RB Ezekiel Elliott, LAC (5 Viewers)

[need2know]

I have to say I'm impressed with Zeke. He didn't mail it in. Looks to be in the best shape he's ever been. Lean, quick. Looks like a completely different player. And absolutely Dallas could have used him this year. They now realize Pollard is not who they thought he was. Typical change of pace to lead back struggles.

Future HOfer?

i think he needs more numbers.....

 

[jobarules]

I have to say I'm impressed with Zeke. He didn't mail it in. Looks to be in the best shape he's ever been. Lean, quick. Looks like a completely different player. And absolutely Dallas could have used him this year. They now realize Pollard is not who they thought he was. Typical change of pace to lead back struggles.

Future HOfer?

i think he needs more numbers.....

Probably but I certainly think he's better than some of the guys nominated in the HOF thread like Tiki, George, and Alexander. Not saying they'll make it.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

Watch this guy be a league winner down the stretch. There really is no rhyme or reason. To this hobby

I had reasons in dynasty to hold him, and I benefitted to the tune of 25.50 points (23.50 Half PPR plus one tackle for IDP purposes). I didn't even want to start him against Pittsburgh, so you're half-right. But he's great bench depth to have in case something happened to Stevenson. I don't know that if when Bill Belichick sits down and sees the YPC and the film he'll be overly happy, but he fed Zeke in a big fantasy football game tonight.

He had a killer full PPR night. Like, totally legit.

Not just that, but running down that INT will earn him credit in the locker room. That was a big play.

Dammit! Didn’t watch the game but had underwhelming Pitt defense starting.

Sad to hear Zeke saved a possible TD.

He was the only one who even tried to stop it. Not saying they almost scored, because he caught the guy and tackled him nowhere near goal line. But if he had jogged or given up on the play, or worried about his body over the score, the guy walks in.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I have to say I'm impressed with Zeke. He didn't mail it in. Looks to be in the best shape he's ever been. Lean, quick. Looks like a completely different player. And absolutely Dallas could have used him this year. They now realize Pollard is not who they thought he was. Typical change of pace to lead back struggles.

I'm not sure he would have done much more than Pollard. I see them about the same, which is a disappointment for Pollard. But the "Zeke is washed up" narrative is looking a bit foolish. He can still contribute to a team and earn carries every game.

 

[Faust]

Beyond RB stats, Ezekiel Elliott's tackle impresses Patriots

 

[Dez]

My teammate and I was doing our cuts today for the FFPC and he suggested dropping Zeke and I said no can't do that maybe he will go back to Dallas. 6 hours later this report comes out.
Also Zeke just helped me win $75,000 and the NFFC cutline championship with his 21 point week 16 so I couldn't drop him just yet.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Cowboys and RB Ezekiel Elliott have mutual interest in a reunion.

It’s a move that would make sense for both parties after Dallas let Tony Pollard walk in free agency, particularly considering Elliott played with the Patriots on a one-year contract in 2023. Rico Dowdle currently sits atop the Dallas depth chart at running back, followed by second-year change of pace back Deuce Vaughn, failed between-the-tackles grinder Malik Davis, and former Jaguars retread Snoop Conner. It remains to be seen what comes of the recent rumor, but Zeke proved he can still handle a significant workload after managing 120 touches during the final six games of the 2023 season while in New England.
36m ago
Source: Jeremy Fowler

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

My teammate and I was doing our cuts today for the FFPC and he suggested dropping Zeke and I said no can't do that maybe he will go back to Dallas. 6 hours later this report comes out.
Also Zeke just helped me win $75,000 and the NFFC cutline championship with his 21 point week 16 so I couldn't drop him just yet.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Cowboys and RB Ezekiel Elliott have mutual interest in a reunion.

It’s a move that would make sense for both parties after Dallas let Tony Pollard walk in free agency, particularly considering Elliott played with the Patriots on a one-year contract in 2023. Rico Dowdle currently sits atop the Dallas depth chart at running back, followed by second-year change of pace back Deuce Vaughn, failed between-the-tackles grinder Malik Davis, and former Jaguars retread Snoop Conner. It remains to be seen what comes of the recent rumor, but Zeke proved he can still handle a significant workload after managing 120 touches during the final six games of the 2023 season while in New England.
36m ago
Source: Jeremy Fowler

I saw this topic updated and fully expected it to be @Faust saying he signed in DAL.

