- Kenyan Drake
- #17
- Team BAL
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Handles two carries in loss
Drake carried the ball twice for two yards and failed to secure his only target in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: As expected, Drake saw a major reduction in his role Sunday with teammate Gus Edwards active for the contest. Drake's two carries and two rushing yards were his lowest totals of the season in each category. Meanwhile, Edwards dominated in touches out of the backfield, handling 16 carries in his first game action since Week 8. With J.K. Dobbins (knee) nearing a return from injured reserve, it is fair to assume that Drake should likely see his role diminish even further as a change-of-pace back.…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 29 at 8:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for role reduction
Drake is expected to move back into a reserve role out of the backfield for Sunday's game against the Jaguars with Gus Edwards (hamstring/knee) active for the contest, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: While Edwards was sidelined for Baltimore's past two games, Drake started and played at least 50 percent of the offensive snaps on both occasions, combining to produce 139 rushing yards and two scores on 34 carries to go with four receptions for 23 yards. Edwards isn't expected to face any major limitations in his return to the lineup Sunday and should settle back in as the Ravens' clear lead option on the ground, relegating Drake and Justice Hill to change-of-pace work behind him.
Published: Sun, Nov 27 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Serviceable as lead back Sunday
Drake rushed 10 times for 46 yards and brought in two of four targets for seven yards in the Ravens' 13-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Drake once again handled lead-back duties with Gus Edwards (hamstring/knee) sidelined, but the Ravens saw Lamar Jackson pace them in rush attempts with 11. That led to a relatively quiet performance for Drake, who was also stymied, save for a game-long 29-yard run, by a Panthers defense that had been very susceptible to the run in recent games. If Edwards is back in action for a Week 12 road matchup against the Jaguars, Drake will likely fall back into a timeshare with his teammate.
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 4:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Beneficiary of Gus Edwards' absence
Drake is expected to retain a lead role out of the Baltimore backfield in Sunday's game against the Panthers while Gus Edwards (hamstring/knee) is inactive for a second straight contest, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Prior to the Ravens' Week 10 bye, Edwards sat out Baltimore's 27-13 win over New Orleans on Nov. 7. In that contest, Drake played 66 percent of the Ravens' snaps on offense and carried 24 times for 93 yards and two scores to go with two catches for 16 yards, while Justice Hill served as the clear No. 2 option and finished with 19 yards on five touches over a 26 percent snap share. A similar distribution of the playing time and touches could be on tap Week 11, as the Ravens enter the contest as…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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May get another crack at lead role
Drake appears likely to serve as the Ravens' lead running back in Sunday's game against the Panthers with Gus Edwards (hamstring/knee) listed as questionable but trending toward sitting out, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Rapoport notes that the Ravens could choose to keep Edwards active if he checks out better than anticipated during a pregame workup, but even if the running back suits up, Adam Schefter of ESPN suggests Edwards may be available only in a "limited manner." With that in mind, Drake seems to be the most likely option to lead the Baltimore backfield in touches, after he carried 24 times for 93 yards and two scores while adding 16 yards on two receptions in the absence of Edwards during the Ravens'…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 5:36am by Rotowire.com
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Headlines win over Saints
Drake rushed the ball 24 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns in Monday's 27-13 win over the Saints. He added two receptions for 16 yards.
Analysis: In the absence of Gus Edwards (hamstring) and J.K. Dobbins (knee), Drake dominated carries out of the Baltimore backfield. Though he averaged only 3.9 yards per carry, he managed two rushes of more than 10 yards and also tallied touchdowns of one and three yards. Despite the strong performance, Drake's value could be in jeopardy moving forward as the Baltimore backfield will have the chance to get healthy with the team heading into its Week 10 bye.
Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely to start for Edwards
Drake is expected to replace Gus Edwards (hamstring) -- who is listed as doubtful -- as Baltimore's lead option on the ground in Monday's game against the Saints, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: After Edwards exited early in the Ravens' Week 8 win over the Buccaneers with the hamstring injury, Drake stepped in to play 57 percent of Baltimore's offensive snaps while finishing with 62 yards on seven carries to go with four receptions for five yards and a touchdown. In addition to his expected role as the Ravens' top ball carrier, Drake will likely continue to see some involvement as a pass catcher, though Justice Hill projects to have a role as Baltimore's main change-of-pace option.…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 6:40am by Rotowire.com
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Records receiving TD in win
Drake rushed seven times for 62 yards and brought in all four targets for five yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-22 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Analysis: Gus Edwards exited the game early with a hamstring injury that apparently doesn't seem serious per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun, which gave Drake some extra opportunities that he put to good use. The veteran back finished second to Edwards in rushing yards and also recorded a five-yard game-tying touchdown grab in the third quarter for his second score of the season overall. If Edwards is limited in any way for the Week 9 road matchup versus the Saints on Monday night, Nov. 7, Drake could…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 27 at 9:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Held to five yards in Week 7
Drake rushed 11 times for five yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.
Analysis: After rushing for 119 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries against the Giants in the previous game, Drake was bottled up by the Browns. Gus Edwards (knee) made his season debut and was far more effective on the ground, scoring two touchdowns while racking up 66 yards on 16 carries. Edwards should function as Baltimore's top rushing option for the remainder of J.K. Dobbins' (knee) absence, while Drake likely will be limited to a change-of-pace role.
Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to help fill in for Dobbins
With J.K. Dobbins (knee) on injured reserve, Drake, Justice Hill and Gus Edwards will handle the Ravens' backfield duties Sunday against the Browns, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Edwards was activated from the PUP list on Saturday following a lengthy layoff, so it's unclear how much volume he'll see in his return to the mix. Last week against the Giants, with Hill sidelined, Drake racked up 119 yards and a TD on 10 carries in relief of Dobbins, so he should have an opportunity to build off that effort this Sunday, though once Edwards is able to re-prove his health he's a candidate to claim a solid portion of the team's early down touches.
Published: Sun, Oct 23 at 9:34am by Rotowire.com
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Poised for expanded role
With J.K. Dobbins (knee) out Sunday against the Browns, Drake and Justice Hill are in line to see added touches in the Ravens' Week 7 backfield, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Hensley, it's unclear if Gus Edwards (knee) will be activated from the PUP list ahead of Sunday's contest. However, with Dobbins unavailable and reportedly expected to undergo a knee scope that could cost him 4-to-6 weeks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Drake has a chance to make a fantasy impact in the coming weeks on the heels of racking up 119 yards and a TD on 10 carries in relief of Dobbins in this past Sunday's loss to the Giants.
Published: Fri, Oct 21 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Could handle lead role Sunday
Drake could be in line to lead the Ravens backfield Sunday versus the Browns after J.K. Dobbins (knee) was ruled out for Week 7.
