Top DEF = 1, bottom DEF = 32. at Fournette strained his right hamstring in the 2nd quarter against the Giants and missed the following 2 games. The Jaguars also drafted Ben Bartch in the fourth round as a left tackle. Even if he does play, Fournette should be on benches against a Packers Defense that ranks eighth against the run. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Fournette didn't practice all week and might just be up as an emergency option. He chose to attend Louisiana State University (LSU), and hyped as “the next Adrian Peterson.” In 13 games as a freshman, Fournette rushed 187 times for 1,034 yards and 10 touchdowns, catching 7 passes for 127 yards. Fournette said someone stepped on his left foot. You could do worse than Fournette as your RB2. Leonard (ankle) is listed as active Thursday in Chicago. His most concerning injury to date was another soft tissue injury, a hamstring strain that he returned too quickly from. The Bucs likely will just put him on the inactive list if he isn't ready to play this weekend, as LeSean McCoy (ankle) has been cleared to return, joining Ronald Jones and Ke'Shawn Vaughn in the backfield. LeSean McCoy also figures to see more snaps. The talent is there, without question. Of course, given that Ronald Jones has put together back-to-back 100-plus yard rushing performances, Fournette could find himself relegated to a clear backup role even if fully healthy. Jacksonville drafted Laviska Shenault in the second round, and Collin Johnson in the fifth. In total, he rushed 129 times for 843 yards, 6.5 yards per carry and 8 touchdowns, chipping in 15 receptions for 146 yards. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. Now the surprising stats. Less than two months later, he struggled with another ankle sprain that cost him a game. RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) is doubtful for the game. A double-digit touchdown season could leapfrog him into a top-five finish. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Adding insult to injury, before he even played in his first NFL game, he had already suffered a new foot injury. Leonard Fournette : Pos: RB, 2020: 2 TD,Career: 40 G, 21 TD, Jaguars/Buccaneers 2017-2020, born LA 1995 Fournette finished the season playing 13 games rushing 168 times, 1,040 yards and 9 touchdowns. Fournette missed 1 game after taking a hard hit from Earl Thomas. Sports Injury Predictor calculates that Fournette has a 56.8% chance of injury in 2020, and this translates to him missing over two games in the upcoming season, not unreasonable. Now the surprising stats. I'd… https://t.co/RYmOIOJIde, WRs Scotty Miller, Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, CB Carlton Davis, S Jordan Whiteheard, RB Leonard Fournette and DL Kah… https://t.co/zofabxPvIz. Leonard Fournette fantasy football info to help you research important decisions for your fantasy team. Leonard Fournette was technically active last week, but he only played one offensive snap. The Buccaneers have ruled RB LeSean McCoy (ankle) out for Thursday night's game against the Bears. The purpose of being able to absorb a hit and keep going demonstrates he can be successful with a bad offensive line. Fournette started since his freshman year in high school and compiled 7,619 rushing yards and 88 touchdowns over his four-year career. Green Bay has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs, so Tampa's backfield could thrive in this matchup, although a timeshare between Fournette and Ronald Jones II could make things difficult for fantasy managers. Fournette did not finish any lower than seventh among running backs when it comes down to carries, targets, receptions, touches, yards and fantasy points. His red-zone prowess has made up for his lack of yardage so far this year. Cann paving the way. The Buccaneers have ruled RB Leonard Fournette out for Sunday's game against the Chargers because of the ankle injury that has kept him out of practice all week. The team's top wideout leads Tampa in targets (38) by a healthy margin and will continue to have WR1 upside if he plays in what could be a high-scoring affair this weekend. He's officially a game-time decision. Now the surprising stats. As such, he should be on track to play this weekend against the Packers, but it's uncertain how extensively he'll be involved in the game plan behind top running back Ronald Jones. section: | slug: buccaneers-leonard-fournette-works-on-side-in-practice | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | A significant improvement from my score of 9 out of 10 heading into the 2019 season. Godwin and McCoy were inactive last Thursday night. That should leave Ronald Jones as the clear lead back for a game that finds Tampa favored by 7.5 at home. Nothing changed dramatically from his … All rights reserved. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/players_profiles, Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette: Listed as questionable, Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette: Limited again at practice, Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette: Limited to start week, Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette: Spotted at practice, Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette: Surprisingly active Thursday. He was considered the best running back prospect of his class, and ESPN ranked him number one in 2014. Fournette was active for last Thursday's loss to the Bears, despite being listed as a non-participant in practice all week. Fournette has missed 12 games out of a possible 48 (25%) and has not played a full season yet. Unfortunately, he did not allow this injury to heal correctly, and after attempting to return only two weeks later, he re-aggravated the injury and was ruled out indefinitely. Fournette was present for Tuesday's practice, donning no brace or protective taping on his injured ankle, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. Then in mid-October, he missed a game with an ankle sprain. Without these receptions, Fournette becomes much more of a one-dimensional player. Not a lot of help. In his final year at LSU, Fournette struggled with injuries, suffering a grade 2 ankle sprain in August that caused him to miss a total of six games throughout the season. The big bruiser continued to create yards after contact and had a total of 792 yards after the first touch, third-best in the NFL. However, he is still on the team and ready to go. Speed. He missed 6 total games spread across the 2016 season. Fournette credited Katrina as jumpstarting his football career after he moved to Houston and then back again within one year because of the hurricane evacuation. The offense is young, D.J. 116. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Fournette fourth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Fournette (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Cam Robinson and Jawaan Taylor will play tackle while Brandon Linder is back at center. Fournette was listed as a non-participant on all three practice reports leading up to that contest but was still active, though he played only one offensive snap. Fournette’s floor will come into play in how many targets Thompson will steal and his injuries. For the second day in a row, Fournette won't take any reps with the Buccaneers' healthy players, but he was at least able to work out on the side under the supervision of team trainers. The floor is there. He didn't practice at all this week, so he may merely be insurance in the event Ronald Jones or Ke'Shawn Vaughn suffers an injury. He did score 259.4 points while averaging 17.3 per game. Chark was a surprise while Chris Conley and Dede Westbrook continued to be below average. Evans is already a must-start fantasy wideout, but Godwin should also be returned to most lineups (if he's active) in what could be a high-scoring affair. In 2018, Fournette injured his hamstring in week one. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) will be a game-time decision for his team's Week 6 contest against the Packers. Quickly compare stats, fantasy rankings and points to find out which player is a better option in your fantasy football league. The later you can wait on Fournette, the better off you will be. I think this is the correct spot for him if he gets some positive regression with touchdowns, and if he can manage to stay healthy while rushing over 250 carries. Finally, in December, he was out a second game after suffering a quadriceps bruise. He was the first-ever freshman to earn a scholarship offer from LSU after he ran for 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns in his freshman season in high school. Unfortunately, those do not exist, and his hand-cuff is a combination of Chris Thompson, a free agent from Washington, Ryquell Armstead, and UDFA’s Tavien Feaster and James Robinson. Check back tomorrow for another update on the Bucs backfield. The new acquisition will hurt Fournette’s production in the receiving game. Fournette re-injured his right hamstring in his return against the Jets and missed the following 4 games. The rookie missed the final 3 preseason games but returned for Week 1. The receiving yards have also increased but now are in danger with Thompson. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Fournette (ankle) will be listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. ), and how mediocre the Jaguars team is. If Fournette gets the green light to dress Week 4, he'll likely work in a timeshare at running back with Ronald Jones. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1. If he's inactive, Ronald Jones can be used as a strong RB2. Despite being listed as a non-participant on all three of the Buccaneers' practices last week due to the ankle injury, Fournette was active for the team's 20-19 loss to the Bears. Leonard Fournette missed the season finale against the Colts as he was listed as a limited participant on practice report due to a neck injury. section: | slug: buccaneers-leonard-fournette-limited-to-start-week | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | schedule-adjusted, positional defensive ranking. ET kickoff, though active status won't come with any guarantees in terms of workload. It was an unexpecting season from Leonard Fournette in 2019, rushing for 1,152 yards (7th), and averaging just 4.3 yards per carry (28th). As of late June, Fournette is currently being chosen as the 16th running back off the board in PPR leagues, in the same area as Todd Gurley and Melvin Gordon. Both guys missed last Thursday night's loss to the Bears but have a chance to return for this weekend's game vs. the Packers. Over the last three seasons, Leonard has witnessed a continuous decline in touchdowns. 4for4 Fantasy Football. Schedule difficulty based on schedule-adjusted, positional defensive ranking. 65th Percentile. He only played one offensive snap against Chicago, but his limited listing in practice to begin Week 6 hints at increased involvement in Sunday's game versus the Packers. If his targets drop from 100 (in 2019) to 50 this upcoming season, and he maintains his catch rate of 76%, that would translate to 38 catches for Fournette. He was expecting to bounce back after struggling with the hamstring injury throughout the majority of his 2018 season. Fournette was active last week despite not being able to practice, so one would expect him to suit up this week after being limited in practice for three straight sessions. Choosing Fournette should come with an insurance policy. "I think Godwin's going to go," Arians said. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette from CBS Sports. Fournette (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Fournette only averaged 3.3 yards per carry over 133 carries, rushing 439 yards and 5 touchdowns.