They haven’t made any move at the position so it makes perfect sense.

I still expect them to draft a guy too.

 

[Faust]

Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys moving closer to a reunion

 

[TVT 0 N S T A]

5th round RB or an over-the-hill ex-Cowboy. The Cowboys backs are really against the wall.

JK Dobbins? AJ Dillon? Pretty minimal fall-out from the draft. Hubbard? Sanders? James Conner?

 

[The Frankman]

Cowboys signed RB Ezekiel Elliott, formerly of the Patriots.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport were first on the report, stating that the Cowboys and Elliott have agreed to terms on a deal pending a physical. The two sides parted ways last offseason as part of a cap-saving move that cleared $11 million for the Cowboys last offseason. Zeke would eventually land in New England, where he served as a lightly-used backup before turning into a PPR merchant Week 14 after Rhamondre Stevenson was sidelined with a high-ankle injury. Over the final five weeks of the season, Zeke rushed for 72-213-1, while adding another 27-159-2 through the air. He averaged a mere 3.5 YPC on the season, and at almost 29 years old, continues to look like a player who has hit the proverbial wall. Opportunities will be easy to come by in a Dallas backfield that currently features Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, and Royce Freeman, but Zeke shouldn’t be viewed as a permanent solution to this backfield’s problems. With that said, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy stubbornly deploy him in a lead role early on.
- NFL Network's Tom Pelissero

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[need2know]

obv this is the move that takes the cowboys back to the superbowl

 

[Bankerguy]

His position flexibility to play Center cannot be under sold here...

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

I might be in the minority here, but I'm actually pretty excited for this unexpected RB depth if no other major moves are made. He didn't look half bad to me when he wasn't banged up in 2022. I know the stat line wasn't pretty for 2023, but what threat did the Patriots offense have to keep defenses honest? It's not like I sat down and watched every carry, but it seemed like most of the assessments from the talking heads I trust was that he looked okay performing in a bad offense.

He'll turn 29 just ahead of the season. I know that's as old of a 29 that you will find at the position for someone without a major injury. However, going strictly off of hive mindset, you would swear that the man is 32 or 33. I have younger RBs with more intriguing upside, but if you're telling me that I have to pencil in my bye week replacements now, and that Zeke is sharing a backfield with Dowdle and Vaughn, I'll take Zeke and the TD potential.

 

[Faust]

Tom Pelissero
Reunion: Three-time Pro Bowl RB Ezekiel Elliott agreed to terms with the #Cowboys pending physical, sources tell me and @RapSheet.

With Tony Pollard gone and Elliott coming off a strong finish to his lone season in New England, it’s time to Feed Zeke again in Dallas.

https://x.com/tompelissero/status/1784892922430652643?s=61

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

They never should have let him leave given what they’ve done since his departure. They could have really used him last year.

He won’t break the long one but he doesn’t fumble, gets positive yardage and can pass block.

Every team in the league should have tried to get him as their backup.

 

[Dez]

YAHTZEE !

 

[JohnnyU]

I might be in the minority here, but I'm actually pretty excited for this unexpected RB depth if no other major moves are made. He didn't look half bad to me when he wasn't banged up in 2022. I know the stat line wasn't pretty for 2023, but what threat did the Patriots offense have to keep defenses honest? It's not like I sat down and watched every carry, but it seemed like most of the assessments from the talking heads I trust was that he looked okay performing in a bad offense.

He'll turn 29 just ahead of the season. I know that's as old of a 29 that you will find at the position for someone without a major injury. However, going strictly off of hive mindset, you would swear that the man is 32 or 33. I have younger RBs with more intriguing upside, but if you're telling me that I have to pencil in my bye week replacements now, and that Zeke is sharing a backfield with Dowdle and Vaughn, I'll take Zeke and the TD potential.