Analysis: Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Dobbins is slated to have arthroscopic knee surgery in the near future that will sideline him for 4-to-6 weeks. As a result, Drake could be the lead runner for a run-heavy offense for the foreseeable future, even if Gus Edwards (knee) is activated from the reserve/PUP list. Drake's current healthy competitors for touches on the active roster are Justice Hill and Mike Davis. Drake reeled off 127 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 11 touches in the midst of…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 21 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Steps up in second half
Drake rushed the ball 10 times for 119 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Giants. He added one reception for eight yards.
Analysis: Drake was involved throughout the game but served as the team's primary rusher in the second half after J.K. Dobbins was held out with knee tightness. Drake was a driving force behind the offense, as he ripped off two 30-yard rushes -- one of which went for a touchdown -- and another 21-yard gain. He entered Sunday's matchup having averaged only 3.1 yards per carry and no rushes of more than 20 yards across 21 carries, so it's unclear at best whether he may be able to replicate these results…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Closes out SNF win
Drake rushed four times for 26 yards and caught his lone target for one yard in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Drake was back on the active roster following Justice Hill's (ankle) injury last week against Buffalo. The early-season acquisition leapfrogged fellow veteran Mike Davis to serve as J.K. Dobbins' (eight carries for 44 yards) primary backup. It was interesting to note that it was Drake, and not Dobbins, who was used as the primary back on Baltimore's game-winning drive in the final two minutes of action. Barring an undisclosed injury, this may have simply been a matchup play by the Ravens'…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 11:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive again
Drake is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Analysis: With J.K. Dobbins back in the mix again after making his season debut last weekend, Drake remains the odd man out in the team's Week 4 backfield, which will also include Justice Hill in a change-of-pace role and Mike Davis in reserve.
Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Drake is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Analysis: With J.K. Dobbins back in action Sunday after missing Baltimore's first two games, Drake is the odd man out in the team's Week 3 backfield, which will also include Mike Davis and Justice Hill.
Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Comes up small against former team
Drake rushed six times for eight yards and was not targeted in the passing game during the Ravens' 42-38 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran was thought to be poised for an expanded role Sunday with J.K. Dobbins (knee) being held out for another week, but it never materialized in the wild loss. In fairness, Drake wasn't alone in being stymied by the Dolphins' defensive front, as Mike Davis gained just four yards on five totes himself. Dobbins was able to practice in full leading up to Sunday, so it appears likely the third-year back will suit up Week 3 against the Patriots, which could relegate Drake to a minimal role or…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Expanded role in Week 2
With J.K. Dobbins (knee) inactive, Drake is in line to again see added work in the Ravens' backfield Sunday against the Dolphins, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Dobbins sidelined in the Ravens' 24-9 win over the Jets last weekend, Drake, who Hensley indicates will start Sunday, logged 33 snaps on offense en route to carrying 11 times for 31 yards and logging one catch for 15 yards, while Mike Davis was out there for seven snaps (two carries for 11 yards) and Justice Hill saw 11 snaps and rushed twice for four yards and caught two passes for seven yards. Drake thus figures to continue to see his share of touches against Miami, which makes him a…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to lead backfield again
Drake is expected to serve as the Ravens' lead running back Sunday against the Dolphins with J.K. Dobbins (knee) listed as questionable but considered unlikely to play, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Even though Dobbins was a full practice participant all week, the Ravens apparently want to see him log some more on-field reps before clearing him for game action. Assuming Dobbins is included among the Ravens' inactive list that will be released 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Drake will be poised to headline the Baltimore backfield for the second straight week. Despite handily outpacing Justice Hill (11 snaps) and Mike Davis (six snaps) in terms of offensive usage (31 snaps)…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 7:00am by Rotowire.com
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Modest production as lead back
Drake rushed 11 times for 31 yards and caught his only target for 15 yards in Sunday's 24-9 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Drake led the Ravens in carries and rushing yards with J.K. Dobbins (knee) inactive, but the veteran running back didn't find much running room, as Baltimore relied on Lamar Jackson's arm and its defense to pull away. While Drake should maintain the lead role over Mike Davis and Justice Hill if Dobbins continues to sit out in Week 2 against Miami, Drake's far from a lock to provide much fantasy value in that role.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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To help fill in for Dobbins in Week 1
With J.K. Dobbins (knee) inactive, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com indicates that the Ravens will turn to Mike Davis and Drake to lead the team's Week 1 backfield.
Analysis: Justice Hill is also available to mix in, but it looks like Davis and Drake are in line to largely fill the void created by Dobbins' absence. Though Mike Garafolo of NFL Network suggests that Davis may draw the start Sunday, he expects the Ravens to employ a rotation that will include Drake. It's a scenario that could result in the anticipated Week 1 timeshare tilting in the direction of which back emerges as the hot hand.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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Finalizes deal with Baltimore
Drake signed with the Ravens on Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Released by the Raiders last week, Drake met with the Ravens on Tuesday and apparently passed a physical. He could get touches Week 1, as J.K. Dobbins (knee) is uncertain to play, and the Ravens otherwise have only Mike Davis and Justice Hill on their 53-man roster at running back. Davis would likely be the starter if Dobbins isn't ready for Baltimore's season opener against the Jets.
Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to join Ravens
The Ravens are hosting Drake for a visit, after which he's expected to sign with the team, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Given the degree of uncertainty as to whether J.K. Dobbins (knee) will be ready for Week 1 and the fact Gus Edwards (knee) is out for at least first four games of the season, adding Drake would provide the Ravens with another capable backfield option. Also currently in the team's depth RB mix are Mike Davis, Justice Hill and Tyler Badie.
Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 5:39am by Rotowire.com
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Officially released
The Raiders released Drake on Tuesday.
Analysis: The move was expected in the absence of the Raiders fielding a last-minute trade offer, but now Drake is free to catch on with another team looking to add backfield depth. Until the 28-year-old finds a landing spot, he'll remain a speculative fantasy option, but in the right context Drake could earn enough playing time down the road to earn consideration in fantasy lineups.
Published: Wed, Aug 24 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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In line to be released by Raiders
The Raiders plan to release Drake, Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed of The Athletic report.
Analysis: Per the report, the move is slated to occur, barring an unlikely last-minute trade offer, but either way, the Raiders are moving on from Drake, who they signed to a a two-year, $11 million deal in March 2021. The running back suffered a season-ending ankle injury Week 13 last year, but he's moved past the issue and has played this preseason. Once he catches on with a new team, the 28-year-old will look to carve out an early-season role, but until that context is clarified Drake will profile as…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 22 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Will be cut by Vegas
The Raiders informed Drake on Monday that he will be released, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The fact that Drake received six touches (three carries and three catches) in the Raiders' third preseason game in Miami on Saturday -- when several key offensive players were rested -- was a firm indication the 28-year-old was on the roster bubble. The veteran back didn't make much of an impression across the Raiders' first three exhibitions and offers limited value on special teams, so the team's decision to cut him isn't overly surprising. Once he's granted his release, Drake will have a…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 22 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies 16 total yards in win
Drake rushed three times for six yards and secured all three targets for 10 yards in the Raiders' 15-13 preseason win over the Dolphins on Saturday night.
