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RB Zack Moss, CIN (1 Viewer)

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that Bills RB Zack Moss "has only strengthened his case" to be active on game day.and "possibly even have a share in the rushing attempts."​

Moss only played in the first quarter of Buffalo's first preseason game and what was once a projected battle between Devin Singletary and James Cook for carries now looks to have been muddied by Moss' re-emergence. It's hard to feel confident drafting any of those players as a starting back in re-draft right now, though Singletary should hold an early advantage.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Aug 16, 2022, 4:12 PM ET
 

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that Bills RB Zack Moss "has only strengthened his case" to be active on game day.and "possibly even have a share in the rushing attempts."​

Moss only played in the first quarter of Buffalo's first preseason game and what was once a projected battle between Devin Singletary and James Cook for carries now looks to have been muddied by Moss' re-emergence. It's hard to feel confident drafting any of those players as a starting back in re-draft right now, though Singletary should hold an early advantage.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Aug 16, 2022, 4:12 PM ETI
figured Moss was buried after they benched him last yr and spent a 2d on Cook...maybe this is camp hype to increase his value to deal him....
 

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that Bills RB Zack Moss "has only strengthened his case" to be active on game day.and "possibly even have a share in the rushing attempts."​

Moss only played in the first quarter of Buffalo's first preseason game and what was once a projected battle between Devin Singletary and James Cook for carries now looks to have been muddied by Moss' re-emergence. It's hard to feel confident drafting any of those players as a starting back in re-draft right now, though Singletary should hold an early advantage.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Aug 16, 2022, 4:12 PM ETI
figured Moss was buried after they benched him last yr and spent a 2d on Cook...maybe this is camp hype to increase his value to deal him....
I feel like this is not even that positive sounding. Could "be active on gameday" and "possibly even have a share in the rushing attempts"? Okay... I get it, he seemed dead in the water, but someone is saying he has a shot. But having a chance to be active is the smallest positive thing I can imagine saying about an NFL player's prospects.
 

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that Bills RB Zack Moss "has only strengthened his case" to be active on game day.and "possibly even have a share in the rushing attempts."​

Moss only played in the first quarter of Buffalo's first preseason game and what was once a projected battle between Devin Singletary and James Cook for carries now looks to have been muddied by Moss' re-emergence. It's hard to feel confident drafting any of those players as a starting back in re-draft right now, though Singletary should hold an early advantage.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Aug 16, 2022, 4:12 PM ETI
figured Moss was buried after they benched him last yr and spent a 2d on Cook...maybe this is camp hype to increase his value to deal him....
I highly doubt that. RBs are valued so low. Moss is nothing special. No way he'd fetch more than a 6 or 7. And, at this point, I haven't seen anything impressive out of the Bills' RBs behind Moss, so I would imagine he sticks with the team this year as RB3.
 
My favorite RB lotto ticket for the year

I'll lay out the case
- Down the stretch in 2020 he was 1A/1B w/ Singletary
- Had bad ankle injury in 2020 playoffs that he never really recovered from last year and just played through
- Singletary is a FA at the end of the year
- Even last year he was preferred as the short yardage back
- They want to keep hits off of Allen in short yardage
- Better receiver than Singletary
- Drafted Cook, who pairs better w/ a thumper like Moss
 
My favorite RB lotto ticket for the year

I'll lay out the case
- Down the stretch in 2020 he was 1A/1B w/ Singletary
- Had bad ankle injury in 2020 playoffs that he never really recovered from last year and just played through
- Singletary is a FA at the end of the year
- Even last year he was preferred as the short yardage back
- They want to keep hits off of Allen in short yardage
- Better receiver than Singletary
- Drafted Cook, who pairs better w/ a thumper like Moss
I don't disagree with any of this, I'd also add:

1. They clearly aren't happy with Singletary, you don't draft day 2 RBs twice in 3 years because you like your starter.
2. Moss was arguably more effective in 2020.
3. Moss is a good pass blocker, while Singletary isn't and Cook is TBD.

Honestly, Singletary is pretty close to a do not draft guy for me. Its possible Cook is way better than both Moss and Singletary, but if he isn't a 3-man backfield is almost inevitable. Moss is certainly worthy of a flier.
 
Looked good! Should be able to get a sixth rounder for him. Maybe feature him in the last preseason game......and Beane could get a little more for him.

🙏
 
That's what they originally planned for him when he was drafted. Singletary as the main back, with Moss being the GL back. But with Singletary not being the greatest pass catcher, they go off and try to get McKissic which didn't work out. Then they drafted Cook... The writings on the wall, this will be Singletary's last year as a Bill.
 
This backfield looks like it will be a fantasy nightmare with each of them producing sporadically.

I would probably avoid but in this situation I can see taking a late flyer on Moss and hoping for a 1998/1999 Leroy Hoard esque season. I have no idea what the rush attempt or target distribuion will be between the three so tying to get the goal line guy on this offense would be very nice. And Moss seems to, at least be that guy.
 
