DeMarco Murray, RB, Dallas Cowboys (1 Viewer)

[karmarooster]

Murray could have an increased role due to the cowboys problems at o-line and WR. Everything I've heard out of camp has been strongly positive about Murray, and his injury last year was not the type of ACL, Achilles, or patellar that affects explosiveness. Borderline first round pick with the injuries to Matthews and Richardson.

Are the o-line problems more associated with pass blocking or run blocking? Regardless a heavy run game is probably the best game plan to keep Romo upright now with gimpy WRs and TE.

 

[solorca]

Murray could have an increased role due to the cowboys problems at o-line and WR. Everything I've heard out of camp has been strongly positive about Murray, and his injury last year was not the type of ACL, Achilles, or patellar that affects explosiveness. Borderline first round pick with the injuries to Matthews and Richardson.Are the o-line problems more associated with pass blocking or run blocking? Regardless a heavy run game is probably the best game plan to keep Romo upright now with gimpy WRs and TE.

That, and Murray is pretty good in the screen game...so injured receivers may give him more receiving opportunities as well.

 

[duaneok66]

come on, any increase in yards in the screen game is more than negated by the decrease in total yards (and points) of the entire offense if the starting WR(s) are out.

 

[solorca]

come on, any increase in yards in the screen game is more than negated by the decrease in total yards (and points) of the entire offense if the starting WR(s) are out.

Maybe I'm ppr biased, but a couple cheap catches along the way help out a lot.

 

[griff321]

come on, any increase in yards in the screen game is more than negated by the decrease in total yards (and points) of the entire offense if the starting WR(s) are out.

Maybe I'm ppr biased, but a couple cheap catches along the way help out a lot.

I have the same bias and I think he's going to be a special receiving RB.

 

[RedBird33]

Something else to consider about Dallas 5 rushing touchdowns last season- its unusual. Since 2002, only 11 teams have had 5 or less rushing touchdowns in a season. Moreover, no team has had back to back seasons with 5 or less. The average increase from a year with 5 or less TDs to the following year was 5.9 touchdowns.

That puts the Cowboys at 11 TDs based on just the average bounce back from an anomalous lack of rushing TDs. Slotting Murray for 7 or 8 of those (assuming he stays healthy) is hardly crazy considering he is the goal line back, and perhaps judging that the Cowboy rushing game isn't nearly as bad as the average 5 or under rushing team. There were just some BAD offenses on that list- the average number of wins was 4.6 excluding Dallas in 2011. Dallas was 8-8, they are just a much better football team that the 'average' no rushing TD scoring team.

Dallas should score twice as many rushing touchdowns judging by history, and as many as a total of 15 wouldn't be outlandish or unprecedented. If you are trying to project Murray based off last years rushing TD totals you are going to aim too low.

 

[beerbuff]

come on, any increase in yards in the screen game is more than negated by the decrease in total yards (and points) of the entire offense if the starting WR(s) are out.

My feelings exactly, with all th receiving options looking suspect at the beginning of the year and with Felix Jones showing up out of shape Murray has an opportunity to really pile on some points early in the season except for the fact that he has some tough defenses early on. I think he'll be getting a ton of ppr points even if he isn't scoring touchdowns.

 

[MAC_32]

the injury bug should be left out of the equation.

I think that's a mistake, he encounters more violent collisions than most RB's due to his running style. Hard, fast, powerful, high, and little to no elusiveness. That's a recipe for injury. It's no guarantee, but it's more likely than most RB's, ones without current issues anyway.I underestimated him predraft as when healthy he is a more dominant force than I expected, but nothing happened last year to change my mind on his expected health. His current price does not reflect that, so he won't be on any of my teams this year. Maybe after his price corrects.

 

[Shutout]

the injury bug should be left out of the equation.

I think that's a mistake, he encounters more violent collisions than most RB's due to his running style. Hard, fast, powerful, high, and little to no elusiveness. That's a recipe for injury. It's no guarantee, but it's more likely than most RB's, ones without current issues anyway.I underestimated him predraft as when healthy he is a more dominant force than I expected, but nothing happened last year to change my mind on his expected health. His current price does not reflect that, so he won't be on any of my teams this year. Maybe after his price corrects.