Analysis: The veteran was the second running back in, but he didn't find much success against one of his old squads. Drake has seemingly been battling rookie Zamir White for the No. 2 running back job behind workhorse lead back Josh Jacobs, and while neither has gotten much done on the ground in the last two games, the younger and more explosive White showed more burst during an 11-carry, 52-yard performance in the Hall of Fame Game preseason opener versus the Jaguars. Consequently, Drake may need a true…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 20 at 9:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets reps with starter out
Drake rushed four times for 15 yards and caught both of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-20 preseason win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Starter Josh Jacobs (rest) and veteran backup Ameer Abdullah (rest) were both held out of this contest after getting heavy work in the Hall of Fame Game last week, so rookie Zamir White started and split work with Drake. The latter looked sharp with his six touches in head coach Josh McDaniels' new offense. Drake will duke it out with the aforementioned running back options this preseason to determine the pecking order behind Jacobs. So far, it doesn't look great for the 29-year-old.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited on ground Thursday
Drake rushed five times for nine yards during the Raiders' preseason win over the Jaguars in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.
Analysis: Drake drew even with Josh Jacobs for third in carries on the night in what was his first game action since Week 13 of last season. The veteran back seems to be fully recovered from the ankle injury that cut short his 2021 campaign, and as Week 1 approaches he'll look to solidify his standing in a Raiders backfield that also includes Jacobs, Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden.
Published: Thu, Aug 4 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to start camp
Drake (ankle) has received medical clearance to begin training camp, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Drake will retake the practice field for the first time since undergoing December ankle surgery, and subsequently missing June minicamp. The 28-year-old veteran will look to compete to reprise his complementary role alongside top option Josh Jacobs (undisclosed) during the 2022 campaign, though rookie fourth-rounder Zamir White and Brandon Bolden could offer competition for touches.
Published: Thu, Jul 21 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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On track for training camp
Drake (ankle) is expected to participate in the start of training camp, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Drake was held out of June minicamp while recovering from December ankle surgery, and even if he isn't back to 100 percent health by the start of training camp, the Raiders at least expect him to participate in on-field activities. It remains to be seen what sort of role the 28-year-old will handle under new coach Josh McDaniels, though it's worth noting that Josh Jacobs also missed minicamp due to an undisclosed injury. Rookie fourth-round pick Zamir White could offer Drake competition for…read more
Published: Mon, Jul 18 at 9:52am by Rotowire.com
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Held out of minicamp
Drake (ankle) didn't practice during June minicamp, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Drake broke his ankle in early December and had surgery a few days later, finishing with 545 total yards over 12 games in the first season of a two-year, $11 million contract with the Raiders. It's unclear if he'll have a role under the new coaching staff led by Josh McDaniels, but an injury guarantee on his 2022 base salary means Las Vegas doesn't have a financial motive to release the 28-year-old running back, incentivizing them to at least give him another look once he's available for…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 21 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Recovering well from ankle injury
Drake is bouncing back well from the broken ankle he suffered last year, Tashan Reed and Vic Tafurof The Athletic report.
Analysis: Drake appeared in 12 games with the Raiders last season prior to undergoing season-ending surgery on his broken right ankle. While it remains to be seen if he'll have any initial limitations in practice, barring any setbacks, the 28-year-old should be well past the injury ahead of Week 1. This coming season, Drake will reprise his complementary role in Las Vegas' backfield, a context that gives him a degree of PPR utility while working behind top early-down back Josh Jacobs. Also in the mix for…read more
Published: Fri, May 6 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Restructures contract
Drake (ankle) restructured his contract with the Raiders on Thursday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Drake compiled just 545 scrimmage yards across 12 appearances in his inaugural season in Las Vegas, and he's currently recovering from season-ending right ankle surgery. Agreeing to restructure his deal helps the Raiders free up cap space for some potential splashes in free agency, and keeps the the 28-year-old on track to operate as the No. 2 backfield option behind Josh Jacobs in new coach Josh McDaniels' scheme. Drake could have a shot at making it back on the field in time for spring OTAs.
Published: Thu, Mar 10 at 6:50am by Rotowire.com
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Officially placed on IR
Drake (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: Drake's move to IR was fully expected after Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia said Monday that the running back will undergo season-ending surgery on his right ankle later this week. He'll likely have a chance to return in time for OTAs next spring, but the Raiders aren't expected to establish a return timetable for Drake until after his procedure. Jalen Richard (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Peyton Barber are in line to serve as the primary backups to Josh Jacobs for the remainder of the…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting surgery on broken ankle
Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia said Monday that Drake will undergo surgery on his right ankle in Birmingham, Ala. later this week, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As expected, Drake will require a procedure to address the season-ending fractured right ankle he sustained in Sunday's 17-15 loss to Washington. The Raiders should have a clearer idea on a recovery timeline for Drake once surgery is completed, but he could have a shot at making it back for OTAs in the spring. He'll conclude his first season in Las Vegas with 545 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 7.7 touches per game over his 12 appearances. Drake's absence leaves Jalen Richard and…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Diagnosed with broken ankle
Drake broke his ankle in Sunday's loss to Washington and will miss the rest of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Drake's leg was rolled up on when he was tackled on his third touch of the day, and his injury will wind up costing him the rest of the campaign. With Drake unavailable the rest of the way, Jalen Richard will likely pick up his work on passing downs when he comes off the COVID-19 list, and Peyton Barber could also see more work when starter Josh Jacobs needs a breather.
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits Sunday's game
Drake injured his ankle during Sunday's game against Washington.
Analysis: With Drake ruled out for the remainder of the contest and Jalen Richard (reserve/COVID-19 list) unavailable, Peyton Barber is on hand to spell lead back Josh Jacobs. Prior to his injury, Drake logged one carry for no gain and caught one of his two targets for eight yards.
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Nine touches against Cowboys
Drake took seven carries for 25 yards and caught two passes on as many targets for five yards in the Raiders' Week 12 overtime win at Dallas.
Analysis: Drake has two or less receptions in each of his last three contests, but he still earned nine total touches on just 15 offensive snaps in the Thanksgiving Day victory. However, starter Josh Jacobs figures to remain the workhorse out of the backfield against Washington in Week 13.
Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 2:33am by Rotowire.com
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Little usage again Sunday
Drake carried the ball five times for 23 yards and caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: For the second straight game, Drake managed only a half-dozen touches and failed to do much with his limited opportunities. He also failed to catch multiple passes for the first time since Week 5, but game script wasn't in his favor Sunday as the Raiders' offense didn't see a lot of the ball and didn't fall behind by more than one score until the fourth quarter. Drake could see more action in a Thanksgiving Day clash with the Cowboys, but he remains a risky fantasy option.
Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 7:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Targeted thrice in loss
Drake ran for 16 yards on four carries and caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 41-14 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: The Raiders struggled to get much going on the ground before K.C. continued to extend its lead in the second half, which could've been a positive development for Drake and his pass-catching abilities out of the backfield. However, starter Josh Jacobs secured five targets of his own as Drake played less than one third of the team's 54 total offensive snaps. Both Jalen Richard (ribs) and Alec Ingold (knee) exited Sunday's contest with injuries, so Drake's role behind Jacobs may expand to a small…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 5:21am by Rotowire.com
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Productive as pass catcher
Drake rushed for 30 yards on four carries and caught six of eight targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Drake failed to find the end zone for the first time since Week 5, but he posted season highs in targets, receptions and receiving yards while playing over 40 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps Sunday. Starter Josh Jacobs paced the team's rushing attack with 13 carries for 76 yards, though Drake proved more useful in the passing game. A similar script could materialize against the Chiefs in Week 10, as Drake looks to earn his fair share of targets if Las Vegas trails during the contest.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 10:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in Week 7 win
Drake carried the ball 14 times for 69 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 33-22 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Josh Jacobs got off to a good start and scored a rushing TD in the second quarter, but after he left with a chest injury, Drake saw his workload increase significantly. He saw double-digit carries for the first time all year and double-digit touches for the first time since Week 3. The former Dolphin and Cardinal has scored three TDs in the last two games as interim coach Rich Bisaccia appears to see more value in Drake than Jon Gruden did, but Jacobs will have extra time to heal up over the…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 6:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Back into the picture
Drake ran for 34 yards and one touchdown on four carries against Denver on Sunday, adding two receptions for 39 yards and one touchdown on two targets.
Analysis: After almost completely disappearing from the Raiders offense the prior two games, producing just 13 yards on three carries and 28 snaps, Drake got back into the offense in a big way against the Broncos. Unfortunately for Drake's fantasy investors, six touches from scrimmage still grades as a meager workload, and the touchdown production isn't normally in play for Drake. Indeed, these were his first two touchdowns of the season. Drake's fantasy upside is further compromised by the fact that he…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Two touches in Week 5
Drake rushed for 11 yards on two carries and was unable to haul in his only target in Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Bears. He also returned two kickoffs for 35 yards.
Analysis: Drake set a new season low of just 12 offensive snaps played, nearly mirroring the involvement of fellow backup running back Jalen Richard, who was recently activated from injured reserve after healing from a foot injury. Starter Josh Jacobs turned 19 touches into 67 total yards and a touchdown, lending few chances for Drake to gain much fantasy relevance.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 8:04am by Rotowire.com
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Uninvolved in MNF loss
Drake took his lone carry for two yards and he was not targeted in the passing game during Monday's 28-14 loss to the Chargers. He also returned three kickoffs for 68 yards.
Analysis: Drake's role in the Raiders' offense diminished with starter Josh Jacobs' return from an ankle injury, as the latter rushed 13 times for 40 yards and caught all five of his targets. Drake played a season-low 20 offensive snaps, which came as somewhat of a surprise given that the Raiders trailed by multiple scores for much of the contest. Jacobs appears healthy ahead of a Week 5 matchup against the Bears, so Drake's usage could again be limited despite the $11 million contract he was handed by…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 8:09am by Rotowire.com
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Plays second fiddle to Barber
Drake had eight carries for 24 yards and caught three of six targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 31-28 overtime win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Drake played 71 percent of the offensive snaps in the absence of Josh Jacobs (ankle) in Week 2, but it was Peyton Barber who dominated the backfield work against Miami on Sunday with 26 touches for 142 yards and a touchdown with Jacobs missing his second straight game. Drake and Barber split things pretty evenly during the first half with six and eight carries, respectively, but Drake had only four touches after halftime. It appears Drake's role as a pass-catching back won't change much…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely to lead backfield again
Drake is expected to lead the Raiders backfield Sunday against the Dolphins with teammate Josh Jacobs (ankle) listed as questionable, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Drake got the start and 71 percent snap share in a Week 2 win over Pittsburgh, taking seven carries for nine yards and five catches for 46 yards in Jacobs' absence. Meanwhile, Peyton Barber finished the afternoon with a team-high 13 carries for 32 yards, with eight of those coming in the fourth quarter, including five on the final drive. While Drake is the reliable choice for snaps and touches, it's possible Barber remains a thorn in his side with a role that includes clock-killing work and…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Abysmal on ground
Drake carried the ball seven times for nine yards in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Steelers. He added five receptions on six targets for 46 yards.
Analysis: Drake was out-carried by Peyton Barber 13-7. Neither mustered much on the ground, as Drake was limited to 1.3 yards per carry with his longest rush going for five yards. He showed a bit more promise as a receiver, breaking off gains of 13, 11 and 10 yards in that role. Drake's role moving forward will largely be dependent on the health of Josh Jacobs (toe/ankle), who reportedly has a chance to return for the team's Week 3 matchup against Miami.
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 6:28pm by Rotowire.com
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In line for added work Sunday
With Josh Jacobs (toe/ankle) ruled out Sunday against the Steelers, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal believes that Drake figures to take the majority of the Raiders' backfield snaps Week 2.
Analysis: That's a notion echoed by Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site, though it's worth noting that coach Jon Gruden suggested that Peyton Barber is also in the team's plans this weekend. "It's an opportunity for Peyton Barber," Gruden noted. "We really like Barber. I like the way he runs and catches and picks up blitzes." With that in mind, look for Drake to maintain a key role in the team's passing game, while seeing added carries Sunday after logging six Week 1, while Barber mixes in some on…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 17 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Added opportunity in Week 2
Drake should be in line for a larger role Sunday against the Steelers, as Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports that Josh Jacobs (toe/ankle) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Drake should be more involved on the ground after getting only six carries to go with five catches in his Raiders debut. That being said, coach Jon Gruden hinted that third-stringer Peyton Barber could fill a chunk of the early-down rushing void created by Jacobs' absence, per Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus. Though Barber could siphon some early-down touches against a tough Steelers front with Jacobs out, Drake is certainly in the RB2 and flex discussion, given that he figures to see an uptick…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 17 at 12:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes impact as receiver
Drake rushed six times for 11 yards but caught all five of his targets for 59 yards in Monday night's 33-27 overtime win against the Ravens.
Analysis: Drake saw teammate Josh Jacobs cleared for action prior to kickoff and proceed to rush for two touchdowns. However, considering Jacobs managed only 34 yards on his 10 carries and caught only one pass for six yards, Drake outgained his new backfield partner overall. The split in touches between the former Dolphin and Cardinal and Jacobs will be an interesting sub-plot to monitor early on, but it's encouraging that Drake was able to make an impact in the passing game on a night when he was…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 10:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for prominent role
The Raiders might view Drake and Josh Jacobs similarly to coach Jon Gruden's Charlie Garner and Tyrone Wheatley backfields, according to ESPN.com.
