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Fantasy Player Profile Royce Freeman

  • Royce Freeman
  • RB #26
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    Freeman
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@IND: #25 vs opposing RB - 24.84 FPA
Bye Week6Rank105% Rostered1% Change-WK 17 Pts6.90WK 18 Pts0.70
2022 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1IND
Tie, 20-20
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2@DEN
Loss, 9-16
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3@CHI
Loss, 20-23
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4LAC
Loss, 24-34
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5@JAX
Win, 13-6
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6Bye  ------------0.00
7@LV
Loss, 20-38
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8TEN
Loss, 10-17
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9PHI
Loss, 17-29
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10@NYG
Loss, 16-24
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11WAS
Loss, 10-23
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12@MIA
Loss, 15-30
------------0.00
13CLE
Loss, 14-27
------------0.00
14@DAL
Loss, 23-27
------------0.00
15KC
Loss, 24-30
---51-15-----6.60
16@TEN
Win, 19-14
---32-16-----4.80
17JAX
Loss, 3-31
---19-320-----6.90
18@IND
Win, 32-31
---15-12----10.70
2022 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1IND,
Tie, 20-20
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2@DEN,
L 9-16
-----0.00
3@CHI,
L 20-23
-----0.00
4LAC,
L 24-34
-----0.00
5@JAX,
W 13-6
-----0.00
6Bye-----0.00
7@LV,
L 20-38
-----0.00
8TEN,
L 10-17
-----0.00
9PHI,
L 17-29
-----0.00
10@NYG,
L 16-24
-----0.00
11WAS,
L 10-23
-----0.00
12@MIA,
L 15-30
-----0.00
13CLE,
L 14-27
-----0.00
14@DAL,
L 23-27
-----0.00
15KC,
L 24-30
51-5--6.60
16@TEN,
W 19-14
32-6--4.80
17JAX,
L 3-31
19-20--6.90
18@IND,
W 32-31
15-2-10.70
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News

  • Stymied in finale

    Freeman rushed seven times for 15 yards and brought in his only target for two yards in the Texans' 32-31 win over the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: Freeman was unable to take advantage of what had been an inconsistent Indy run defense, gaining nearly half his meager rushing yardage total on a seven-yard scamper and netting just eight yards on his other six totes. The journeyman back has appeared in 11 games with the Texans over the last two seasons and is on an expiring contract, and it remains to be seen if he'll have a chance to claim a complementary role behind the promising Dameon Pierce (IR-ankle) in training camp next summer.

    Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads backs in snaps

    Freeman had seven carries for 19 yards and caught three of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Jaguars in Week 17.

    Analysis: Freeman (30 snaps) and Dare Ogunbowale (26 snaps) once again were the top backs on offense, but neither had a productive day. Freeman's 39 combined yards paced the backfield. Expect a similar backfield mix, with a bit of Rex Burkhead thrown in, for next week's season finale against the Colts.

    Published: Mon, Jan 2 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading rusher again

    Freeman rushed the ball 16 times for 32 yards in Saturday's 19-14 win over the Titans. He added one reception for six yards.

    Analysis: Freeman accounted for 16 of the Texans' 24 carries by a running back in a tough matchup against the Titans. He was stymied throughout the game, as he averaged just two yards per carry and his longest gain of the day on the ground went for only five yards. Despite the poor performance, Freeman appears to have locked in an opportunity, as he now has 27 carries combined across the team's last two games heading into a Week 17 matchup against Jacksonville.

    Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads backfield in OT loss

    Freeman rushed 11 times for 51 yards and brought in his only target for five yards in the Texans' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

    Analysis: Just promoted from the practice squad Saturday, Freeman ended up leading the Texans backfield across the board during Houston's first game without Dameon Pierce (IR-ankle). Dare Ogunbowale was the only other back on the team to log a carry since Rex Burkhead was limited to receiving work, giving Freeman some fantasy appeal heading into a Week 16 divisional road matchup against the Titans on Saturday afternoon.

    Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed off practice squad

    Freeman was signed to the Texans' active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Freeman will look to make his season debut this week against the Chiefs after spending the entirety of the season on the practice squad. The 26-year-old running back could have an ample opportunity to get some playing time now that Dameon Pierce (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve, as he figures to be the third option behind Rex Burkhead and Dare Ogunbowale.

    Published: Sat, Dec 17 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs to practice squad

    Freeman was signed to the Texans' practice squad Monday.

    Analysis: Freeman was let go for a second time this season by the Texans on Friday. Now the 26-year-old has been brought back again. Freeman will try and work his way up to the active roster and not get let go for the third time.

    Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Texans

    The Texans have released Freeman.