That would be great but Dallas won’t have a rushing TD this year.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

I might be in the minority here, but I'm actually pretty excited for this unexpected RB depth if no other major moves are made. He didn't look half bad to me when he wasn't banged up in 2022. I know the stat line wasn't pretty for 2023, but what threat did the Patriots offense have to keep defenses honest? It's not like I sat down and watched every carry, but it seemed like most of the assessments from the talking heads I trust was that he looked okay performing in a bad offense.

He'll turn 29 just ahead of the season. I know that's as old of a 29 that you will find at the position for someone without a major injury. However, going strictly off of hive mindset, you would swear that the man is 32 or 33. I have younger RBs with more intriguing upside, but if you're telling me that I have to pencil in my bye week replacements now, and that Zeke is sharing a backfield with Dowdle and Vaughn, I'll take Zeke and the TD potential.

That would be great but Dallas won’t have a rushing TD this year.

I'm not sure if I would be more excited with the O-line of 3 or 4 years ago or the Zeke of 3 or 4 years ago. Dak and Lamb at least give defenses something to account for. 1st round O-lineman selection doesn't hurt either.

This isn't Zeke = championship. This is Zeke = cool, another guy in the mix that might have a matchup against a trash run defense in a week that I need him.

 

[Phil Elliott]

I might be in the minority here, but I'm actually pretty excited for this unexpected RB depth if no other major moves are made. He didn't look half bad to me when he wasn't banged up in 2022. I know the stat line wasn't pretty for 2023, but what threat did the Patriots offense have to keep defenses honest? It's not like I sat down and watched every carry, but it seemed like most of the assessments from the talking heads I trust was that he looked okay performing in a bad offense.

He'll turn 29 just ahead of the season. I know that's as old of a 29 that you will find at the position for someone without a major injury. However, going strictly off of hive mindset, you would swear that the man is 32 or 33. I have younger RBs with more intriguing upside, but if you're telling me that I have to pencil in my bye week replacements now, and that Zeke is sharing a backfield with Dowdle and Vaughn, I'll take Zeke and the TD potential.

That would be great but Dallas won’t have a rushing TD this year.

The defense will.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

YAHTZEE !

Congratulations on your renewed fortunes. I recall you had shares.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I might be in the minority here, but I'm actually pretty excited for this unexpected RB depth if no other major moves are made. He didn't look half bad to me when he wasn't banged up in 2022. I know the stat line wasn't pretty for 2023, but what threat did the Patriots offense have to keep defenses honest? It's not like I sat down and watched every carry, but it seemed like most of the assessments from the talking heads I trust was that he looked okay performing in a bad offense.

He'll turn 29 just ahead of the season. I know that's as old of a 29 that you will find at the position for someone without a major injury. However, going strictly off of hive mindset, you would swear that the man is 32 or 33. I have younger RBs with more intriguing upside, but if you're telling me that I have to pencil in my bye week replacements now, and that Zeke is sharing a backfield with Dowdle and Vaughn, I'll take Zeke and the TD potential.

That would be great but Dallas won’t have a rushing TD this year.

I'm not sure if I would be more excited with the O-line of 3 or 4 years ago or the Zeke of 3 or 4 years ago. Dak and Lamb at least give defenses something to account for. 1st round O-lineman selection doesn't hurt either.

This isn't Zeke = championship. This is Zeke = cool, another guy in the mix that might have a matchup against a trash run defense in a week that I need him.

Every FF team needs a Zeke. Set it and forget it. He might might not get ya 30, but he’ll get ya 10. Might pop for 20. Probably mostly something in between.

I’d plug that in at RB2 or Flex all day.

 

[Faust]

Todd Archer

Mike McCarthy said it wouldn’t be “fair,” to ask Ezekiel Elliott to carry the ball as much as he did in his first tenure with the Cowboys. “That’s not going to be his role. We are going to be a running back by committee.” But said he’s not seen a drop off in Elliott’s movement.

https://x.com/toddarcher/status/1789326591048253726?s=61

 

[Faust]

Jon Machota
Ezekiel Elliott: “I still view myself as a starter in this league. But also, I got to take care of my body and make sure that I’m fresh for when it matters. What that’s going to look like, I’m not necessarily sure, but we’ll figure that out.”