Agreed. You can't ignore the way he runs and the injuries he's had. We temper expectations for players ALL THE TIME based on a perceived pattern of injuries that have been sustained in the past. I don't know why we would give Murray a waiver for the same situation.

 

[MAC_32]

Like DMC, I'd be more willing to invest if I felt good about his cuff but Felix has shown time and time again he can't shoulder the load for more than a few games at a time and (imho) the better backup RB Tanner is missing camp with a broken hand.

 

[ponchsox]

Where do you guys rank Murray? Is it crazy to take him before Chris Johnson now?

 

[drfeelgood]

the injury bug should be left out of the equation.

I think that's a mistake, he encounters more violent collisions than most RB's due to his running style. Hard, fast, powerful, high, and little to no elusiveness. That's a recipe for injury. It's no guarantee, but it's more likely than most RB's, ones without current issues anyway.I underestimated him predraft as when healthy he is a more dominant force than I expected, but nothing happened last year to change my mind on his expected health. His current price does not reflect that, so he won't be on any of my teams this year. Maybe after his price corrects.

Agreed. You can't ignore the way he runs and the injuries he's had. We temper expectations for players ALL THE TIME based on a perceived pattern of injuries that have been sustained in the past. I don't know why we would give Murray a waiver for the same situation.

His injury last year was a fluke. Any player that got their foot twisted around when tackled like Murray did last year would have broken their ankle too.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

the injury bug should be left out of the equation.

I think that's a mistake, he encounters more violent collisions than most RB's due to his running style. Hard, fast, powerful, high, and little to no elusiveness. That's a recipe for injury. It's no guarantee, but it's more likely than most RB's, ones without current issues anyway.I underestimated him predraft as when healthy he is a more dominant force than I expected, but nothing happened last year to change my mind on his expected health. His current price does not reflect that, so he won't be on any of my teams this year. Maybe after his price corrects.

Agreed. You can't ignore the way he runs and the injuries he's had. We temper expectations for players ALL THE TIME based on a perceived pattern of injuries that have been sustained in the past. I don't know why we would give Murray a waiver for the same situation.

His injury last year was a fluke. Any player that got their foot twisted around when tackled like Murray did last year would have broken their ankle too.

You don't think most RB's get twisted up in piles during most games, much less a season. Not many broken ankles last year.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Where do you guys rank Murray? Is it crazy to take him before Chris Johnson now?

Dating back to last year I had Murray in the top five but I've had Chris Johnson as a top-three back.Back in May I posted my top five fantasy RBs1. Ray Rice2. Ryan Mathews3. Chris Johnson4. Trent Richardson5. Demarco MurrayMathews injury hadn't happened at that time or Trent Richardson's knee surgery. Also the Dallas offensive line issues hadn't come to the light as they have in the preseason so I take in that information and alter my rankings.I still would keep Johnson ahead of Murray and probably move LeSean McCoy and Arian Foster into the top five while bumping down both Mathews and Richardson.I'm high on Murray so I wouldn't call it crazy to take Murray ahead of CJ if you prefer him but I have always had CJ ranked ahead of Murray so I would take Johnson if it were my pick.

 

[drfeelgood]

the injury bug should be left out of the equation.

I think that's a mistake, he encounters more violent collisions than most RB's due to his running style. Hard, fast, powerful, high, and little to no elusiveness. That's a recipe for injury. It's no guarantee, but it's more likely than most RB's, ones without current issues anyway.I underestimated him predraft as when healthy he is a more dominant force than I expected, but nothing happened last year to change my mind on his expected health. His current price does not reflect that, so he won't be on any of my teams this year. Maybe after his price corrects.

Agreed. You can't ignore the way he runs and the injuries he's had. We temper expectations for players ALL THE TIME based on a perceived pattern of injuries that have been sustained in the past. I don't know why we would give Murray a waiver for the same situation.

