The times have certainly changed for running backs over the years. Teams used to have no problems paying their star running back. Now, that doesn't appear to be the case anymore.That's because recent history shows that paying big money to running backs doesn't actually correlate to winning a Super Bowl. The highest-paid running back from the last eight Super Bowl winners was Leonard Fournette ($2 million) in 2020. The market has surely changed for this position group over the years.However, a ...

The Buffalo Bills released running back Leonard Fournette from their practice squad on Tuesday. The Bills signed Fournette for some extra RB depth late in the season, and he saw action in Weeks 16 and 18 but carried the ball just 12 times for 40 yards. With injuries mounting on the defensive side of the ball for Buffalo heading into their Divisional Round matchup this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bills will focus on adding depth elsewhere besides the RB position. James Cook will ...

Buffalo Bills running back Leonard Fournette has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The veteran back will play in his second game this season for the Bills. He rushed for 20 yards on five attempts during his team debut in Week 16. The expectation is that the Bills are bringing up Fournette in order to give starter James Cook a bit of a breather before the playoffs. However, fantasy managers should expect a three-back committee, so ...

Buffalo Bills running back Leonard Fournette has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The veteran back will see his first action of the season after signing with the team in October. It sounds like Fournette is going to be in the mix with Latavius Murray and James Cook in the backfield. The expectation is that Cook is still going to get the bulk of the carries. Possibly, the Bills use Fournette in short yardage situations instead of ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 4% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Nearly two months after signing a free-agent deal with the Buffalo Bills, running back Leonard Fournette is still yet to suit up for the AFC East squad. That could change in Week 16, as Bills running back Ty Johnson is dealing with an injury that could propel Fournette to the active roster on a short week that will see Buffalo take on the Chargers this Saturday.Buffalo has carried three running backs on there 53-man roster ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 5% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Needless to say, time is running out for Leonard Fournette to make an impact in fantasy football. Fantasy managers who are stacked at running back shouldn't consider picking him up. However, there are plenty of fantasy teams that need running back flyers due to injuries all over the running back landscape.If one of James Cook or Latavius Murray get banged up over the next week or two, Fournette could secure a pass-catching ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 7% of LeaguesANALYSIS: With the Buffalo Bills coming off a Week 13 bye, it might be time for Leonard Fournette to get some run in the backfield. If so, he has plenty of upside in Josh Allen's offense. Although Buffalo has struggled this season, its offense has still been fantastic. The Bills are fourth in yards per game (383.3), tenth in rushing yards per game (122.3), and fifth in points per game (27.3).If Fournette can earn in role in the ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR LeaguesROSTERED IN: 13% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Leonard Fournette signed with the Buffalo Bills a few weeks ago, yet he hasn't logged a single touch in 2023. There's a chance the 28-year-old has been working his way back into playing shape, which would explain his lack of opportunities thus far.If Fournette can find his way onto the active roster, he could have plenty of value in deep PPR leagues. Between his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR LeaguesROSTERED IN: 16% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back Leonard Fournette is yet to play a snap for the Bills but could be thrust into a role based on the performance of other backs on the team. This Bills team needs a goal-line rusher and Fournette has the experience to provide what they need.The team doesn't trustJames Cooknear the end zone, which is why almost all of those have gone to Murray and he's disappointed in a major way. Fournette will ...

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that running back Leonard Fournette has been a nice addition to the team and continues to learn the offense. McDermott said that if not this week against the New York Jets, then the weeks ahead will be a "big-time consideration" for Fournette to be called up from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster. It sounds as though Buffalo will forge forward in Week 11 with James Cook and Latavius Murray in their backfield, but Lenny could be coming ...