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Dontrell Hilliard, D'Onta Foreman Fantasy Outlook After Adrian Peterson's Release
Nov 23, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 31: Tennessee Titans Running Back Dontrell Hilliard (40) warms up before the start of the NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts on October 31, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Tennessee Titans released veteran running back Adrian Peterson on Tuesday, per multiple reports, leaving fantasy players to question whether they should be targeting players like Dontrell Hilliard and D'Onta Foreman while Derrick Henry remains sidelined.
The #Titans waived RB Adrian Peterson. Possible he returns. For now, Dontrell Hilliard is up to the active roster after picking up 82 yards from scrimmage on Sunday.
Truth is, you can make a pretty strong argument for both players.
Hilliard seems likely to be more of the passing-down threat after catching eight passes for 47 yards on 10 targets Sunday, though he did also get seven carries that he turned into 35 yards. A solid showing all in all.
But Foreman also saw a decent workload, with seven carries for 25 yards and one reception for another 15. It seems likely these two will split the touches in Tennessee's backfield, limiting both of their short-term upsides to emergency-flex status.
Long term, however, Hilliard may not have as big a role once Jeremy McNichols returns from a concussion. McNichols likely will take up the scatback role when healthy, limiting Hilliard's touches.
Dontrell Hilliard played the Jeremy McNichols role today, seeing a 19.6% target share. That's the second-highest share from any Titans running back this season.
For as long as Jeremy McNichols is out (might not be long), Dontrell Hilliard is the Titans best bet on passing downs and to split rushing downs with D'Onta Foreman. And I'm not convinced he'll entirely go away when McNichols clears the concussion protocol.
So Foreman is the safer waiver priority, even if he feels like a ho-hum choice himself given his limited effectiveness—23 carries for 84 yards—across three games.
In order of waiver priority, then, go Foreman first and either Hilliard or McNichols second, depending on the latter's availability.
Hopefully, however, you have better running back options in place.
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Tevin Coleman, Ty Johnson's Jets Fantasy Outlook After Michael Carter's Injury
Nov 21, 2021
New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman (23) runs on to the field during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-20. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Michael Carter had taken control of the New York Jets backfield, but an ankle injury forced him out of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins and will sideline him for 2-3 weeks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Accordingly, there will be more opportunities for Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson.
Though the Jets offense entered the day averaging just 17.9 points per game, 26th in the NFL, any running back who gets touches is worth monitoring in fantasy football.
Carter also showed a running back can be a valuable fantasy asset in this offense after scoring four touchdowns in his last six games. If Carter is forced to miss more time, Coleman and Johnson could be worth starting in favorable matchups, though the latter has more upside of the two.
Johnson has seen limited playing time this season, but he has been a quality receiver out of the backfield with 24 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns entering Week 11. He had at least five receptions in three of his last four games.
Without Carter in the lineup, Johnson becomes one of the team's more dynamic offensive weapons and someone who should get the ball.
New York often playing from behind should only give the 24-year-old a bigger role going forward. Though the upside is limited in standard leagues, Johnson could be a flex play in points-per-reception leagues.
Coleman is the better bet for early-down rushing work as the coaching staff continues to get him touches. The veteran missed about a month with a hamstring injury but saw four carries and two catches immediately upon returning in Week 10.
He was also used ahead of Johnson for much of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
The problem is there is rarely much room to run for the Jets and even fewer goal-to-go situations. Even with double-digit carries, Coleman will have a difficult time producing enough to justify in your lineup.
A matchup against the Houston Texans in Week 12 could be interesting, but only add Coleman if you are desperate at running back.