His injury last year was a fluke. Any player that got their foot twisted around when tackled like Murray did last year would have broken their ankle too.

You don't think most RB's get twisted up in piles during most games, much less a season. Not many broken ankles last year.

I don't think most RBs feet get turned all the way around with pounds of weight on them.

 

[MAC_32]

the injury bug should be left out of the equation.

I think that's a mistake, he encounters more violent collisions than most RB's due to his running style. Hard, fast, powerful, high, and little to no elusiveness. That's a recipe for injury. It's no guarantee, but it's more likely than most RB's, ones without current issues anyway.I underestimated him predraft as when healthy he is a more dominant force than I expected, but nothing happened last year to change my mind on his expected health. His current price does not reflect that, so he won't be on any of my teams this year. Maybe after his price corrects.

Agreed. You can't ignore the way he runs and the injuries he's had. We temper expectations for players ALL THE TIME based on a perceived pattern of injuries that have been sustained in the past. I don't know why we would give Murray a waiver for the same situation.

His injury last year was a fluke. Any player that got their foot twisted around when tackled like Murray did last year would have broken their ankle too.

It's one of the problems of running upright, get low and stay low and that's less likely to happen, which is exactly my point.

 

[Shutout]

the injury bug should be left out of the equation.

I think that's a mistake, he encounters more violent collisions than most RB's due to his running style. Hard, fast, powerful, high, and little to no elusiveness. That's a recipe for injury. It's no guarantee, but it's more likely than most RB's, ones without current issues anyway.I underestimated him predraft as when healthy he is a more dominant force than I expected, but nothing happened last year to change my mind on his expected health. His current price does not reflect that, so he won't be on any of my teams this year. Maybe after his price corrects.

Agreed. You can't ignore the way he runs and the injuries he's had. We temper expectations for players ALL THE TIME based on a perceived pattern of injuries that have been sustained in the past. I don't know why we would give Murray a waiver for the same situation.

His injury last year was a fluke. Any player that got their foot twisted around when tackled like Murray did last year would have broken their ankle too.

It's one of the problems of running upright, get low and stay low and that's less likely to happen, which is exactly my point.

yep and its not jus the ankle, he was also hurt in camp and he also had issues in college.It just seems to reason, if you are unbiased about it, that the more a RB runs upright, the more area he exposes to hits and the more likely he is to take injuries to those areas and/or get caught up with LARGE men wrapping you up and spinning you down to the ground. A cleat gets caught or a foot gets planted and its a LOT of weight cranking you like a drill bit. Murray reminds me,in terms of risk to injury, of chris brown. Now Chris was taller, but Murray is tall for a RB and when these tall guys run upright, it literally gives defenders about a foot more of area to target. When these 5'9" guys get tackled, they just get piled up on and the weight comes from shoulder pads straigh down. But when you see Murray get tackled, he looks like the action secenes from the Expendables where a defender's shoulder is being speared into his legs and stomach.

 

[VaTerp]

Where do you guys rank Murray? Is it crazy to take him before Chris Johnson now?

There are SO MANY questions about every RB after the top 3 that I think you could make a very good argument for or against taking as many as 6-7 guys as to the next RB off the board.

 

[simey]

It's one of the problems of running upright, get low and stay low and that's less likely to happen, which is exactly my point.

Adrian Peterson is another back with an upright running style. He also crashes into people like a ram. I've always been surprised that he hasn't been injured more. Ryan Matthews runs upright too. Anyway, I like DeMarco Murray. Barring an injury that will make him miss time, I think he will have a good year. There are a lot of RBs with injury history or coming off a bad injury, and I think you just have to hope for the best. Fred Taylor used to get injured a lot, but then he went through a spell where he had three consecutive years where he was healthy for pretty much the whole season. You just never know.

 

[MAC_32]

It's one of the problems of running upright, get low and stay low and that's less likely to happen, which is exactly my point.