Analysis: The Raiders have invested a lot in Jacobs and paid up for Drake in free agency, so they likely intend to make both players productive in 2021. With Jacobs as the starter and bruising power runner between the two, Las Vegas will look to Drake to change up the pace and offer a leaner, more speedy look in the backfield when Jacobs needs a breather. Garner was a much better pass catcher and much better player generally than Drake is, but Drake could still hold a sizeable presence as the lightning…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Drake (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Drake landed on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday with an undisclosed issue, though the Raiders didn't appear to be particularly concerned. He was considered day-to-day with a chance of returning to practice Friday, and he has indeed done so.
Published: Fri, Jul 30 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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May return to practice soon
Drake (undisclosed) is considered "day-to-day," with the aim of returning to practice Friday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Drake worked on the side at Wednesday's practice, and the Raiders eventually placed him on the non-football injury list. The nature of his injury is unknown, but considering he may practice by week's end, it clearly isn't severe. With Jalen Richard (undisclosed) and Theo Riddick (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the number of running backs currently available at Las Vegas' training camp has been cut in half.
Published: Wed, Jul 28 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on NFI list
Raiders placed Drake (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.
Analysis: Las Vegas has yet to announce an injury for Drake, but Tashan Reed of The Athletic noted that the running back was off to the side working with the Raiders' training staff during practice Wednesday. With Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick both having landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team's backfield depth is being taxed early on in training camp.
Published: Wed, Jul 28 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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May be nursing minor injury
Drake was working off to the side with the training staff while his teammates practiced Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While Drake isn't known to be dealing with an injury, Reed notes that pass-catching backs Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick also were held out for the first practice of training camp. Drake's presence on a side field suggests he's merely dealing with a minor injury, but it'll be something to keep an eye on if he doesn't return to practice within the first couple weeks of camp. He signed a two-year, $11 million contract with Las Vegas this offseason, joining Josh Jacobs to form an impressive…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 28 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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Could see WR snaps
Though Drake will be working in the same backfield as Josh Jacobs this coming season, the Raiders' free-agent acquisition expects to "be used in a multitude of ways" by his new team, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Despite having Jacobs -- who's topped 1,000 rushing yards in each his first two NFL seasons -- atop their backfield depth chart, the Raiders were aggressive in pursuing Drake, giving him a two-year deal for $11 million guaranteed that includes up to $3.5 million in incentives. That's solid money in the current running back free agent market, which suggests that coach Jon Gruden will look to find different ways to use Drake as a chess piece in the Las Vegas offense. According to Drake, Gruden…read more
Published: Fri, Mar 26 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Raiders
Drake is signing a two-year, $11 million contract with the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The deal reportedly can go up to $14.5 million with incentives, though Drake could have a tough time putting up big numbers in a backfield that already has Josh Jacobs and Jalen Richard. This outcome is suboptimal for Drake's fantasy value, with Jacobs being a 2019 first-round pick who put up back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons to start his career. Jacobs did drop from 4.8 YPC in 2019 to 3.9 in 2020, but Drake (4.0 YPC) suffered a similar fate in Arizona, where Chase Edmonds now sits atop…read more
Published: Thu, Mar 18 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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Held in check by Rams' front
Drake registered 36 yards on 10 carries while securing all three of his targets for 15 receiving yards during Sunday's 18-7 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Though Chris Streveler had his moments in relief of Kyler Murray (ankle) for roughly three-quarters of the contest, the upside of Arizona's offense was undoubtedly capped without a healthy Murray under center. Drake garnered 77 percent of the Cardinals' RB carries, but that fact doesn't carry as much weight given the pass-first game script Arizona was ushered into. The Cardinals never led in the second half, with the offense making just two trips into the red zone all day (one coming via a…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone amid tough sledding
Drake carried 18 times for 45 yards and a touchdown while catching both his targets for five additional yards during Sunday's 20-12 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Drake carried the mail after Chase Edmonds (hip) left the game in the second quarter, but he averaged just 2.5 yards per carry and did little as a pass catcher as well. He salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective with a leaping one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, giving him a career-high 10 touchdowns for the season. Although he's scored six times in the last six games, Drake has averaged fewer than 3.0 yards per carry each of the last two and will look to improve from a yardage…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Produces 40 scrimmage yards
Drake carried 10 times for 26 yards and caught both his targets for an additional 14 yards during Sunday's 33-26 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Drake managed just 2.6 yards per carry as his long gain went for just eight yards. He caught both passes thrown his way but didn't break off any big gains in that department either as he finished with just 40 scrimmage yards. Meanwhile, Chase Edmonds came through with 66 yards and a touchdown on 14 touches and split time with Drake on the most crucial drives in the second half. Drake had scored five touchdowns in the four games heading into this one and will look to bounce back next Saturday…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Could benefit if Edmonds sits
Drake will likely be in store for a heavier workload Sunday against the Eagles in the event Chase Edmonds (ankle) -- who is considered a game-day decision -- isn't available to play, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: When both Drake and Edmonds have been available this season, the Cardinals have favored a two-pronged approach to the backfield, with the former serving as the team's top ballcarrier and the latter representing the preferred pass-catching option. Edmonds' balky ankle may force the Cardinals to deviate from that plan, however, potentially opening the door for Drake to serve as a true bellcow for the first time all season. If that's the case, Drake should have a clear path to 20-plus touches, as…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues TD binge in win
Drake (hip) rushed 23 times for 80 yards and a touchdown while catching his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Drake was stuffed at the one-yard line on Arizona's opening drive, which ended with a turnover on downs after an incomplete pass on the ensuing play. He converted from the same distance against a significantly more tired Giants defense to put the Cardinals up 20-0 in the third quarter with his ninth rushing touchdown of the season and fifth in his last four games. Drake out-touched Chase Edmonds 24-11 in this one and should continue to lead Arizona's backfield in Week 15 against the Eagles.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing Week 14
Drake (hip) is active for Sunday's road game against the Giants.
