Daniel Thomas RB FA Sun 12/4/11 5:41 PM
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas rushed the ball 13 times for 73 yards against the Raiders on Sunday.
The Dolphins dominated the Raiders in every aspect of the game, including a 2-to-1 advantage in time of possession. This allowed Thomas to double his carries over the previous week, but we saw nothing to suggest that he has increased his role going forward. Reggie Bush ran just as effectively today with 22 carries for 100 yards.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Thu 11/24/11 8:03 PM
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas rushed six times for 25 yards and caught a seven-yard pass in the Dolphins' Week 12 loss to Dallas.
The Fins appeared to be trying to get Thomas involved earlier this week by giving him several carries on their second possession. He busted an early 11-yard gain up the gut, but ultimately has struggled to maintain an effective per-tote average and offensive role. He's about an RB4 in fantasy leagues.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Sun 11/20/11 5:06 PM 4 Comments
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas rushed 15 times for 50 yards in Sunday's blowout win over the Bills.
Thomas' usage today was similar to how it's been over the last few weeks. He comes off the bench for a few carries in the first half, but Reggie Bush is the clear primary and goal-line back. Then Thomas' workload picks up as the game moves along. Thomas hasn't topped 53 yards or scored a touchdown since Week 3, leaving him as a weak fantasy play against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Thu 11/17/11 10:34 AM 5 Comments
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas is averaging just 2.5 yards per carry over his last four games.
Thomas has lost the feature back and red-zone role to Reggie Bush. However, he's still a hold in fantasy formats. We're not sold that Bush can sustain production or health in his current role and Thomas just got his hamstrings back to 100 percent last week.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Sun 11/13/11 4:14 PM
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas rushed 17 times for 42 yards in Sunday's win over the Redskins.
Don't be fooled by Thomas' heavy workload. Although his hamstring looks very healthy, he's playing way behind Reggie Bush right now. Most of Thomas' carries came as the Dolphins took the air out of the ball in the second half thanks to a big lead. More importantly, Bush is acting as the exclusive red-zone back. Thomas won't be a recommended play against the Bills next week.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Wed 11/9/11 7:11 PM 3 Comments
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas is not on the Dolphins' Week 10 injury report.
He's practicing fully for the first time this season. Despite looking slower than usual in last week's win over Kansas City, Thomas did not aggravate his previously lingering hamstring injury. He still won't be a fantasy option until we see Thomas' role grow in a game setting. He got seven Week 10 touches, while starter Reggie Bush touched the football 16 times.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Sun 11/6/11 4:29 PM 5 Comments
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas rushed seven times for 12 yards in the Dolphins' Week 9 win over Kansas City.
He didn't catch a pass, while Reggie Bush racked up 16 touches. Thomas didn't hit the hole with much burst, suggesting his lingering hamstring injury is still a problem. The rookie from Kansas State won't be a fantasy option until Thomas shows he's healthy and has a bigger role. He played sparingly in this one.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Sun 11/6/11 12:06 PM
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
The Palm Beach Post expects Daniel Thomas and Reggie Bush to "split time" in the Dolphins' backfield on Sunday.
We still have serious reservations about Bush as anything more than a change-of-pace back long term, but there's little doubt that he at least earned a greater Week 9 role after Sunday's 120-total yard effort against the Giants. The Dolphins' starting tailback remains uncertain. Thomas and Bush appear headed for a true timeshare in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Sun 11/6/11 11:32 AM
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Daniel Thomas RB FA Sat 11/5/11 7:54 PM
Daniel Thomas
RB FA
Daniel Thomas (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 9 against the Chiefs.
He's on the plane and ready to go, which presumably means he's in line for 15-20 touches against Kansas City's enigmatic run defense. The Chiefs rank 22nd against the run, but allow just 4.07 YPC. Thomas owners will want to watch for any gameday setbacks, but players that travel are usually good to go. Reggie Bush's workload takes a good hit with this news, making him a borderline RB2/flex option in PPR leagues.