This backfield looks like it will be a fantasy nightmare with each of them producing sporadically.

I would probably avoid but in this situation I can see taking a late flyer on Moss and hoping for a 1998/1999 Leroy Hoard esque season. I have no idea what the rush attempt or target distribuion will be between the three so tying to get the goal line guy on this offense would be very nice. And Moss seems to, at least be that guy.

I can't totally disagree with this but the fact that they've held Singletary out of preseason games probably says more than what Moss has done with all his preseason snaps.
 
This backfield looks like it will be a fantasy nightmare with each of them producing sporadically.

I would probably avoid but in this situation I can see taking a late flyer on Moss and hoping for a 1998/1999 Leroy Hoard esque season. I have no idea what the rush attempt or target distribuion will be between the three so tying to get the goal line guy on this offense would be very nice. And Moss seems to, at least be that guy.

I can't totally disagree with this but the fact that they've held Singletary out of preseason games probably says more than what Moss has done with all his preseason snaps.
It's definitely an important data point. I do believe Singletary is the starter but I have no idea how to view the distribution. Singletary is another guy who could have a great season simply because defenses have too many things to worry about. Maybe he goes full Lorenzo White circa 1992. I can make an argument for any of the guys on this team. Cook was brought in for a reason. Moss is getting consistent rave reviews throughout the summer and in TC. Singletary is being held out of meaningless games.

They all have their arguments in favor.

The most likely outcome is a three headed monster of some sort, but each guy is worth taking a flyer on at some point.

According to MFL 12 team, ppr, redraft (excluding mocks) since August 15th Singletary is RB27, Moss is RB68 & Cook is RB38. At those prices I think Moss has the best value and Cook the worst. Singletary looks pretty good at RB27.
 
Singletary is another guy who could have a great season simply because defenses have too many things to worry about. Maybe he goes full Lorenzo White circa

He finished 2021 very strong with 373 total yards and 4 TDs his last four games and looked very good in the playoffs. I really don't know what the breakdown will end up being, but I'm also not going to put that much emphasis on preseason performances - although Moss has looked good - when the other player is being held out of preseason games for no reason other than to preserve him. Personally that information makes me move Singletary up more than Moss.
 
Singletary is another guy who could have a great season simply because defenses have too many things to worry about. Maybe he goes full Lorenzo White circa

He finished 2021 very strong with 373 total yards and 4 TDs his last four games and looked very good in the playoffs. I really don't know what the breakdown will end up being, but I'm also not going to put that much emphasis on preseason performances - although Moss has looked good - when the other player is being held out of preseason games for no reason other than to preserve him. Personally that information makes me move Singletary up more than Moss.
To be clear, it's not about Moss's performance in preseason games it's how positive all the reports have been about him since OTAs. Then again all the press around the entire team has been little more than a love fest this off-season.
 
This backfield looks like it will be a fantasy nightmare with each of them producing sporadically.
Not to mention, as good as Singletary looked down the stretch, the Bills overall were one of the worst teams in the NFL for FF running back production. They pass a lot, their QB runs a lot. The scraps get divided up amongst the backfield.

That's why I prefer Cook at his ADP to Moss with his as yet to be determined role, and Singletary, who's going a bit too high for a guy likely to lose receptions to Cook & short yardage to Moss.

It's a tricky situation to navigate - there's value there if it falls to you.
 
Moss is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: With Moss inactive, James Cook is slated to work behind Devin Singletary on Sunday, with Taiwan Jones in reserve. Moss's next chance to suit up will arrive in Week 8, with the Bills on bye next week.
 
Cut Moss in dynasty a few weeks ago. Just couldn't justify holding the roster spot any longer for such little upside. Was definitely a 2nd round miss by me.
 

Colts acquired Zack Moss and a conditional 2023 sixth-round pick from the Bills for Nyheim Hines.​

Moss' role with the Bills had all but evaporated since the team drafted him with the 86th overall pick in 2020. Moss has rushed for 225-917-8 in 31 career games but has just 17 carries for 91 yards in five games this season. The Bills including Moss in a deal to acquire Hines from the Colts was an easy decision and could give Moss a chance to see additional playing time. Running back Deon Jackson likely gets elevated to the RB2 role on Indy's depth chart and would be a valuable stash after he totaled 121 yards and one touchdown in a Week 6 start against the Jaguars.
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Nov 1, 2022, 4:25 PM ET
 

Zack Moss rushed 24 times for 81 yards in the Colts' Week 15 loss to the Vikings.​

Moss led a committee with Deon Jackson (13 carries) after Jonathan Taylor left with an ankle injury in the first quarter. The Colts had a 33-point lead at half and likely would have run the clock out with Taylor, but were forced to settle for Moss plodding his way to 3.4 YPC. Moss looks to be the preferred option over Jackson on early downs if Taylor is shut down for the final three games, but gameflow will be working against him most weeks. Still, Moss should be one of the top waiver options ahead of Week 16.
Dec 17, 2022, 5:41 PM ET
 
Matchup Doninator has Moss ranked higher than my RB1 (Mixon) this week with a projected 14.17 pts.