Analysis: Drake made an appearance midweek on the Cardinals' injury report and wrapped it up with back-to-back limited sessions. A hip issue was to blame, but it won't stop him from suiting up Sunday, when he'll take on a Giants defense that has allowed 132.3 yards from scrimmage per game and 11 touchdowns to running back this season.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Drake (hip) is expected to play Sunday against the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per the report, the same applies to top wideout DeAndre Hopkins (neck/back). The status of both key cogs in Arizona's offense will be officially confirmed prior to the first wave of kickoffs Sunday, with the Cardinals facing the Giants at 1:00 ET.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 4:35am by Rotowire.com
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Should play through hip injury
Drake (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, with coach Kliff Kingsbury suggesting he expects the running back to play, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Drake was added to the injury report Thursday, logging back-to-back limited practices to close out the week. He should be fine to handle his usual backfield role, taking the majority of carries while Chase Edmonds gets most of the playing time on passing snaps. Edmonds would be in line for a three-down workload if Drake makes an unexpected appearance on the inactive list before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing again Friday
Drake (hip) is practicing Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Drake was a mid-week addition to the injury report, with limited participation in Thursday's session. His presence Friday suggests the hip issue isn't serious, but the Cardinals could still decide to list him with a game designation on their final injury report.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Picks up hip injury
Drake (hip) was a listed as limited on Thursday's injury report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Drake has contended with a number of injuries this season, including a slight ligament tear in his ankle that sidelined him Week 9. Having said that, he wasn't on Wednesday's report at all, so the hip injury may have occurred in practice. As a result, Drake's status will be one to monitor as the weekend draws closer.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in loss to Rams
Drake carried the ball 10 times for 49 yards and a touchdown and caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: While the yardage wasn't impressive, Drake's four-yard TD run in the fourth quarter brought the Cards to within a field goal before the Rams pulled away. He's already set a new career high in rushing yards this season, and Sunday's score tied his career high with eight rushing touchdowns. Drake could be productive again in Week 14 against a Giants defense that stifled Russell Wilson in an upset win over Seattle but gave up 110 scrimmage yards and a TD to Chris Carson.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores twice in loss
Drake rushed 22 times for 78 yards and two touchdowns while catching three of four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Drake capped Arizona's first drive with a one-yard score one play after being denied a touchdown by a stingy spot. His attempt at a second one-yard plunge on the final play of the first half was ruled just short of the goal line, but there was no doubt about Drake's one-yard touchdown to tie the score at 17 apiece in the fourth quarter. The running back's efforts ultimately weren't enough on a quiet afternoon for quarterback Kyler Murray, but Drake now has three rushing touchdowns in his last…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Modest totals in loss
Drake rushed 11 times for 29 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 31 yards in the Cardinals' 28-21 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday night.
Analysis: Drake's modest rushing tally led the Cardinals for the night, but the fifth-year back did reward fantasy managers with a two-yard scoring run early in the second quarter. The 26-year-old was coming off his second 100-yard effort of the campaign Week 10 against the Bills, but Seattle's run defense performed up to its standard and held Drake to a season-low yardage total in the process. Drake appeared to move around well on the previously gimpy ankle he's been nursing back to health, and he'll…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 19 at 9:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Thursday
Drake (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game at Seattle, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Drake had his practice reps capped in each session last week before he returned to action for Sunday's win over the Bills. In that contest, he racked up 109 yards from scrimmage on 17 touches. This week, Drake was listed as a limited participant on the Cardinals' first two practice reports before upgrading to full activity Wednesday. Assuming he's all the way back on the health front, Drake should be poised to handle an offensive snap share between 65 and 70 percent, instead of the 52 percent…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 18 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets in limited practice
Drake (ankle) was limited at Tuesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: After releasing a practice estimate Monday, the Cardinals took the field Tuesday, while Drake maintained his limited listing for a second straight day. He logged limited sessions last week as well before handling 52 percent of the snaps on offense this past Sunday against the Bills, racking up 17 touches for 109 yards from scrimmage in the process. Meanwhile, backup running back Chase Edmonds notched 11 touches for 77 total yards on a 49-percent share of those plays. Assuming Arizona has Drake…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 17 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to begin week
Drake (ankle) is listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Drake managed to play through his lingering ankle injury during Sunday's 32-30 win over the Bills, in which he logged 16 carries for 100 yards -- his second 100-yard rushing game of the year -- and caught his only target for nine yards. His effectiveness upon returning to action and the fact that he wasn't held out of Monday's practice entirely seem to bode well for Drake's chances of suiting up in Seattle on Thursday.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits century mark in return
Drake carried the ball 16 times for 100 yards and caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 32-30 win over the Bills.
Analysis: After missing last week's game with an ankle injury, Drake returned to the lineup and put together his second 100-yard rushing performance of the season. Chase Edmonds still saw 11 touches to Drake's 17, and the duo will likely continue to share the load in the Cardinals' backfield in Week 11 against a porous Seahawks defense that just gave up three rushing TDs to the Rams.
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to action Sunday
Drake (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Analysis: Benefitting from the Cardinals' Week 8 bye, Drake will miss just one contest as a result of the slight ligament tear in his ankle that he suffered Week 7 versus the Seahawks. Whether or not he can handle his typical workload remains to be seen. Through the first seven outings of the season, Drake averaged 18 touches per game while backup Chase Edmonds received 7.9 per game. There's a chance the split between Drake and Edmonds is more even if the former's health still is somewhat compromised.
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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Plans to suit up Sunday
Drake (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, plans to play if he checks out well during a pregame workout, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Drake has come along quicker than expected from the high-ankle sprain he sustained Oct. 25, and with the benefit of a Week 8 bye, he may only end up missing one game due to the injury. Before the Cardinals make a call on his Week 10 status, however, Drake will be watched closely in warmups before the coaching staff decides whether to make him active and how significant of a role to give him if he does indeed suit up. Because Drake was only a limited participant in practices Wednesday through…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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Remains game-time decision
Drake (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Bills but will have his availability determined after a pregame workout, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday the 26-year-old would be a game-time decision Sunday, and his outlook appears largely unchanged. Drake missed last week's loss to Miami due to the slight ligament tear in his ankle, but thanks to the Week 8 bye he may only end up missing one game. Chase Edmunds handled nearly all the backfield reps in his place and figures to do so again versus Buffalo should Drake be unable to take the field.
Published: Sat, Nov 14 at 9:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for game-time call
Drake (ankle) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Bills, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Drake was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday and is listed as questionable on the final injury report. Coach Kliff Kingsbury suggested the running back's availability will be determined by a pregame workout, with the Cardinals likely placing Drake on the inactive list if he doesn't appear back at full strength. Said list should be available around 2:35 p.m. ET, as the Bills and Cardinals are scheduled for a 4:05 kickoff. Chase Edmonds filled in for Drake last week, handling…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited again Thursday
Drake (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Drake maintained his activity level from Wednesday's session as he seeks to get past a slight tear of a ligament in his ankle and return to action. There's no telling if he's doing enough to appease the Cardinals' medical staff, but Friday's injury report could hint at whether an appearance is possible Sunday against the Bills. Chase Edmonds is in line for an expanded role if Drake is unable to go this weekend.
Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially limited Wednesday
Drake (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Deemed day-to-day by coach Kliff Kingsbury on Monday, Drake took a step on the right direction as he works to get past a slight tear of a ligament in his ankle, which so far has sidelined him for one game. Drake will look to build upon his progress as he attempts to return to action Sunday against the Bills.
Published: Wed, Nov 11 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Takes the practice field
Drake (ankle) was spotted at practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Heading into the week, coach Kliff Kingsbury deemed Drake day-to-day, and the running back's participation in practice Wednesday -- in any capacity -- confirms that he's moving in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Bills approaches. Another update on Drake's status will be available later Wednesday, when the Cardinals reveal the extent of his practice participation.