    Analysis: With Freeman no longer in the mix, heading into Sunday's season opener against the Colts, Dameon Pierce, Rex Burkhead and Dare Ogunbowale are in line to handle the Texans' backfield duties, along with fullback Troy Hairston.

    Published: Fri, Sep 9 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Brought back by Texans

    Houston re-signed Freeman on Thursday.

    Analysis: Freeman made the Texans' initial 53-man roster, was released Wednesday, and now rejoins the team one day later. Houston also brought Marlon Mack back as a member of the practice squad, giving the team some experienced depth to rely on in the backfield. Dameon Pierce seems like the favorite to lead the Texans' backfield in Week 1 versus Indianapolis, which would leave Freeman to mix in with Rex Burkhead and Dare Ogunbowale for depth work.

    Published: Thu, Sep 1 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Released by Houston

    The Texans released Freeman on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman initially made the 53-man roster, but he's been released just one day later. Marlon Mack was signed to Houston's practice squad after being let go ahead of Tuesday's deadline, so he'll likely operate as an emergency option behind Dameon Pierce, Rex Burkhead and Dare Ogunbowale. Freeman rushed for 1,015 yards and eight touchdowns during his first two seasons in Denver but hasn't garnered a sizable role since.

    Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high 12 carries Saturday

    Freeman had 12 carries for 25 yards in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over New Orleans. He caught all three of his targets for 19 yards.

    Analysis: The bulk of Freeman's work came in the second half, a signal that he's a depth back and on the bubble. The top three backs are Marlon Mack, Rex Burkhead (who did not play) and Dameon Pierce. The only thing to change that would be if Pierce, whose five carries for a team-high 49 yards, puts him on the radar for a larger role. If the Texans keep four running backs, which they usually do, it will come down to Freeman or Dare Ogunbowale (three snaps, one reception), but offensive coordinator Pep…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 6:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays with Houston

    Freeman is re-signing with the Texans on a one-year, $1.2 million contract, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

    Analysis: The deal reportedly includes $895,000 fully guaranteed, suggesting Freeman is expected to have a spot on the 53-man roster. That's certainly the case given the current state of Houston's backfield depth chart, though the team has plenty of time to add more talent before Week 1. In all likelihood, Freeman will be a special teams player and backup.

    Published: Thu, Mar 17 at 6:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet finale

    Freeman played one snap on offense and 15 on special teams in Week 18's 28-25 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Freeman dropped to the third back with the return of David Johnson from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Prior to Week 18 and without an available Johnson, he had served as the second back but never threatened Rex Burkhead for the top role. Houston's rushing offense finished last in the league, so it's expected there will be some churn in 2022. Freeman is not under contract heading into the free agency period, and if the team had plans for him, they would have used him more over the final six weeks.

    Published: Thu, Jan 13 at 6:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Backs up Burkhead

    Freeman had six carries for 25 yards and did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 23-7 loss to San Francisco.

    Analysis: With David Johnson on the reserve/COVID-19 list after missing last week's game due to a quadriceps injury, Freeman served as Houston's top backup to starter Rex Burkhead for a second straight week. He's had 42 touches over the last five games following a backfield shakeup, but if the Texans had any thoughts of Freeman being a lead back, they would have elevated him above Burkhead already.

    Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 6:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Serves as backup in win

    Freeman had 12 carries for 34 yards in Sunday's 41-29 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: Freeman returned to a significant role in Houston's backfield with David Johnson inactive due to a quadriceps injury. Freeman's seen decent touch volume in two of the last three weeks, but those opportunities are the result of injuries and COVID-19 issues for other backs. The Texans may want to give the 25-year-old running back some additional chances over the final two weeks of the season, with the intent of evaluating him for a potential role in 2022.

    Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reduced role in win

    Freeman had three carries for eight yards in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Freeman was the last back standing in Week 14's loss to the Seahawks, making him an interesting speculative play in Week 15. However, his projected role took a hit when both Rex Burkhead and David Johnson were available and capped Freeman's playing time at nine snaps. He did have Houston's lone carry in the red zone, but Freeman should serve as the No. 3 back, at best, next weekend at home against the Chargers. If Scottie Phillips (ankle) can get healthy, Freeman would drop another peg on the…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 3:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should have role this Sunday

    Freeman is expected to complement David Johnson in the Houston backfield with Rex Burkhead (hip) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 AM Houston reports.

    Analysis: The Houston backfield has largely been unproductive this season regardless of who takes the snaps, though there's at least a little extra potential for somebody to step up over the next couple weeks with a favorable schedule and thinned-out depth chart. Freeman was actually the team's only healthy tailback at one point in Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Seahawks, ultimately finishing with 11 carries for 15 yards and a 6-51-8 receiving line on eight targets. Texans head coach David Culley said…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes lead role after Burkhead hurt

    Freeman rushed 11 times for 15 yards and caught six of eight targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Freeman took over as the lead back after Rex Burkhead (groin) left the game, as David Johnson didn't dress because he's in COVID-19 protocols. He couldn't find any running room but was effective as a pass-catcher. If neither Burkhead nor Johnson are cleared to return in Week 15, Freeman would be an appealing option in a favorable matchup against Jacksonville.