Adrian Peterson is another back with an upright running style. He also crashes into people like a ram. I've always been surprised that he hasn't been injured more. Ryan Matthews runs upright too. Anyway, I like DeMarco Murray. Barring an injury that will make him miss time, I think he will have a good year. There are a lot of RBs with injury history or coming off a bad injury, and I think you just have to hope for the best. Fred Taylor used to get injured a lot, but then he went through a spell where he had three consecutive years where he was healthy for pretty much the whole season. You just never know.

I disagree with Mathews' style, but I'll admit to not watching as much of him as others. Few times in school and whenever the Bolts are on national tv, but I think we're looking at something south of 10 games whereas I've watched a lot more of these other guys over the course of their careers. Regardless, I don't think Mathews is a good example given his issues staying healthy. Besides AD being a freak of nature, I think he does a better job protecting his body in the piles. He runs violently and tall in space, but he's more selective in traffic. I think that's a big reason why he's stayed somewhat healthy throughout his career. Murray's more fearless, or careless depending how you want to look at it, in traffic. Good for extra yards on the play, but more at risk of an injury.

 

[karmarooster]

It's one of the problems of running upright, get low and stay low and that's less likely to happen, which is exactly my point.

Adrian Peterson is another back with an upright running style. He also crashes into people like a ram. I've always been surprised that he hasn't been injured more. Ryan Matthews runs upright too. Anyway, I like DeMarco Murray. Barring an injury that will make him miss time, I think he will have a good year. There are a lot of RBs with injury history or coming off a bad injury, and I think you just have to hope for the best. Fred Taylor used to get injured a lot, but then he went through a spell where he had three consecutive years where he was healthy for pretty much the whole season. You just never know.

I have it as something like:FosterRiceMcCoyCJDMCForteMurray Those are the only ones I would take in the first round.

 

[Shutout]

It's one of the problems of running upright, get low and stay low and that's less likely to happen, which is exactly my point.

Adrian Peterson is another back with an upright running style. He also crashes into people like a ram. I've always been surprised that he hasn't been injured more. Ryan Matthews runs upright too. Anyway, I like DeMarco Murray. Barring an injury that will make him miss time, I think he will have a good year. There are a lot of RBs with injury history or coming off a bad injury, and I think you just have to hope for the best. Fred Taylor used to get injured a lot, but then he went through a spell where he had three consecutive years where he was healthy for pretty much the whole season. You just never know.

The difference is lateral agility. Greg cossell actually has an article comparing the differences of these two guys and how Murray's lack of lateral agility opens him up to take some punishing hits.Sorry, no link but I'm pretty sure it was a June, 2012 article and it was an interview. Might be able to google it up.

 

[simey]

The difference is lateral agility. Greg cossell actually has an article comparing the differences of these two guys and how Murray's lack of lateral agility opens him up to take some punishing hits.Sorry, no link but I'm pretty sure it was a June, 2012 article and it was an interview. Might be able to google it up.

You don't need a link...I believe what you're saying. I hope Murray develops some of that lateral agility this year, because he is one of my keepers. We can keep three players, but they all have to be in different positions. Mine are Stafford, Murray, and Nicks, and all three could be ticking time bombs for injury, but I asked my magic 8 ball if they would have healthy years, and it said "Outlook Good."

 

[MAC_32]

The difference is lateral agility. Greg cossell actually has an article comparing the differences of these two guys and how Murray's lack of lateral agility opens him up to take some punishing hits.Sorry, no link but I'm pretty sure it was a June, 2012 article and it was an interview. Might be able to google it up.

You don't need a link...I believe what you're saying. I hope Murray develops some of that lateral agility this year, because he is one of my keepers. We can keep three players, but they all have to be in different positions. Mine are Stafford, Murray, and Nicks, and all three could be ticking time bombs for injury, but I asked my magic 8 ball if they would have healthy years, and it said "Outlook Good."

I'd be comfortable with the other 2, felt all along Stafford's health issues were probably flukes and as banged up as Nicks always seems to be he seems to be the type that can still play well despite being hurt.