Published: Wed, Nov 11 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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Still considered day-to-day
Coach Kliff Kingsbury called Drake (ankle) day-to-day on Monday, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Kingsbury also called Drake day-to-day last week before ultimately ruling the 26-year-old out for Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. In week 7, Drake suffered a slight tear of a ligament in his ankle, which he's now had roughly two weeks to tend to. If he's able to resume practicing in some capacity this week, Drake could have a shot to retake the field versus Buffalo on Nov. 15. In the event Drake is forced to miss another contest, however, Chase Edmonds once again will stand to handle Arizona's…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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Officially ruled out
Drake (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Miami, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: This was a foregone conclusion even after a bye week, but it does seem Drake's ankle injury is not quite as bad as it initially looked. While he wasn't able to practice this week, the Cardinals seemingly think he has a shot to make it back for Week 10 against Buffalo or Week 11 at Seattle (the latter being a Thursday game). In the meantime, Chase Edmonds will fill in as Arizona's lead back, while coach Kliff Kingsbury hinted at DJ Foster - who is currently on the practices squad - serving as…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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DNP on Thursday
Drake (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: For a second consecutive day, Drake wasn't with his teammates on the practice field as he tends to a slight tear of a ligament in his ankle. He may be just one DNP away from the Cardinals ruling him out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but ultimately Friday's injury report will have the final say. If Drake is unable to suit up Week 9, Chase Edmonds will be Arizona's lead back, with Jonathan Ward and Eno Benjamin on hand for any reps that linger.
Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing again
Drake (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice and is expected to be listed as a non-participant on the Cardinals' injury report, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury isn't quite ready to rule Drake out for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, but with back-to-back absences from practices coming out of a bye week, the running back is seeming trending toward missing his first game of the season. If Drake is indeed ruled out for Week 9, Chase Edmonds would have a clear path to a three-down role out of the backfield, as the Cardinals' other two options at the position (Jonathan Ward and Eno Benjamin) have combined to play just three…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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Held out of practice Wednesday
Drake (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Despite having the benefit of a bye week, Drake's status still is in question as the Cardinals prepare to host the Dolphins on Sunday. His injury has been termed a slight tear of a ligament in his ankle, and he was handed a recovery timetable of "a few weeks," according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Drake has a pair of practices remaining this week to prove his health to Arizona's training staff, after which he'll receive a designation for Sunday's game. If he requires time off, Drake will hand…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Deemed questionable by coach
Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury labeled Drake as day-to-day Wednesday and deemed the running back questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Analysis: Though the prevailing expectation is that Drake's moderate ankle sprain will sideline him for the Cardinals' first game out of a bye week, the Cardinals plan to evaluate him in practices Wednesday through Friday before rendering an official ruling on his status. In the event Drake is ruled out or limited in the Week 9 contest, Chase Edmonds would have a clear path to a three-down role and would likely make for a quality lineup option in both PPR and non-PPR formats. The other two healthy…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 6:20am by Rotowire.com
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Making progress with ankle
Drake (ankle) isn't expected to play Week 9, but he's making progress and could avoid a lengthy absence, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Speaking to the media Monday morning, coach Kliff Kingsbury said Drake's ankle injury isn't as severe as it initially appeared when he was carted off the field in a Week 7 win over the Seahawks. The running back still figures to miss at least one game after a Week 8 bye, but the Cardinals seem to think he has a shot to make it back for Week 10 or 11, as they haven't placed Drake on injured reserve. Chase Edmonds will fill in as the lead back Sunday against Miami.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to miss time
Drake is expected to miss "a few weeks" due to a slight tear of a ligament in his ankle, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Schefter notes that the Cardinals are treating Drake's recovery timeframe similar to that of a high-ankle sprain, a hint that he could be a candidate for injured reserve. Drake was carted off the field during Sunday's overtime win against the Seahawks in serious pain. The Cardinals are scheduled for a Week 8 bye, so Drake at least will have the benefit of extra time to get healthy, but it looks likely that Chase Edmonds will be called upon to lead the team's backfield versus Miami on Nov. 8.
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets good news from X-rays
X-rays on Drake's ankle came back negative, and he'll now have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Drake may not have a fracture, but that doesn't necessarily mean he avoided a serious injury. He was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday's eventual win over Seattle, leaving Chase Edmonds as the lead man in the Arizona backfield. If he gets good news from the MRI, it's possible Drake could be ready for Week 9 against Miami, as he'll get the benefit of a Week 8 bye.
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 6:13am by Rotowire.com
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Carted off late against Seattle
Drake was carted to the locker room with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against Seattle, John Weinfuss of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Drake went down in agony after converting on a 4th-and-1 play. He was helped to the sideline and went to the locker room on the cart soon after. Drake had 14 carries for 34 yards and a seven-yard catch on two targets before exiting. The team didn't have an update on the starting running back's status after the game, but even the benefit of extra time to heal with the Cardinals on bye in Week 8 may not be enough for Drake to get back into game action in Week 9 against the Dolphins. Chase Edmonds…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 8:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Gigantic outing on MNF
Drake registered 164 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries during Monday's 38-10 win against the Cowboys.
Analysis: The Alabama product still has just six receptions for 22 yards on the entire year, but he was dynamite on the ground against Dallas on Monday night, nearly doubling his previous season high in rushing (86 yards). Drake entered Week 6 with a 3.1 yards-per-carry average over his preceding two outings, but he gained 8.2 yards per tote against the Cowboys, much of which can be attributed to a 69-yard fourth-quarter TD jaunt that put an exclamation point on Arizona's dominant performance. Chase…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in win
Drake carried the ball 18 times for 60 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for two yards in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: He led the Cards in rushing on the afternoon and scored his second TD of the season, but Drake's 3.3 yards per carry was far from effective and his longest tote went for only 10 yards. Chase Edmonds was more productive on less than half the touches and Drake's hold on the starting job therefore remains tenuous, but both backs could be poised for big days in Week 6 against a porous Dallas defense.
Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared of injury concerns
Drake (chest) worked out without limitations Monday, indicating that he's cleared after an injury scare during Sunday's loss to the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals believe Drake merely got the wind knocked out of him, so it appears he was held out as a precaution with the injury occurring in the fourth quarter. Drake is expected to be ready to play in Week 5's clash against the Jets. His performance through four weeks is a larger concern, as he's averaged 3.8 yards per carry and been targeted just five times.
Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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Suffers injury Sunday
Drake (chest) had 13 carries for 35 yards and wasn't targeted during Sunday's 31-21 loss at Carolina. He left the game in the fourth quarter and didn't return.
Analysis: Drake didn't make much headway against the Panthers defense, running for three yards or fewer on nine of his rushes. On his final carry (a seven-yarder) with 4:05 remaining, he took a hard hit to the chest, stayed on the ground for a few minutes and eventually jogged to the sidelines, per Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. During a post-game media session, coach Kliff Kingsbury told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com that he doesn't "believe it was anything major," but Drake's status now is in some question as the…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Accounts for 78 scrimmage yards
Drake carried 18 times for 73 yards and caught his only target for an additional six yards during Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: Drake found the sledding a bit tough on the ground as he averaged a pedestrian 4.1 yards per carry against a middling run defense. Despite the absence of Christian Kirk and the fact that the Cardinals were trailing for much of the game, he curiously wasn't used much as a pass catcher and has now drawn just five targets through three games this season. Drake also failed to reach the end zone again and has one touchdown to his name. He still carries plenty of fantasy upside given his current role…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid effort in win
Drake carried the ball 20 times for 86 yards and caught both his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 30-15 win over Washington.