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Serving as No. 2 back again

    Freeman is slated to serve as the top backup to starting running back Rex Burkhead in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: When David Johnson was inactive last week due to an illness and thigh injury, Burkhead stepped into the starting role in the Texans' 31-0 loss to the Colts, while Freeman served as his top understudy. Freeman was expected to fall to third on the depth chart Sunday after Johnson returned to practice this week and wasn't given a designation, but those plans changed on short notice after Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list less than two hours before kickoff. Additionally,…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Steps up as second back

    Freeman had three carries for 10 yards and caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Freeman, who moved up the depth chart after the Texans made David Johnson (illness) inactive for the game, played 22 snaps in his most significant contribution since being claimed off waivers in early November. He served as the No. 2 back behind Rex Burkhead. It was Freeman's second game as part of the active roster and first time getting work on offense. The Texans may give him, along with Jaylen Samuels, more work in the coming weeks as the organization focuses on its 2022 roster.

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 4:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could have role on offense Sunday

    Freeman could step in as the Texans' No. 2 running back behind Rex Burkhead in Sunday's game against the Colts with David Johnson (thigh/illness) listed as questionable for the contest but not expected to play, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

    Analysis: While both Burkhead and Johnson were active for last week's loss to the Dolphins, the two handled all of the Texans' running-back snaps, relegating Freeman exclusively to special-teams work. Johnson's absence will likely allow Burkhead to take on a greater portion of the snaps and touches out of the backfield, but expect Freeman to have at least a small role on offense as a change-of-pace option. Freeman isn't projected to see enough volume to make him a trustworthy play in weekly fantasy…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 6:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets work on special teams

    Freeman was active for the Texans' Week 12 loss the Jets and was limited to five snaps on special teams.

    Analysis: Freeman made his Houston debut after being claimed off waivers from Carolina in early November. He was active for the first time after the Texans waived Phillip Lindsay earlier in the week, leaving Freeman third on the depth chart behind Rex Burkhead and David Johnson. As the youngest back on the active roster for a team that's 2-9, Freeman could work his way into the rotation if the Texans are serious about developing younger players, but he may eventually drop to fourth on the depth chart if…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 1 at 6:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to be activated Week 12

    Freeman is likely to serve as Houston's third running back Sunday against the Jets, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Freeman was claimed off waivers Nov. 9 and inactive for Week 11 against the Titans. However, after the Texans released Phillip Lindsay on Wednesday, there's an opening for a third back behind Rex Burkhead and David Johnson. That spot might normally go to Scottie Phillips (ankle), but he's on injured reserve and ineligible to return until Dec. 12 at the earliest. As a newcomer to the offense, Freeman is not expected to have a significant role Week 12.

    Published: Fri, Nov 26 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ready for game action

    Freeman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Titans, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Freeman was claimed off waivers by Houston on Nov. 9, joining his third team this season. The Texans were on a bye during Week 10, so the matchup against Tennessee would've been his first chance to suit up for Houston. However, he apparently isn't ready for game action, which means David Johnson, Rex Burkhead and Phillip Lindsay will continue to share the workload against the Titans on Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds work in Houston

    Freeman was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Tuesday.

    Analysis: The six-foot, 238-pound back will move on to his third team this year, having joined the Panthers prior to Week 1 after being cut by Denver. Freeman was buried on the depth chart in Carolina and was unable to find much work even while top back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) was sidelined for multiple weeks, managing 21 carries for 77 yards and three catches for 15 yards in eight appearances for the team. He'll likely start out fourth on the depth chart with the Texans, but Freeman should have…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Carolina

    The Panthers waived Freeman on Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: With top back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) returning from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's loss to the Patriots, Freeman dropped to fourth on the depth chart and was relegated to special-teams work Week 10. Over eight games with Carolina this season, the fourth-year back carried 21 times for 77 yards (3.7 average) and hauled in three of six targets for 15 yards.

    Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not available Sunday

    Freeman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

    Analysis: Christian McCaffrey is active for Sunday's contest, which leaves Freeman as the odd man out in the Panthers' running back room. McCaffrey is expected to be on a snap count, so Chuba Hubbard and Ameer Abdullah will be the primary backups Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets six carries

    Freeman rushed six times for 25 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Falcons.