On RB by committee: “I don’t know exactly what it looks like, but we’ll see. I just, I love football. I’m going to do whatever I need to do to help this team win. Whatever that is.”

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[Payne]

He is worth a pick at some point. Double digit TD's are not out of the question.

 

[Payne]

The more I think about it, the more I think Zeke may be the steal of the draft this year.

He will be 29. Younger than:
Henry
Jones
Ekeler
Connor
Mostert
Edwards

Guys all ranked ahead of him, yet Zeke is In a better, well-known offense than any of these guys.

Pollard was eighth in carries inside the 5 and converted on only 25%.

Zeke is also going to be the passing down back.

So here is a guy you can draft as a low-end RB#3 that could get 65 yards and a rushing TD and 2 receptions for 20 yards each week. 16.5 points in a PPR format.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Might be the best non-QB contract in the league.

EE’s salary is the #39th highest among RBs.

 

[jm192]

He's not Zeke of yesteryear, but you're not paying that price either.

He's tripped into an amazing situation for fantasy. They'll limit his rushing touches, but none of the guys on the roster really worry you. Zeke should be the leader of the committee. He showed he still has the receiving chops last year with New England. He can pass protect. I would assume he sees the bulk of the RB targets. And then he'll see the goal line work. Not to mention Dallas has a very good OL and a really nice offense overall.

He's probably safely getting you ~1,000 total yards and 7-8 TD's with 10 TD upside given the offense.

I've got him at RB34. Fantasypros and FBG have him at 37. I like him a lot for the cost.

 

[Ray_T]

He's not Zeke of yesteryear, but you're not paying that price either.

He's tripped into an amazing situation for fantasy. They'll limit his rushing touches, but none of the guys on the roster really worry you. Zeke should be the leader of the committee. He showed he still has the receiving chops last year with New England. He can pass protect. I would assume he sees the bulk of the RB targets. And then he'll see the goal line work. Not to mention Dallas has a very good OL and a really nice offense overall.

He's probably safely getting you ~1,000 total yards and 7-8 TD's with 10 TD upside given the offense.

I've got him at RB34. Fantasypros and FBG have him at 37. I like him a lot for the cost.

I dont know if he gets 1000 yards. 900 maybe. but I think he has better upside than 10 TD. I think hes still a great goal line back and hes running behind a good line. I'd say if hes healthy he should get 9+ TD easily.

either way its semantics. if he gets 100 less yards and 2 extra TD as I think he will the fantasy points isnt all that different. his value is likely correct with your estimate. I just disagree with how we get to that number. I think it will be less yards and more TD.

 

[JohnnyU]

He's only 28, but seems like 38.

 

[Payne]

He's only 28, but seems like 38.

See my post just above about the players older than him that he is currently ranked behind.

If those players can do it, no reason Zeke can't.

 

[JohnnyU]

He's only 28, but seems like 38.

See my post just above about the players older than him that he is currently ranked behind.

If those players can do it, no reason Zeke can't.

I disagree with that statement, because some players are close to the cliff and others are peaking over it. I'm not saying Elliott is peaking over it, but he could be. If we could figure that out it would make fantasy football easier.

 

[BobbyLayne]

For redraft full PPR, I have him RB42 rn. Which means I’ll never take him because he’s def going to have a ADP in the low 30s.

Feel like it will be Dowdle & a sprinkling of the littlest guy between the 20s. Zeke hasn’t hit 1K YFS since 2021. Should be able to fall into the end zone 8-10 times. Will be serviceable a handful of weeks but I just don’t see much upside.

He’ll be off the board before he bubbles up into view, and I’m fine with that. Dallas has had a strange offseason where they didn’t address some glaring needs & they have yet to lockup their core stars. Don’t really understand the vision. The entire staff (HC & coordinators) are on 1-year deals & hinting they’re unhappy. They are stagnating while other NFC teams are improving. I have them as a 6 seed rn but could def see them missing the postseason.

 

[Ray_T]

He's only 28, but seems like 38.

