at 6:47pm
The Chicago Bears lean on their running game and defense to defeat the Minnesota Vikings 24-10 in Week 17 of 2018.
- Latavius Murray cuts through Bears defense to get into red zoneSun, Dec 30 at 4:13pm
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray weaves his way through the Chicago Bears defense for 20 yards.
- How will last week's surprise performers fare in Week 16? | NFL Fantasy LiveTue, Dec 18 at 2:18pm
NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund projects how Week 15's top performers will fare in Week 16.
- Dolphins vs. Vikings highlights | Week 15Sun, Dec 16 at 3:53pm
Watch the highlights as the Miami Dolphins take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15.
- Every TD from Vikings' first 40+ point game since 2015 | Week 15Sun, Dec 16 at 1:42pm
The Minnesota Vikings recorded five touchdowns in their Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
- Latavius Murray bursts in for an 18-yard TDSun, Dec 16 at 11:01am
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray stiff-arms defenders for an 18-yard touchdown run.
- Wagner, Seahawks STONEWALL Murray on fourth-and-shortMon, Dec 10 at 7:31pm
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray on fourth-and-one.
- RB projections for Vikes-'Hawks | NFL Fantasy LiveMon, Dec 10 at 2:46pm
NFL Media Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano and NFL Network's Matt "Money" Smith project how many points the running backs will have in the Monday night matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.