    Analysis: Freeman was efficient with his opportunities but saw recent signing Ameer Abdullah take on a larger role than him, as Abdullah garnered 11 touches in his Carolina debut. Chuba Hubbard commanded 25 touches as the starter, so it was a busy backfield for the Panthers. However, with Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) reportedly on track to return in Week 9 versus the Patriots, Freeman and company should all see their respective roles reduced.

    Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 7:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Garners four touches

    Freeman rushed three times for 18 yards and caught one of two targets for one yard in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Giants.

    Analysis: Freeman played five fewer offensive snaps than starting tailback Chuba Hubbard, but his mere four touches paled in comparison to the rookie's 16. Freeman has yet to garner more than six touches in a game this season, so although star Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) will still be sidelined in Week 8 versus the Falcons, Freeman remains without much fantasy value.

    Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Just one touch

    Freeman rushed once for three yards in Sunday's 34-28 overtime loss against the Vikings.

    Analysis: Freeman played nearly a third of Carolina's offensive snaps but was only given the ball once. Conversely, rookie Chuba Hubbard finished with 16 rushes for 61 yards and a touchdown, and hauled in a four-yard pass as well. Although star tailback Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) being on IR should keep Freeman in the gameday backfield rotation, it's clear that his usage will pale in comparison to Hubbard's, who has been trusted with a starter's workload the past couple weeks.

    Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 6:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited usage Sunday

    Freeman rushed three times for two yards and caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: Freeman's first touch came on Carolina's opening drive, but the veteran was incorporated sparingly with rookie Chuba Hubbard going for over 130 scrimmage yards on his 29 touches. Overall, Freeman played 20 percent of the offensive snaps compared to Hubbard's 65 percent. With Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) seemingly likely to return in Week 6 versus the Vikings, both Freeman and Hubbard could see their respective roles reduced, but unlike Freeman, Hubbard showed enough Sunday to potentially…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 6:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Just three touches

    Freeman rushed three times for 12 yards in Sunday's 36-28 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Freeman was listed as Carolina's second option at tailback with Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) sidelined, but that role still didn't offer him much usage. Overall, the veteran played just 12 offensive snaps, trailing both starter Chuba Hubbard (33 snaps) and fellow reserve Rodney Smith (26 snaps), who saw passing-down work in the second half with Carolina in catch-up mode. If McCaffrey remains sidelined for Week 5's matchup against the Eagles, Freeman would have another shot at helping to fill…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 6:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated for top backup role Week 4

    Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Freeman will serve as the top backup to starting running back Chuba Hubbard in Sunday's game in Dallas, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: With Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) expected to miss several weeks, Hubbard and Freeman will both temporarily bump up a spot on the depth chart. Following McCaffrey's early exit in the Panthers' Week 3 win over the Texans, Hubbard finished the night with a 39-10 edge over Freeman in terms of snaps, with the latter carrying five times for 17 yards and catching one ball for eight yards. Though Hubbard may not to take on the 90-plus-percent snap shares that a healthy McCaffrey has typically…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 7:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Opportunity arises Thursday

    Freeman rushed five times for 17 yards and caught his only target for eight yards in Thursday night's 24-9 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Freeman hardly saw the field on offense in his first two games with the Panthers, but after superstar tailback Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) exited in the second quarter Thursday, Carolina's recent signing suddenly was forced into the fray. Although Freeman saw fewer opportunities than rookie fourth-rounder Chuba Hubbard, who finished with 79 scrimmage yards on 14 touches, he still had some opportunities, including on an unsuccessful one-yard touchdown leap in the fourth quarter. Should…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No offensive snaps

    Freeman did not play an offensive snap in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Freeman has only been with the Panthers for just over a week, so he was restricted to special-teams duty, playing four snaps overall. With superstar Christian McCaffrey leading the charge, Carolina rarely calls upon its backup tailbacks, and rookie fourth-rounder Chuba Hubbard currently sits atop Freeman on the depth chart anyway. Unless either of those factors change, Freeman's fantasy value should remain limited.

    Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Claimed off waivers

    The Panthers have claimed Freeman off waivers from the Broncos.

    Analysis: In a corresponding move, the Panthers waived fellow running back Trenton Cannon. Freeman, who spent the last three seasons with the Broncos after being taken in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, gives Carolina some valuable depth and experience behind star back, Christian McCaffrey. Also in the team's backfield mix is rookie fourth-rounder Chuba Hubbard.

    Published: Thu, Sep 2 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Denver

    The Broncos informed Freeman on Wednesday that he will be waived, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Freeman appeared to be in a position to begin the coming season as the Broncos' No. 3 back due to Mike Boone's quadriceps injury, but with the team making waiver claims Wednesday, the 2018 second-round selection was let go. Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams continue to top Denver's backfield depth chart.