See my post just above about the players older than him that he is currently ranked behind.

If those players can do it, no reason Zeke can't.

there are some hard miles on that odometer though. its not just about age, its also about usage. though I think fully in shape and if he stays healthy he can have a good year.

its the staying healthy thing that may be the most difficult if they use him a lot.

I like Zeke, and hope he has a good year. I just question whether hes a starting RB for fantasy anymore. if you can get him as a RB3 I think you've done ok. and if you somehow get him as your RB4, youve done really well. the latest ADP i found on him had him as the 39th RB off the board at 123 overall (on average), and thats RB4 territory. at that price I dont think you can lose. even if you want to grab him a round earlier to make sure you get him I dont think you will be disappointed at the price.

 

[JohnnyU]

For redraft full PPR, I have him RB42 rn. Which means I’ll never take him because he’s def going to have a ADP in the low 30s.

Feel like it will be Dowdle & a sprinkling of the littlest guy between the 20s. Zeke hasn’t hit 1K YFS since 2021. Should be able to fall into the end zone 8-10 times. Will be serviceable a handful of weeks but I just don’t see much upside.

He’ll be off the board before he bubbles up into view, and I’m fine with that. Dallas has had a strange offseason where they didn’t address some glaring needs & they have yet to lockup their core stars. Don’t really understand the vision. The entire staff (HC & coordinators) are on 1-year deals & hinting they’re unhappy. They are stagnating while other NFC teams are improving. I have them as a 6 seed rn but could def see them missing the postseason.

Them not drafting a RB in the 2nd was stupid.

 

[Mitchie]

Zeke was toast 2 years ago, I mean he could still be a serviceable role player NFL wise like he was last year, and for fantasy flex option type guy that could see him getting like Jerome Bettis stats a bunch of TD's on like 3.5 yards /carry. Like others, have no clue what Dallas' plan is. Maybe they can get someone decent before the season starts either by cuts or trading like a 5th rounder or something.

 

[Enzo....the Baker]

Zeke was toast 2 years ago, I mean he could still be a serviceable role player NFL wise like he was last year, and for fantasy flex option type guy that could see him getting like Jerome Bettis stats a bunch of TD's on like 3.5 yards /carry. Like others, have no clue what Dallas' plan is. Maybe they can get someone decent before the season starts either by cuts or trading like a 5th rounder or something.

I don't think their starting rb is on the roster as of now.

 

[Jppaul]

Zeke was toast 2 years ago, I mean he could still be a serviceable role player NFL wise like he was last year, and for fantasy flex option type guy that could see him getting like Jerome Bettis stats a bunch of TD's on like 3.5 yards /carry. Like others, have no clue what Dallas' plan is. Maybe they can get someone decent before the season starts either by cuts or trading like a 5th rounder or something.

I don't think their starting rb is on the roster as of now.

at this point... who?

kareem hunt? do they trade for someone?

 

[JohnnyU]

Zeke was toast 2 years ago, I mean he could still be a serviceable role player NFL wise like he was last year, and for fantasy flex option type guy that could see him getting like Jerome Bettis stats a bunch of TD's on like 3.5 yards /carry. Like others, have no clue what Dallas' plan is. Maybe they can get someone decent before the season starts either by cuts or trading like a 5th rounder or something.

I don't think their starting rb is on the roster as of now.

at this point... who?

kareem hunt? do they trade for someone?

I agree. They already screwed the pooch.

 

[Enzo....the Baker]

Zeke was toast 2 years ago, I mean he could still be a serviceable role player NFL wise like he was last year, and for fantasy flex option type guy that could see him getting like Jerome Bettis stats a bunch of TD's on like 3.5 yards /carry. Like others, have no clue what Dallas' plan is. Maybe they can get someone decent before the season starts either by cuts or trading like a 5th rounder or something.

I don't think their starting rb is on the roster as of now.

at this point... who?

kareem hunt? do they trade for someone?

I think they hop on a late cut. That they are banking on it
So cash strapped in free agency, they try to snag a guy on a vet minimum

Agree.....not much out there. I hope not on Hunt. Looked bad last year.....hurt, overweight, older. No thanks.....