 

[SYMPHONY X]

Not sure if anyone has brought up Murray's tough-looking schedule (some people say throw strength of scheule out the window..I am not one of them), but I can't envision the Cowboy's O-line opening up many holes against some of the stout defensive fronts that they will be facing all year long. Maybe a few cupcakes in there, but man, is it looking brutal for Mr. Murray overall:

1 at New York Giants

2 at Seattle Seahawks

3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

4 Chicago Bears

Bye week

6 at Baltimore Ravens

7 at Carolina Panthers

8 New York Giants

9 at Atlanta Falcons

10 at Philadelphia Eagles

11 Cleveland Browns

12 Washington Redskins

13 Philadelphia Eagles

14 at Cincinnati Bengals

15 Pittsburgh Steelers

16 New Orleans Saints

In PPR leagues, Murray may put up some decent numbers via dump-offs and screens, but I can't see him making much hay behind his poor O-line this year.

 

[Shutout]

Not sure if anyone has brought up Murray's tough-looking schedule (some people say throw strength of scheule out the window..I am not one of them), but I can't envision the Cowboy's O-line opening up many holes against some of the stout defensive fronts that they will be facing all year long. Maybe a few cupcakes in there, but man, is it looking brutal for Mr. Murray overall:1 at New York Giants2 at Seattle Seahawks3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers4 Chicago BearsBye week6 at Baltimore Ravens7 at Carolina Panthers8 New York Giants9 at Atlanta Falcons10 at Philadelphia Eagles11 Cleveland Browns12 Washington Redskins13 Philadelphia Eagles14 at Cincinnati Bengals15 Pittsburgh Steelers16 New Orleans SaintsIn PPR leagues, Murray may put up some decent numbers via dump-offs and screens, but I can't see him making much hay behind his poor O-line this year.

Good point. We have spent a lot of time discussing this and that but maybe we need to drill a little deeper. That line should get some bodies back soon but as it is now, it would be a big concern to face those teams with wat they have.

 

[need2know]

Not sure if anyone has brought up Murray's tough-looking schedule (some people say throw strength of scheule out the window..I am not one of them), but I can't envision the Cowboy's O-line opening up many holes against some of the stout defensive fronts that they will be facing all year long. Maybe a few cupcakes in there, but man, is it looking brutal for Mr. Murray overall:1 at New York Giants2 at Seattle Seahawks3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers4 Chicago BearsBye week6 at Baltimore Ravens7 at Carolina Panthers8 New York Giants9 at Atlanta Falcons10 at Philadelphia Eagles11 Cleveland Browns12 Washington Redskins13 Philadelphia Eagles14 at Cincinnati Bengals15 Pittsburgh Steelers16 New Orleans SaintsIn PPR leagues, Murray may put up some decent numbers via dump-offs and screens, but I can't see him making much hay behind his poor O-line this year.

with that oline and the tough schedule I dont see dallas having a good year. makes me happy as an eagles fan

 

[Monsters of the Midway]

I have it as something like:FosterRiceMcCoyCJDMCForteMurray Those are the only ones I would take in the first round.

My rankings are similar though I have Trent Richardson atop that 3rd tier and also add Charles.

 

[Raider Nation]

Anyone watching the Rams/Cowboys game? Murray just made a SICK open-field move after taking a pass in the flat from Romo. Two LBs were closing on him (one of them Laurinaitis). Murray made two insane jukes, the second of which caused the LBs to crash into each other. Great stuff. Dare I say it was Barry Sanders-esque.

 

[JMJ]

This guy has amazing football speed. I'm sure he did run a fast 40 time, but 40 speed and football speed are usually two different things. This guy runs strong, and he runs fast!

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Anyone watching the Rams/Cowboys game? Murray just made a SICK open-field move after taking a pass in the flat from Romo. Two LBs were closing on him (one of them Laurinaitis). Murray made two insane jukes, the second of which caused the LBs to crash into each other. Great stuff. Dare I say it was Barry Sanders-esque.

That was an incredible play all around. Romo had a pretty sick juke to buy himself enough time to get it to Murray, who got the ball at a standstill with 4 defenders between him and the 1st down marker and go through all of them.