    Published: Wed, Sep 1 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets seven touches in win

    Freeman carried the ball five times for 33 yards, while also catching both of his targets for 14 yards in Saturday's 33-6 win over Minnesota.

    Analysis: Freeman was active with limited touches in both the rushing and passing game. The veteran running back has been the beneficiary of a quadriceps injury suffered by Denver's presumed No. 3 running back Mike Boone, as he could take on more of a workload in Boone's absence. With starter Melvin Gordon sitting Saturday, Freeman and rookie Javonte Williams handled most of the carries early in the contest. Although the 25-year-old didn't exactly turn heads with his performance, he didn't do anything to…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 19 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be busy Saturday

    Freeman could see plenty of work in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings once Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams are done for the day, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Whereas Freeman had potentially been on the roster bubble, he's now looking at starting the coming season as Denver's No. 3 back, with Mike Boone on track to miss time early due to a quad injury. That's an assignment with limited fantasy utility; however, if either Williams or Gordon misses time for any reason, Freeman could subsequently emerge as a factor in deeper formats.

    Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be done in Denver

    Freeman is on the roster bubble after Denver added running backs Javonte Williams and Mike Boone in the offseason, ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold reports.

    Analysis: Williams was a second-round draft pick, and Boone signed a two-year contract that includes $2.6 million guaranteed. Even if the latter move was more about special teams than offense, it gives Boone a level of security that Freeman doesn't have. Freeman has averaged only 4.0 yards per carry and 5.9 yards per catch in 46 games for the Broncos, failing to meet expectations after coming off the board 71st overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. If Freeman does make the team, it might just be as a third-down…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 6 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Declines in rough 2020 campaign

    Freeman ran for 170 yards on 35 carries and added 81 yards on 12 catches during the 2020 season.

    Analysis: Freeman's workload took a hit following the Broncos' acquisition of Melvin Gordon. Though he averaged 4.9 yards per carry, a full yard above his career average, Freeman seldom garnered many touches with Gordon serving as the bell cow more often than not and Phillip Lindsay also a factor in the 11 games he played.  With the exception of Week 13's game against the Saints, in which Freeman took snaps at wildcat quarterback, the 2018 third-rounder never topped 35 yards and didn't log more than…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 14 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up three touches

    Freeman ran for 21 yards on two carries and added a one-yard catch during Sunday's 32-31 loss to Las Vegas.

    Analysis: Freeman set up the Broncos' first touchdown late in the first quarter, rumbling for 20 yards to bring Denver into Las Vegas territory. Still, perhaps still bothered by a nagging hip, he garnered just two touches to Melvin Gordon's 30. The third-year back often was lost in the shuffle this season as Gordon took Freeman's role as the passing-game back. Absent a shake-up in the offseason, a similar role likely awaits Freeman in 2021.

    Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 3:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Garners four touches in loss

    Freeman caught both of his targets for seven yards and had two carries for 16 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss at the Chargers.

    Analysis: Freeman had an opportunity to be RB2 behind Melvin Gordon on Sunday after Phillip Lindsay (hip) went on injured reserve. It didn't work out that way as Freeman still was visibly bothered by his own hip, leaving four touches for rookie LeVante Bellamy. Freeman will have another opportunity to enjoy an uptick in touches in the season finale against the Raiders on Sunday. He totaled 26 yards on four touches in Week 10's loss in Las Vegas.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 5:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to play Sunday

    Freeman (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old was considered questionable with the hip issue but is good to go Sunday. Freeman will serve as the backup to Melvin Gordon with Phillip Lindsay (hip/knee) on injured reserve.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Freeman (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old picked up the hip injury during last week's loss to the Bills, but he'll have a chance to take the field Sunday. Freeman would be in line for an increased workload behind starter Melvin Gordon if available to play this weekend, since Phillip Lindsay (hip/knee) has already been ruled out.

    Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practice status improves

    Freeman (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

    Analysis: Freeman sustained a hip injury Saturday during a blowout loss to the Bills, and he was subsequently tagged a DNP for Denver's opening practice session of the week Wednesday. If capable of overcoming the issue to make an appearance Week 16, Freeman would remain without a missed game since the start of last season. Should Freeman be activated against the Chargers and Phillip Lindsay (hip/knee) ruled out, the Oregon product would be in line for an uptick in carries behind Melvin Gordon.

    Published: Thu, Dec 24 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses Wednesday's practice

    Freeman (hip) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: With fellow running back Phillip Lindsay also missing practice Wednesday due to a hip injury, Melvin Gordon is the only Denver running back taking part in the session. If neither Freeman nor Lindsay gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Chargers, the team will likely opt to promote LeVante Bellamy from the practice squad to serve as Gordon's top backup.

    Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 11:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures hip Saturday

    Freeman (hip) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Bills, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: Freeman was only handling a reserve role with both Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay active Saturday, so his potential absence won't have a huge impact on Denver's offense. However, the Broncos only have three running backs active Saturday, and the team will be a bit short on depth if Freeman can't return.

    Published: Sat, Dec 19 at 3:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes back seat against Chiefs

    Freeman did not register a carry or a target over four offensive snaps during Sunday's 22-16 loss to Kansas City.

    Analysis: Phillip Lindsay suited up for Sunday Night Football after coping with a knee issue throughout the practice week, diminishing any potential offensive role for Freeman. The Oregon product is averaging a career-best 4.3 yards per carry this season, but he remains without a touchdown after producing nine combined TDs over his first two years in the league. Freeman also reached at least 130 rush attempts during both 2018 and 2019, and he's on pace to finish far below that mark with just 30 carries…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team's leading rusher Week 12

    Freeman registered 50 rushing yards on eight carries during Sunday's 31-3 loss to New Orleans.

    Analysis: With quarterbacks Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Jeff Driskel all unavailable because of COVID-19 concerns, Freeman entered Sunday's contest as the Broncos' No. 2 QB behind Kendall Hinton. Freeman was not asked to throw a pass during the game, though he did line up in the wildcat formation on a handful of occasions. His eight rush attempts versus New Orleans tied a season high, and he could remain the team's No. 2 running back Week 13 against Kansas City after Phillip Lindsay suffered a knee…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May see some QB work

    Freeman could play at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Saints following news that every Broncos QB is in COVID-19 protocol, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    Analysis: Freeman is the Broncos' emergency quarterback. The Broncos are also expected to elevate Kendall Hinton from the practice squad. Hinton played some quarterback in college before switching to wide receiver at the start of his junior year at Wake Forest. The Broncos will need to get creative under center, and perhaps Freeman will take snaps in a wildcat formation. He could see a bump in usage as a result, although it's tough to get a grasp on how things will ultimately shake out for the Broncos.

    Published: Sat, Nov 28 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No touches in Sunday's win

    Freeman didn't record a touch in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay operated as a true tandem, as Gordon logged 84 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries while Lindsay registered 82 yards on 16 carries. Freeman was left out as a result, playing just four snaps on offense. The workload will be divvied up in a similar manner as long as both Gordon and Lindsay are available moving forward.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies 26 yards

    Freeman ran for 11 yards on two carries and added two catches on two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's loss in Las Vegas.

    Analysis: Box scores can be deceiving. On the surface, Freeman garnered as many touches Sunday as Phillip Lindsay and produced 24 more yards. In reality, three of Freeman's touches came during Denver's final drive of the game in a blowout loss. The third-year back remains a solid option in the passing game both as a blocker and receiver, a necessity given Lindsay's struggles in both areas. Sunday was not the beginning of a shift toward more Freeman in Denver's offense, however. Expect his work to be…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 17 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • One offensive snap against Falcons

    Freeman did not garner a single rush attempt or target during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons, fielding one offensive snap and 22 special-teams snaps.

    Analysis: The third-year back has gone without an offensive touch in consecutive outings, after collecting 14 combined carries and four receptions over three outings between Weeks 4 and 7. With Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay posing a formidable duo atop Denver's backfield, Freeman's offensive role figures to remain relatively remote in closely contested games. Freeman will slot in as the Broncos' third-string running back heading into a Week 10 matchup against the division rival Raiders.

    Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 5:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No role with healthy RB room

    Freeman garnered no offensive snaps during Sunday's 31-30 win against the Chargers.

    Analysis: The Oregon product got involved with 19 snaps as a member of the special-teams group, but he did not have any offensive role as Phillip Lindsay made his return from a concussion. Freeman had garnered at least one carry in all six of his appearances entering Week 8, but Lindsay (six rushes) and Melvin Gordon (eight) split the RB workload for Denver in a pass-heavy game script. The Broncos will face an Atlanta defense in Week 9 that just surrendered 147 rushing yards and one rushing score to…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 17 scrimmage yards

    Freeman registered 12 rushing yards on three carries, adding a five-yard reception during Sunday's 43-16 loss to Kansas City.

    Analysis: Freeman fielded 18 offensive snaps in Week 7, as Phillip Lindsay was forced to exit late in the second quarter because of a concussion. If Lindsay were forced to sit out Sunday's upcoming matchup against the Chargers' 14th-ranked rush defense, Freeman would once again be inserted into the No. 2 RB role as a complement to Melvin Gordon. Freeman garnered nine offensive touches Week 6 against the Patriots as Gordon sat out with a case of strep throat, meaning he could be in line for a similar…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up 30 yards

    Freeman ran for 26 yards on eight carries and added a four-yard catch during Sunday's 18-12 win over New England.