 

[Snotbubbles]

He's not Zeke of yesteryear, but you're not paying that price either.

He's tripped into an amazing situation for fantasy. They'll limit his rushing touches, but none of the guys on the roster really worry you. Zeke should be the leader of the committee. He showed he still has the receiving chops last year with New England. He can pass protect. I would assume he sees the bulk of the RB targets. And then he'll see the goal line work. Not to mention Dallas has a very good OL and a really nice offense overall.

He's probably safely getting you ~1,000 total yards and 7-8 TD's with 10 TD upside given the offense.

I've got him at RB34. Fantasypros and FBG have him at 37. I like him a lot for the cost.

Do they have a good OL? Their tackles are Guyton and Steele. Guyton is a rookie, good luck with that, and Steele was downright awful last year. Then their center will either be another rookie in Beebe or a backup level player in Hoffman.

 

[C & C]

Zeke was toast 2 years ago, I mean he could still be a serviceable role player NFL wise like he was last year, and for fantasy flex option type guy that could see him getting like Jerome Bettis stats a bunch of TD's on like 3.5 yards /carry. Like others, have no clue what Dallas' plan is. Maybe they can get someone decent before the season starts either by cuts or trading like a 5th rounder or something.

I don't think their starting rb is on the roster as of now.

at this point... who?

kareem hunt? do they trade for someone?

Khalil Herbert is my guess at this stage. Could be a trade, swap of later round picks, something like Cowboys 6th, for Herbert and a 7th.

 

[Enzo....the Baker]

2 I will throw out
Jamaal Williams, Saints
Miles Sanders, Car

 

[Dave Stauff]

Cam Akers is a FA, just sayin'

 

[Payne]

He's only 28, but seems like 38.

See my post just above about the players older than him that he is currently ranked behind.

If those players can do it, no reason Zeke can't.

there are some hard miles on that odometer though. its not just about age, its also about usage. though I think fully in shape and if he stays healthy he can have a good year.

its the staying healthy thing that may be the most difficult if they use him a lot.

I like Zeke, and hope he has a good year. I just question whether hes a starting RB for fantasy anymore. if you can get him as a RB3 I think you've done ok. and if you somehow get him as your RB4, youve done really well. the latest ADP i found on him had him as the 39th RB off the board at 123 overall (on average), and thats RB4 territory. at that price I dont think you can lose. even if you want to grab him a round earlier to make sure you get him I dont think you will be disappointed at the price.

Agree. But Henry doesn't??

I'm not saying Zeke is an RB2 here. Just that he may present great value at his ADP.

 

[Ray_T]

He's only 28, but seems like 38.

See my post just above about the players older than him that he is currently ranked behind.

If those players can do it, no reason Zeke can't.

there are some hard miles on that odometer though. its not just about age, its also about usage. though I think fully in shape and if he stays healthy he can have a good year.

its the staying healthy thing that may be the most difficult if they use him a lot.

I like Zeke, and hope he has a good year. I just question whether hes a starting RB for fantasy anymore. if you can get him as a RB3 I think you've done ok. and if you somehow get him as your RB4, youve done really well. the latest ADP i found on him had him as the 39th RB off the board at 123 overall (on average), and thats RB4 territory. at that price I dont think you can lose. even if you want to grab him a round earlier to make sure you get him I dont think you will be disappointed at the price.

Agree. But Henry doesn't??

I'm not saying Zeke is an RB2 here. Just that he may present great value at his ADP.

yeah its a lot easier to swallow any risks with Zeke because of where you can pick him.

Henry has been a whole lot more durable than Zeke has been. I'm less concerned about injury with him but its still a concern as hes now 30. 50% of the time RB's hit the wall at this age due to injury. 50% due to skills fading. and its nearly impossible to predict which will affect who.

so depending on ADP I may or may not endorse drafting Henry. right now it feels like his ADP is a bit higher than it should be given the risks.

 

[Payne]

He's only 28, but seems like 38.

See my post just above about the players older than him that he is currently ranked behind.

