Benny Cunningham RB FA Mon 10/3/16 8:30 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham (hamstring) may be able to practice this week, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Cunningham doesn't have much stand-alone value, his absence from the second half of Sunday's game in Arizona helped Todd Gurley set career-high marks in receptions (five) and receiving yards (49). Cunningham had been getting most of the work on obvious passing downs, albeit with just three receptions to show for it this season. Other than boosting Gurley's value, a Cunningham absence wouldn't have much impact on either the Rams or fantasy teams.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Sun 10/2/16 6:18 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham is questionable to return to Sunday's game agaisnt the Cardinals after suffering a hamstring injury, Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cunningham suffered his injury early in the second half of Sunday's tilt, though the specifics of the issue are still unclear. Malcolm Brown will be the primary backup to Todd Gurley as long as Cunningham is out.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Mon 9/26/16 6:52 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham rushed twice for 29 yards and caught his only target for 10 yards in the Rams' 37-32 victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday
EDGE Analysis
The Middle Tennessee product remained largely uninvolved in the offense as bell cow RB Todd Gurley garnered 27 of the Rams' 33 rushing attempts. To boot, wide receiver Tavon Austin received just as many carries as Cunningham, though Cunningham did finish with more rushing yards because he took one of his totes for a team-high 22-yard scamper. It's hard to envision his role increasing moving forward, though, especially when considering he has now received just four carries on the season compared to 63 for Gurley. Ultimately, Cunningham appears to be just a handcuff for Gurley owners entering a Week 4 tilt against the Cardinals.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Fri 9/23/16 5:17 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Cunningham has minimal stand-alone value, an absence could lead to more passing-down work for Todd Gurley, who is off to an extremely disappointing start. However, the impact probably wouldn't be too significant, as Cunningham has just four touches through two weeks.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Wed 9/21/16 9:26 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The extent of Cunningham's injury is vague at this point in time. However, he isn't expected to miss Week 3.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Tue 9/20/16 9:54 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham rushed one time for two yards and added one reception (on two targets) for seven yards in Sunday's win over the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Cunningham has now tallied four touches and 17 total yards in the Rams' first two games. Starting running back Todd Gurley is a true bell-cow, and as long as he remains healthy, Cunningham is likely going to have his role diminished in the Rams' offense.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Tue 9/13/16 5:33 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham ran the ball one time for one yard and recorded one reception for seven yards in Monday's loss to the 49ers. He also had two kickoff returns for 59 yards.
EDGE Analysis
Cunningham, along with the entire Rams offense, had a quiet night on Monday. Todd Gurley is expected to get most of the carries, leaving Cunningham and Malcolm Brown to compete for reserved carries. Look for the 26-year-old to bounce back in Week 2 when the Rams take on the Seahawks.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Sun 8/28/16 12:35 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham rushed six times for 22 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Cunningham got the start with Todd Gurley being rested Saturday, but couldn't get much going on the ground. However, neither could Malcolm Brown, who finished with seven rushes for 21 yards. Brown seems to be Cunningham's biggest competition for whatever few spare touches come from being behind Gurley, so Cunningham at least didn't lose any ground Saturday.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Sun 8/21/16 12:23 PM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham carried four times for 38 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
With Todd Gurley firmly atop the Rams' RB depth chart and being drafted in the first round of most fantasy drafts, Cunningham's mostly of note for those looking to insure Gurley, though given that he's caught 71 passes over the past two seasons, he already holds some deep league value in PPR formats. Meanwhile, with Tre Mason not currently in the team's backfield equation, 224-pound Malcolm Brown is having a strong preseason and could also emerge as a candidate to absorb his share of carries in the event of a Gurley injury.
Benny Cunningham RB FA Sun 8/14/16 11:14 AM
Benny Cunningham
RB FA
Cunningham contributed 23 yards and a touchdown on four carries and added 20 yards on his sole reception in Saturday's 28-24 preseason victory over the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
The backup tailback looked impressive while receiving the start in place of Todd Gurley, particularly on the Rams' second possession. Cunningham notched his 20-yard reception on that drive, and capped off the downfield march with a 14-yard touchdown run that served as the Rams' first points in their return to Los Angeles. The 26-year-old has proved serviceable over his first three campaigns as a rotational back, and figures to slot in a similar role in 2016 considering the ample workload that Gurley should command.