I was pretty surprised, does anyone else think Moss is going off this week?
 
Matchup Doninator has Moss ranked higher than my RB1 (Mixon) this week with a projected 14.17 pts.
I like Moss but that seems excessive.
Moss or Jackson for us Taylor owners?

Jackson just seems so much better.
I kinda watched the game the other day. Jackson looked better to me but iirc fumbled and moss got more run after that
Yeah. But Moss is such so Meh. But if he gets 20 plus carries again, may fall into end zone.
 
Matchup Doninator has Moss ranked higher than my RB1 (Mixon) this week with a projected 14.17 pts.
I like Moss but that seems excessive.
Moss or Jackson for us Taylor owners?

Jackson just seems so much better.
I kinda watched the game the other day. Jackson looked better to me but iirc fumbled and moss got more run after that
I thought the same thing, Jackson had a little pop and Moss looked sloooow. With them likely playing from behind I would think Deon gets more snaps, maybe the fumble is what tilted the RB touches last week.
 
I like Jackson better as well. But everywhere I go, moss seems like the preferred player. Wondering if it’s just who the coaching staff prefers
 
This is a tough situation to predict because we have only one week of data regarding the RB split with Taylor out and Moss active. (Taylor missed weeks 4, 5, and 9 as well, but Moss wasn't on the team then.) And last week's split may not have been all that predictive since the team wasn't planning to have Taylor out. That said, Moss out-carried Jackson 24-13. That same ratio may not be expected again, but Moss out-carrying Jackson seems somewhat likely, IMO, especially in the red zone. It's also unclear how much of the work Jordan Wilkins will get.

I've revised my Bills Colts projections since this morning and have moved Moss down from RB14 to RB25 (PPR), but I'm not confident that the actual splits will be close to what I'm projecting. It seems fairly up in the air.

A lot of RBs have done well against the Chargers this season...
 
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This is a tough situation to predict because we have only one week of data regarding the RB split with Taylor out and Moss active. (Taylor missed weeks 4, 5, and 9 as well, but Moss wasn't on the team then.) And last week's split may not have been all that predictive since the team wasn't planning to have Taylor out. That said, Moss out-carried Jackson 24-13. That same ratio may not be expected again, but Moss out-carrying Jackson seems somewhat likely, IMO, especially in the red zone. It's also unclear how much of the work Jordan Wilkins will get.

I've revised my Bills Colts projections since this morning and have moved Moss down from RB14 to RB25 (PPR), but I'm not confident that the actual splits will be close to what I'm projecting. It seems fairly up in the air.

A lot of RBs have done well against the Chargers this season...
If I knew Moss was going to get 20 touches and Jackson 15, I would still take Jackson

I know Jackson fumbled last week but Moss had 8 FF points on his 24 carries against a bad defensive team. I would hope Saturday wants to win this week. If so, he will play Jackson as the lead back.
 
Jackson was benched after the fumble. Need to know he’s not in the doghouse
Unless you're Melvin Gordan and putting the ball on the ground constantly, I just don't get why some coaches basically bench a RB for fumbling. It happens and now you are compounding the problem by playing an inferior player. Just don't get it.
 
I grabbed em both off the waiver. Hopefully Dobbins and KW3 both go and I won't have to guess and maybe have someone worth filling in if need be next week should they keep dropping like flies. Lost a lot of productivity in the past few weeks with KW, Pierce and Taylor.
 
Colts RB Zack Moss (forearm) could return in Week 2 vs the Texans.
Moss has progressed ahead of schedule, putting him on track to return for Week 3 at the latest. The Colts felt good enough about Moss’ injury to move on from RB Kenyan Drake at final cuts. Deon Jackson is expected to start in Week 1 and should split the backfield with Moss until Jonathan Taylor (PUP) returns.
 
Colts HC Shane Steichen said Zack Moss is “progressing well” from surgery on his broken forearm.

Steichen didn’t say whether or not Moss would be available for Week 1’s matchup against the Jaguars, but it sounds like the veteran back is trending in the right direction either way. It was reported late last week that the team was targeting a Week 2 return for Moss but it sounds like a Week 1 return isn’t fully off the table. If he is unable to go this week, Deon Jackson is expected to draw the start, with rookie Evan Hull serving as his backup. Steichen says he expects the Colts’ backfield to be a running back by committee and ride with whoever appears to have the “hot hand.”
 
Colts RB Zack Moss (arm) is practicing Wednesday.
Moss’ return from a broken arm comes a day after Colts head coach Shane Steichen declared a backfield committee approach while Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is on the PUP list. Taylor will miss at least the team’s first four games. That could position Moss as Indy’s primary early-down running back. Rookie Evan Hull, who led all college backs in receiving last year, could take on the pass-catching role out of the backfield. Deon Jackson also figures to mix in. Figuring out the Colts backfield is going to create headaches for fantasy managers over the next month.
 

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