If those players can do it, no reason Zeke can't.

there are some hard miles on that odometer though. its not just about age, its also about usage. though I think fully in shape and if he stays healthy he can have a good year.

its the staying healthy thing that may be the most difficult if they use him a lot.

I like Zeke, and hope he has a good year. I just question whether hes a starting RB for fantasy anymore. if you can get him as a RB3 I think you've done ok. and if you somehow get him as your RB4, youve done really well. the latest ADP i found on him had him as the 39th RB off the board at 123 overall (on average), and thats RB4 territory. at that price I dont think you can lose. even if you want to grab him a round earlier to make sure you get him I dont think you will be disappointed at the price.

Agree. But Henry doesn't??

I'm not saying Zeke is an RB2 here. Just that he may present great value at his ADP.

yeah its a lot easier to swallow any risks with Zeke because of where you can pick him.

Henry has been a whole lot more durable than Zeke has been. I'm less concerned about injury with him but its still a concern as hes now 30. 50% of the time RB's hit the wall at this age due to injury. 50% due to skills fading. and its nearly impossible to predict which will affect who.

so depending on ADP I may or may not endorse drafting Henry. right now it feels like his ADP is a bit higher than it should be given the risks.

Zeke is as durable as durable gets. He also plays on a better offense, is a better receiver and doesn't have Lamar vulturing TD's.

Again, not saying he is a 3rd round pick, but the guy could get 60 yards a game and a TD. Not to mention 2-3 catches.
If Dallas doesn't bring in a Herbert, etc I think Zeke presents really good value.

 

[Gally]

Zeke is as durable as durable gets. He also plays on a better offense, is a better receiver and doesn't have Lamar vulturing TD's.

I am not so sure that Dallas is a better offense for Zeke when compared to the Baltimore offense for Henry. I give Henry the much bigger bump in that comparison.

 

[Scoresman]

Zeke should be a TD machine. I see them using him in the RZ and Rico elsewhere. They signed him because if there's one thing they did not do well last year, it was punching it in from the goalline.

Sign me up at that ADP all day.

 

[JohnnyU]

Zeke should be a TD machine. I see them using him in the RZ and Rico elsewhere. They signed him because if there's one thing they did not do well last year, it was punching it in from the goalline.

Sign me up at that ADP all day.Kin

Kind of reminds me of Jamaal Williams a couple of years ago.

 

[Ray_T]

He's only 28, but seems like 38.

See my post just above about the players older than him that he is currently ranked behind.

If those players can do it, no reason Zeke can't.

there are some hard miles on that odometer though. its not just about age, its also about usage. though I think fully in shape and if he stays healthy he can have a good year.

its the staying healthy thing that may be the most difficult if they use him a lot.

I like Zeke, and hope he has a good year. I just question whether hes a starting RB for fantasy anymore. if you can get him as a RB3 I think you've done ok. and if you somehow get him as your RB4, youve done really well. the latest ADP i found on him had him as the 39th RB off the board at 123 overall (on average), and thats RB4 territory. at that price I dont think you can lose. even if you want to grab him a round earlier to make sure you get him I dont think you will be disappointed at the price.

Agree. But Henry doesn't??

I'm not saying Zeke is an RB2 here. Just that he may present great value at his ADP.

yeah its a lot easier to swallow any risks with Zeke because of where you can pick him.

Henry has been a whole lot more durable than Zeke has been. I'm less concerned about injury with him but its still a concern as hes now 30. 50% of the time RB's hit the wall at this age due to injury. 50% due to skills fading. and its nearly impossible to predict which will affect who.

so depending on ADP I may or may not endorse drafting Henry. right now it feels like his ADP is a bit higher than it should be given the risks.

Zeke is as durable as durable gets. He also plays on a better offense, is a better receiver and doesn't have Lamar vulturing TD's.

Again, not saying he is a 3rd round pick, but the guy could get 60 yards a game and a TD. Not to mention 2-3 catches.
If Dallas doesn't bring in a Herbert, etc I think Zeke presents really good value.

at his ADP he presents excellent value to be clear.
Last I checked his ADP was in the region where most RB4's go. and I'd be more than happy enough to have him as my RB4