    Analysis: With Melvin Gordon out (illness), Freeman held onto the No. 2 RB job despite Phillip Lindsay's return to the fold and saw a season-high nine touches. He wasn't able to do much with them, however. Freeman is a solid pass protector and receiver, but he should return to the sideline Sunday against Kansas City assuming Gordon's health improves.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gains 12 yards

    Freeman ran for six yards on three carries and added two catches for six yards during Thursday's 37-28 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Despite an offensive explosion -- by Denver's standards -- Freeman was not heavily featured as RB2. Melvin Gordon racked up 25 touches. Freeman remains a solid pass protector and receiver, but it's hard to see his role expanding in the near future as Phillip Lindsay (toe) may be ready for Week 5's matchup against New England.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gains 35 yards

    Freeman caught both of his targets for 31 yards and ran for four yards on two carries during Sunday's 28-10 loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Freeman helped convert a third-and-long early in the third quarter with a big 28-yard catch-and-run, Denver's longest play of the game. He otherwise played a small supporting role in a Denver rush offense that could not kick into gear after falling behind early. His value heading into Thursday's matchup against the Jets rush defense depends on two things. First, the health of Phillip Lindsay (toe). Second, whether Brett Rypien, Jeff Driskel or even Blake Bortles can pass well enough to keep…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 8:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet day against Steelers

    Freeman registered 20 rushing yards on three carries during Sunday's 26-21 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: With Phillip Lindsay (toe) facing a 2-to-4 week absence, Freeman was not plugged into a comparable role against the Steelers. Though we haven't yet seen the Melvin Gordon-Lindsay dynamic fully unveiled because of the latter going down partway through the season opener, surely the 2018 Pro Bowl back would have been more involved than Freeman was Sunday. With the Broncos ranking in the lower half of the league in team rush attempts thus far in 2020 (26 carries per game), Freeman's upside is…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearly hits paydirt

    Freeman was unable to pick up any yardage on his one rush attempt, but he did collect 12 receiving yards on his lone catch during Monday's 16-14 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Freeman was tackled just shy of the end zone on his fourth-quarter reception. The Broncos tried to dial up a goal-line touchdown run for Freeman on the subsequent play, but he was stopped for no gain before Melvin Gordon eventually punched in Denver's second TD of the night. Phillip Lindsay is set to undergo an MRI on what is believed to be a mild case of turf toe developed during Monday's game, but if he is inactive or limited Week 2, Freeman may see an uptick in usage against a Steelers…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking at roster bubble?

    Freeman may need to fend off competition for the Broncos' No. 3 running back job, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: A third-round pick two years ago, Freeman has been thoroughly unimpressive to this point in his pro career, averaging 3.9 yards on 262 carries and 5.8 yards on 57 receptions. The Broncos gave a vote of no confidence to Freeman when they added Melvin Gordon to a backfield that already had Phillip Lindsay, potentially leaving the Oregon product to duke it out with Khalfani Muhammad and undrafted rookie LeVante Bellamy for the third spot on the depth chart. The team kept three running backs on its…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 17 at 7:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Supplanted by Gordon

    The acquisition of Melvin Gordon leaves Freeman on the outside looking in at Denver's 1-2 punch of Gordon and Phillip Lindsay, Sean Keeler of The Denver Post reports.

    Analysis: There were whispers that Denver was looking for an upgrade over Freeman in free agency, but the investment in Gordon is even more than expected. Freeman hasn't lived up to his billing as a big, savvy bell-cow back, averaging just 3.9 yards per carry in two seasons. His uber-efficient 2018 season aside, Gordon has averaged just 3.80 yards per carry during his career, but he's a more dynamic receiver and has at least shown the ability to be a big-time runner in spurts. Gordon's contract leaves…read more

    Published: Sun, Mar 22 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes second on team in catches

    Freeman finished the 2019 campaign with 496 yards and three touchdowns on 132 carries and 43 catches on 50 targets for 256 yards and a touchdown.

    Analysis: Freeman's 2019 output was similar to that of his rookie season. He averaged 47.0 yards per game as compared to 42.4 as a rookie and 4.3 yards per touch in 2019 as compared to 4.2 in 2018. What changed was how he was gaining yards. Freeman averaged 2.7 catches per game in 2019, up from 1.0 as a rookie. His 43 receptions placed him behind only Courtland Sutton for the team lead. He tallied four or more catches seven times during the season, though five of those were with Joe Flacco under center.…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 4 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Accounts for one of two rushing TDs

    Freeman ran for 28 yards and a touchdown on nine carries and caught both of his targets for nine receiving yards during Sunday's 27-17 win against the Lions.