 

[Raider Nation]

Anyone watching the Rams/Cowboys game? Murray just made a SICK open-field move after taking a pass in the flat from Romo. Two LBs were closing on him (one of them Laurinaitis). Murray made two insane jukes, the second of which caused the LBs to crash into each other. Great stuff. Dare I say it was Barry Sanders-esque.

That was an incredible play all around. Romo had a pretty sick juke to buy himself enough time to get it to Murray, who got the ball at a standstill with 4 defenders between him and the 1st down marker and go through all of them.

The replay of this game is starting right now on NFLN...

 

[Bo Skiboski]

I don't get the love for this guy at all, I mean not at all. It's like some pundit ranked him a top 7 rb by default and every other expert jumped on the bandwagon. People are taking this guy late in the first round?? It's like Ingram last year only 10 times worse. I think he'll have some nice games but this guy is going about 3 rounds too high.

 

[kutta]

I don't get the love for this guy at all, I mean not at all. It's like some pundit ranked him a top 7 rb by default and every other expert jumped on the bandwagon. People are taking this guy late in the first round?? It's like Ingram last year only 10 times worse. I think he'll have some nice games but this guy is going about 3 rounds too high.

Really? You're equating a rookie last year who didn't play much to a guy who broke records in the few games he played? There are zero similarities between the two.

 

[Mile High]

I don't get the love for this guy at all, I mean not at all. It's like some pundit ranked him a top 7 rb by default and every other expert jumped on the bandwagon. People are taking this guy late in the first round?? It's like Ingram last year only 10 times worse. I think he'll have some nice games but this guy is going about 3 rounds too high.

Maybe ranking him as a top 7 rb is a little to high, saying he's no better then a 4th to 5th round pick shows that you are high.

 

[pwtrash]

I don't get the love for this guy at all, I mean not at all. It's like some pundit ranked him a top 7 rb by default and every other expert jumped on the bandwagon. People are taking this guy late in the first round?? It's like Ingram last year only 10 times worse. I think he'll have some nice games but this guy is going about 3 rounds too high.

In games with a true fullback last year, he averaged 10.1, 9.3, 6.3, and 6.8 yards per carry.Once Fiammetta went down, he had 2.9, 4.0, and 3.2. In week 14, (Fiammetta was back), he was up to 5 before he broke his ankle.The teams he struggled with? Washington, Miami, and Arizona. The teams against which he had success? STL, PHI, SEA, BUF, NYG. With a fullback in front of him, he was everything the most optimistic pundits had predicted for Ingram (625 yards rushing, 7.825ypc in those 5 games). I think it's reasonable to question his ability to remain uninjured (as many on this thread have done), but comparing him to an untested rookie is questionable, it seems to me. 7.8 ypc is pretty amazing. I don't think he'll do that this year, because he has stiffer competition. He also has an offensive line that seems pretty porous at this point. But it's hard to think of 5 backs who will get much more opportunity and there aren't a whole lot who have the speed+power of Murray. If he stays healthy, he seems as reasonable a top-5 prediction as anyone else.TL;DR: If Murray drops to the 4-5 rd in your league, please tell me where to sign up.

 

[jaylasoul14]

Last minute draft, is murray a clear cut top 12 pick with Felix looking like doo doo?

 

[mbuehner]

Last minute draft, is murray a clear cut top 12 pick with Felix looking like doo doo?

Top 12? Yes (well, his ADP is 13th). Clear cut? After the first 7 there's no such thing. As good a risk as anybody else you're going to take there (unless you go TE) is probably the best anyone can say. Looks better in PPR imo, but for some reason the pundits think otherwise. The kid can catch and run.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Has anyone taken a closer look at his injury history? He's no doubt been injured, but I feel like the extent of said injuries have been overstated..

