Jeremy Langford RB FA Sun 11/22/15 7:17 AM
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford is expected to start Sunday against the Broncos in place of the injured Matt Forte (knee), according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
EDGE Analysis
Langford was very productive in his first start last Sunday against the Rams, accounting for 182 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, though Sunday's matchup is much harder, as the Broncos come in with one of the best defenses in the NFL.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Sun 11/15/15 6:28 PM 6 Comments
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford ran 20 times for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Rams. He also generated 109 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie has been excellent since stepping in for the injured Matt Forte, racking up at least 70 yards rushing and receiving in each game over the last two weeks. Langford has also touched the ball 48 times during that span, and has seemingly earned the workhorse role for as long Forte remains sidelined. Langford and the improving Bears will face a tough test in Week 11, when the Broncos visit the Windy City.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Sun 11/15/15 11:42 AM
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford will start at running back again Sunday against the Rams after Matt Forte (knee) was officially ruled inactive, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Langford impressed in Monday's win over the Chargers with 18 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown to accompany three catches for 70 yards, so he'll likely be in line for another ample workload versus the Rams. Backup Ka'Deem Carey saw only seven carries Monday, so expect Langford to once again double him up in touches.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Sun 11/15/15 8:20 AM 5 Comments
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford is expected to start again Sunday against the Broncos, with Matt Forte (knee) likely to be inactive, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
EDGE Analysis
Langford was very solid in his first start Monday against the Chargers, racking up 142 all-purpose yards and scoring a touchdown. Forte is officially listed as questionable to play Sunday after being limited in practice, so Langford will give it a go against a Broncos defense allowing 93.1 rushing yards per game this season, fifth best in the NFL.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Tue 11/10/15 8:05 AM 13 Comments
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford rushed 18 times for 72 yards and a touchdown, and caught three passes (on four targets) for 70 yards in Monday night's win over the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Langford was stellar in teammate Matt Forte's (knee) absence Monday night, proving to be a similarly dangerous dual-threat tailback for the Bears. Not only did Langford average four yards per carry and score off a goal-line touch in the fourth quarter, but the rookie also finished second on Chicago in receiving yards. After such an impressive performance in his Monday night debut, Langford may allow the Bears to rest Forte an extra week, but even if Forte plays this Sunday against the Rams, Langford has seemingly earned himself a useful workload going forward.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Fri 11/6/15 7:09 PM 26 Comments
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford said he's excited to make the first start of his NFL career in Monday's game against the Chargers, ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although he hasn't officially been ruled out, Matt Forte (knee) doesn't seem to have any real shot at playing in Monday's game. Langford is expected to work in a three-down role, as he played every offensive snap after Forte left Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Ka'Deem Carey could mix in for a few plays, but Langford is the clear lead back for a matchup with the poor San Diego run defense.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Wed 11/4/15 10:39 AM 13 Comments
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford will start Monday's game if Matt Forte (knee) is unable to play, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's important to note the Bears have not officially ruled Forte out, but his prognosis for Monday's game does not look favorable. In the event that the Bears' star running back is unable to play, Langford will likely get the majority of the looks out of the backfield. While the Michigan State alum certainly has the ability to run the football, Ka'Deem Carey could enter the game during obvious passing situations, making Langford's fantasy value even more murky heading into a prime matchup against the Chargers.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Sun 11/1/15 6:32 PM
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford carried 12 times for 46 yards in Sunday's game against the Vikings. He failed to reel in his only target in the passing game.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie set career-highs in touches and yardage in this one, as starter Matt Forte exited the game with a knee injury. The nature and extent of Forte's injury are not yet known, but Langford is in line to see an expanded workload if the former is forced to miss any game action. Week 9 will see the Bears travel to San Diego to face a Chargers team that had allowed over 100 rushing yards in six straight games heading into Week 8.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Tue 10/20/15 9:17 AM
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford toted the ball five times for 10 yards and a touchdown and reeled in one pass for 17 yards in Sunday's loss to the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
After Jacquizz Rodgers was placed on IR earlier in the week with a fractured arm, Langford moved up to second on the Bears' running back depth chart for Sunday's game, finishing with more carries than the past three weeks combined. Langford could see an increase in his workload in the weeks to come, but with Matt Forte still seeing the bulk of the snaps at running back, Langford's primary fantasy appeal comes as a handcuff.
Jeremy Langford RB FA Mon 10/12/15 9:03 AM
Jeremy Langford
RB FA
Langford carried the rock two times for minus-2 yards and gained 14 yards on his lone reception in Sunday's win over the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
After touching the ball just once in the Bears' previous two games, Langford saw more involvement in Sunday's gameplan, but that may have just been a byproduct of Jacquizz Rodgers leaving the game with an elbow injury. Rodgers' status heading into next week's matchup against the Lions remains to be determined, but even if Langford assumes the backup role that game, the Bears figure to lean heavily on do-everything lead back Matt Forte.