    Analysis: The record-setting back out of Oregon has eclipsed 35 rushing yards just once since Week 5, but Sunday he broke a skid of six consecutive games without a rushing TD. Freeman was much more involved over the first half of the year in comparison to his current role, as he racked up 11 carries and 3.3 receptions per game between Weeks 1 and 8. Since Week 9, however, the 23-year-old Freeman has been afforded just 9.8 offensive touches per game while failing to exceed 14 receiving yards in any…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to 26 yards

    Freeman ran for 12 yards on five carries and added 14 yards on four catches during Sunday's 23-3 loss in Kansas City.

    Analysis: Freeman, and the Denver ground game more generally, were extremely limited during Sunday's loss. Head coach Vic Fangio told reporters Monday that the poor production was the result of poor blocking, some missed opportunities by the backs, and the Broncos digging themselves into an early hole. It was more of the same for Freeman, who has been held under 30 yards in four of his last six contests. He scored just once during that span. He's a hard back on which to rely, but his receiving ability…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First career receiving TD

    Freeman rushed eight times for 24 yards and caught both of his targets for eight yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: The highlight of Freeman's day was a three-yard receiving touchdown in the final minute of the first half. That was his first career receiving score, though Freeman has emerged as a reliable receiver out of the backfield with 36 catches this season. He has averaged only 7.6 touches per game over the past five after reaching double digits in each of the first eight.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practicing fully

    Freeman (ribs) practiced fully Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Freeman -- who logged five carries for 11 yards and caught all four of his targets for an additional 13 yards last weekend -- is thus good to go for Sunday's game against the Texans, but he's only an option in deeper fantasy formats these days, with his touches down over his last four outings and Phillip Lindsay having handled the bulk of the team's backfield work in that span.

    Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing rib injury

    Freeman was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Freeman may have picked up the injury in the Broncos' Week 13 win over the Chargers, but there's little reason to worry yet that he'll miss Sunday's game against the Texans. The second-year back has been held under 30 scrimmage yards in four straight games and hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 8.

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 24 scrimmage yards

    Freeman carried five times for 11 yards and caught all four of his targets for an additional 13 yards during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: Freeman averaged just 2.2 yards per carry, and, although he received the third-most targets on the team, he finished with a meager 3.3 yards per catch. His long carry went for just five yards as he was held under 30 scrimmage yards for the third time in the last four games. Freeman's ability to make an impact in his current role is in serious question at the moment and he'll look to do more with his opportunities next Sunday against the Texans.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 6:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues decline

    Freeman ran for 20 yards on two carries and added nine yards on two receptions during Sunday's 20-3 loss in Buffalo.

    Analysis: Freeman's four touches marked a season low and his 29 total yards were his second lowest total of the season. The lack of usage is especially surprising as he led Denver running backs with 28 offensive snaps, totaling 56 percent of the team's plays. Part of that can be attributed to Freeman's role as a third-down pass-blocking back, but Freeman's steady decline is still surprising. After totaling double-digit touches in each of the first three games of the season, he hasn't reached 10 in any of…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up 45 yards in loss

    Freeman ran for 31 yards on eight carries and added a 14-yard catch during Sunday's 27-23 loss in Minnesota.

    Analysis: Freeman kept the Broncos alive late in the fourth quarter, taking a swing pass on third and long and juking his defender on his way to a 14-yard gain and first down. The play itself was encouraging, but fantasy managers would be justified in being concerned that Freeman was kept to single-digit touches for the second consecutive game after at logging at least 10 in the first eight contests of 2019. Even with Phillip Lindsay playing well, it's somewhat of a surprise that Freeman hasn't been more…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May cede more work to Lindsay

    Freeman is excepted to handle a smaller role than normal out of the backfield Sunday against the Vikings with the Broncos planning to feature Phillip Lindsay more prominently, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Denver has deployed a fairly even distribution of the workload between Freeman and Lindsay all season, with the latter playing between 40 and 56 percent of the offensive snaps and topping out at 25 touches and the former handling snap shares between 47 and 63 percent and maxing out at 19 touches. Freeman (4.0 yards per carry) has been far less efficient on the ground than Lindsay (4.9 YPC), however, which could provide an explanation behind the Broncos' supposed plan to feature the Lindsay more…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in win over Browns

    Freeman carried the ball five times for 15 yards and caught his only target for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: The second-year RB mostly took a back seat to Phillip Lindsay in this one, as the latter's 30-yard TD run in the third quarter ended up being the winning score for Denver. The 14 scrimmage yards were Freeman's lowest output of the year -- he hadn't produced less than 45 coming into Sunday -- and with the team's bye on tap in Week 10, Freeman's role could be in flux coming out the other side if Lindsay's wrist injury heals enough to allow him to handle pass-protection duties again.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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