Freshman: Played in 11 of 14 games (dislocated knee)

Sophomore: Played in 13 of 14 games (hamstring tear)

Junior: Played in 12 of 13 games (not sure)

Senior: Played in 14 of 14 games

I think most injuries occurred towards the end of the each season which makes me believe he'll hold up for the majority of the season until it reaches a "tipping point". I've heard some say you should begin to worry around the 220-240 carry mark. IMO, this tells me he'll be a great sell high candidate before the playoff stretch if you'd like to possibly neutralize your risk. Of course, this could also mean absolutely nothing.

I feel like the injury bug is the biggest knock on Murray at this point. Sure, DAL has some tough match-ups and the offensive line looks abysmal but I think Murray has the talent to overcome it.

 

[firstseason1988]

Has anyone taken a closer look at his injury history? He's no doubt been injured, but I feel like the extent of said injuries have been overstated..Freshman: Played in 11 of 14 games (dislocated knee)Sophomore: Played in 13 of 14 games (hamstring tear)Junior: Played in 12 of 13 games (not sure)Senior: Played in 14 of 14 gamesI think most injuries occurred towards the end of the each season which makes me believe he'll hold up for the majority of the season until it reaches a "tipping point". I've heard some say you should begin to worry around the 220-240 carry mark. IMO, this tells me he'll be a great sell high candidate before the playoff stretch if you'd like to possibly neutralize your risk. Of course, this could also mean absolutely nothing. I feel like the injury bug is the biggest knock on Murray at this point. Sure, DAL has some tough match-ups and the offensive line looks abysmal but I think Murray has the talent to overcome it.

I like the thinking... Personally, unless it is a recurring leg/foot injury, I don't try to predict injuries. Matt Stafford helped me win 3 out of the 4 leagues I was in, Stafford was getting drafted lower because of injuries, this year, his draft position is like he is made of steel. Which is why he isn't on any of my teams...My point is, consider injury history, but you are digging deep here.

 

[Native]

Murray owners must be thrilled at the number of touches Demarco had today. 20 Carries, several targets and no sign of Felix. Garrett with a huge vote of confidence in Murray tonight. He looked great grinding out tough yards against a defense that outplayed the Dallas OL for most of the night.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Shocking that Felix really never even touched the ball. Murray is set to have 300 carries it would seem.

 

[Native]

Shocking that Felix really never even touched the ball. Murray is set to have 300 carries it would seem.

Only concern is that he doesnt shy away from contact - hes a candidate to get dinged at some point just by nature of the way he runs. Maybe it was just the Giants DEF but he took some hits tonight.

 

[CrazyFox]

I like how Murray was still running so hard and fast at the end of the game. He wore them down in the 2nd half. If he stays healthy he is money.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Shocking that Felix really never even touched the ball. Murray is set to have 300 carries it would seem.

Only concern is that he doesnt shy away from contact - hes a candidate to get dinged at some point just by nature of the way he runs. Maybe it was just the Giants DEF but he took some hits tonight.

He also dished out some hits, he knocked the wind out of Blackburn on that one play, drove his helmet right into his gut.

 

[mbuehner]

Pads didnt look high tonight. Blackburn will tell you that (though he didnt explode into his gap and let murray come to him, which the giants did the whole second half. They looked tired and badly conditioned).

 

[moderated]

He always gets knocked up but when he's on the field there aren't many better options.

Tough inside runner with outside ability and breakaway speed.

He's ryan Mathews II

 

[BigSteelThrill]

The Dallas Cowboys are now 6-0 when RB DeMarco Murray gets at least 20 carries.

 

[Mile High]

Shocking that Felix really never even touched the ball. Murray is set to have 300 carries it would seem.

Only concern is that he doesnt shy away from contact - hes a candidate to get dinged at some point just by nature of the way he runs. Maybe it was just the Giants DEF but he took some hits tonight.

He also dished out some hits, he knocked the wind out of Blackburn on that one play, drove his helmet right into his gut.

That how the good backs do it. Punish them in the 2nd half.

 

[moderated]

The Dallas Cowboys are now 6-0 when RB DeMarco Murray gets at least 20 carries.

Isn't that stat pretty irrelevant at this point?