Khiry Robinson RB FA Sun 10/5/14 8:59 PM
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson had a season-high 21 carries for 89 rushing yards and a touchdown, as well as one catch on two targets for eight receiving yards Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Robinson continues to get a bulk of the carries in place of the injured Mark Ingram (hand), though Pierre Thomas also had a big game Sunday, rushing four times for 35 yards and a touchdown, while also catching eight passes for 77 yards and another score. Robinson's dominance of the carries may be coming to an end, as Ingram is expected to return in Week 7 against the Lions following the team's Week 6 bye. If Ingram does return to health, Robinson will certainly see a drop in his overall touches, which means a drop in his fantasy value as well.
Khiry Robinson RB FA Mon 9/29/14 12:00 AM 1 Comment
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson had eight carries for 87 yards, adding two receptions for 18 yards, in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the Cowboys.
The game situation limited Robinson's touches, as the Saints had little choice but to go pass-heavy. Robinson did most of his damage on a 62-yard carry, the end of which was assisted by Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter (quad) suffering an injury while trying to make the tackle. Pierre Thomas, meanwhile had just eight yards on two carries and 15 yards on two receptions, with Travaris Cadet surprisingly catching six balls for 55 yards. Robinson, Thomas and perhaps Cadet figure to split snaps against the Bucs next week, but Mark Ingram could be back after a Week 6 bye. Once Ingram returns, Robinson will lose a good bit of his fantasy appeal.
Khiry Robinson RB FA Sun 9/21/14 8:29 PM 3 Comments
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson had 18 carries for 69 yards Sunday against the Vikings.
Robinson had two more carries Sunday than he had in Weeks 1 and 2 combined thanks to the injury to Mark Ingram (hand), which will likely keep him out for a few weeks. While Pierre Thomas is still expected to get most of the looks on passing downs, Robinson should continue to lead the backfield in carries until Ingram returns, though a return date has yet to be determined.
Khiry Robinson RB FA Mon 9/15/14 1:45 PM 12 Comments
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
With ESPN.com reporting that Mark Ingram is expected to miss about a month with a hand injury suffered in Sunday's game against the Browns, Robinson is expected to be the most likely beneficiary while Ingram is sidelined.
Ingram has started the year red hot, emphatically laying claim to the majority of the Saints' rushing workload, with Robinson seemingly relegated to a backup role. With Ingram's injury, however, Robinson should see the majority of the carries out of the Saints' backfield. Pierre Thomas will almost certainly tote the ball some as well, but Thomas is still likely to serve as more of a receiving option, while Robinson, a talented runner who impressed when pressed into action in last year's playoffs, should receive a significantly increased workload.
Khiry Robinson RB FA Sun 9/14/14 8:37 PM
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson had eight carries for 31 yards Sunday against the Browns.
Robinson finished with only three fewer carries than Mark Ingram, but the latter had 52 more yards when all was said-and-done. Robinson is clearly in the backup role in New Orleans, and he doesn't catch passes like Pierre Thomas, making him the weakest option of the three for fantasy purposes.
Khiry Robinson RB FA Mon 9/8/14 1:03 PM
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson took only 12 of the Saints' 75 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss in Atlanta, reports Mike Triplett of ESPN.com. Meanwhile, Pierre Thomas was on the field for 34 snaps, Mark Ingram for 20, and Travaris Cadet for 12.
Robinson played well in limited time, gaining 28 yards on six carries (4.7 YPC) and converting a short touchdown. Since head coach Sean Payton took over in 2006, however, the Saints have deployed a committee approach to their backfield distribution, and Triplett expects a similar snap distribution all year. Robinson appeared to be the preferred back in the first half, but he took a backseat to Ingram and Thomas thereafter. Robinson will surely have some nice days in the future, but his scattered workload as part of a committee in a pass-happy offense could to lead to frustratingly inconsistent results for the talented young runner.
Khiry Robinson RB FA Sun 9/7/14 9:36 PM
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson had six carries for 28 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Falcons.
Robinson banged home a two-yard touchdown in the second quarter to give the Saints a 13-0 lead, but he sat back and watched Mark Ingram rush for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, as well as Pierre Thomas grab seven carries for 31 yards. It looks very much like a committee-approach in New Orleans, with Ingram getting the most carries and Thomas getting plenty of looks in the passing game, which doesn't leave Robinson with much else. He'll get a few looks each game, but he's unlikely to score many touchdowns.
Khiry Robinson RB FA Sun 8/24/14 6:50 PM
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson gained 21 yards on eight carries in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts. He also caught one pass for four yards.
With Mark Ingram continuing to run well, including an eight-carry, 46-yard performance against the Colts, Robinson could be looking at a more reduced role in the presumed timeshare with Ingram and receiving back Pierre Thomas. The Saints like Robinson and have a long history of three-headed running back committees, but unless Ingram succumbs to an injury or suffers a drop-off in production, Robinson may not be the breakout fantasy sleeper many had hoped when drafting the second-year back,
Khiry Robinson RB FA Mon 8/18/14 10:23 AM
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson gained 11 yards on four carries and caught three passes for only two yards in Friday's preseason game against the Titans.
There was little room to run for Robinson in this one, but he appears locked in to split carries with Mark Ingram during the season, as the Saints love his ability to break tackles. Though Pierre Thomas is expected to be the featured back in the passing game, Robinson has also shown a decent pair of hands that could garner him some additional opportunities in the passing game. He remains a sleeper option in fantasy leagues, with plenty of upside in the Saints' explosive offense should the oft-injured Ingram succumb to malady once again this year.
Khiry Robinson RB FA Sat 8/9/14 2:41 AM
Khiry Robinson
RB FA
Robinson gained 23 yards on five carries and 16 yards on two receptions in Friday's preseason opener against the Rams.
Robinson and Mark Ingram essentially alternated drives in the first half, allowing both backs to work against the Rams' starters and second-teamers. The duo figures to work in tandem with Pierre Thomas this season, with Thomas likely to handle most of the third-down work, while Robinson and Ingram get most of the carries. Thomas was held out of Friday's game for uncertain reasons, as he isn't known to be dealing with an injury.