Analysis: While he gained plenty of real estate, Drake was denied a chance at some red-zone scores as Kyler Murray ended up running in two touchdowns of his own. Drake could get a chance to rectify that in Week 3 against a Lions defense that just got lit up for over 230 scrimmage yards and three TDs by Aaron Jones.
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores decisive TD against 49ers
Drake carried 16 times for 60 yards and a touchdown while catching both his targets for an additional five yards during Sunday's 24-20 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Drake found the sledding tough against one of the best defensive fronts in the league, finishing with a meager average of 3.8 yards per carry. He also did little as a pass catcher but salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective with a one-yard touchdown plunge in the fourth quarter to decide the game. Perhaps most importantly, Drake came away unscathed after dealing with injury issues heading into the season, setting him up to be a productive piece of what should be a prolific Arizona offense.…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Clean bill of health
Drake (foot) is healthy and ready to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the 49ers, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Drake said that he resumed practicing last Thursday, and that he was out of the walking boot he was spotted wearing Aug. 24 "in like two days." The starting running back then dealt with an illness, but Drake confirmed that he was never dealing with any issue that truly threatened his regular-season availability. The 25-year-old is poised to serve as the clear-cut top option in Arizona's backfield, but he'll face the challenge of overcoming a stout defensive front against San Francisco in Week 1.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing Monday
Drake (foot) took part in the open portion of Monday's practice, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals took the precaution of placing a walking boot on Drake in the later stages of August, but coach Kliff Kingsbury downplayed the decision, stating it was the result of "just some normal nicks and bruises." As of Aug. 28, Drake was already out of the boot, but Monday's on-field work was his first in two weeks. Look for the running back to continue increasing his activity level as a Week 1 game in San Francisco approaches.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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Nearing return to practice
Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday that Drake (foot) is close to a return to all activity at practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: As a precaution, Drake spent much of last week in a walking boot due to the "normal nicks and bruises" from camp. While he didn't return to drills Friday, he was seen jogging without the aforementioned protective boot. In the end, the goal is to have Drake as healthy as possible and "comfortable with the game plan" before Week 1, so his practice reps could be capped when he returns to the practice field.
Published: Tue, Sep 1 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Sheds walking boot
Though Drake (foot) isn't practicing Friday, he was spotted jogging around on the field without a walking boot, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Both the running back and coach Kliff Kingsbury have downplayed Drake's foot issue, with the team's lead back having previously noted that he also used a walking boot at times last summer. Though it would be reassuring to see Drake return to practicing fully in short order, his presence on the field Friday is encouraging and supports the narrative that he'll be available for Week 1 action.
Published: Fri, Aug 28 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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Held out again
Drake (foot) isn't practicing Wednesday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Drake and coach Kliff Kingsbury both have suggested the foot issue isn't a big problem, with the running back noting that he also used a walking boot last summer to avoid complications with a minor injury. Kingsbury, meanwhile, referred to the injury was "just some normal nicks and bruises" and said Drake's absence from practice was "precautionary." Given that Drake's role in the Arizona backfield is secure, some missed practices shouldn't really matter in the long run, so long as he's ready…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 26 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Walking boot downplayed
Though Drake, who was held out of practice Monday, was seen in a walking boot, both the running back and coach Kliff Kingsbury are downplaying the situation, Cameron La Fontaine of 12 News KPNX reports. "It's just some normal nicks and bruises, normal camp stuff. It's just kind of precautionary with him, knowing what he'll be able to do," Kingsbury noted of Drake's status Monday.
Analysis: For his part, Drake put out a tweet Monday that said, "no worries. I'm good," while pointing out that he also used a walking boot last summer. In any case, at this stage, the running back's availability for Week 1 action does not seem to be in danger.
Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Spotted in walking boot
Drake is wearing a walking boot while he watches his teammates practice Monday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Coach Kliff Kingsbury used the words "precautionary" and "soreness" but declined to provide any substantial details, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports. While the use of a walking boot isn't a good sign, it doesn't necessarily mean the injury is serious. For now, we can expect Chase Edmonds to see more practice reps with the first-team offense, which in turn frees up additional opportunities for Eno Benjamin, D.J. Foster and Jonathan Ward to run with the second-stringers. The…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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More targets could be on tap
Coach Kliff Kingsbury relayed that Drake is expected to be utilized more in the Cardinals' passing attack this season, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports. "He's hard to tackle one-on-one in space," Kingsbury said Monday. "So that's an area we'd like to get him more involved in."
Analysis: Drake was thrown into the fire upon his arrival in Arizona last October, joining the team on a Monday and starting in that Thursday's clash with the 49ers in Week 9. His elevation to No. 1 RB was solidified soon afterward, and he effectively made David Johnson and Chase Edmonds afterthoughts in the offense. Overall, Drake complemented 643 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground with 28 catches and 171 yards as a receiver in eight games. During his time with the Dolphins, he averaged 8.1 yards…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Discussing long-term deal
General manager Steve Keim said Wednesday that the Cardinals want to sign Drake to a long-term contract.
Analysis: Drake signed a one-year transition tender for $8.4 million in late March, creating a July 15 deadline for any negotiations on a longer contract. The Cardinals also are talking with DeAndre Hopkins' agent about a new deal, but Keim suggested the team is mostly focused on the upcoming draft and thus more likely to finalize extensions after the draft concludes April 25. The 26-year-old Drake is primed to head the Arizona backfield in 2020, with only Chase Edmonds and D.J. Foster behind him on the…read more
Published: Thu, Apr 16 at 6:10am by Rotowire.com
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Officially signs tender
Drake signed his transition tag tender Saturday according to the Cardinals organization.
Analysis: This shouldn't come as much of a surprise considering the transition tag allowed for the Cardinals to match any sort of offer Drake might have received on the open market. The former Dolphins tailback will headline a new-look offense that now features explosive wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and, perhaps more importantly in terms of Drake's potential production, one that will be absent David Johnson, who was sent to the Texans in the deal that netted the All-Pro wideout.
Published: Sat, Mar 21 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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Gets transition tag
The Cardinals are placing a transition tag on Drake, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The transition tag doesn't involve any draft pick compensation but does allow the team to match any offer sheet. It's a strong indication the Cardinals intend to keep Drake, be it through their own negotiations or by matching a deal he signs with another team. Of course, there's always some chance -- however small -- that the running back gets a huge offer the Cardinals aren't willing to match.
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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Negotiating with Arizona
Drake and the Cardinals have engaged in contract talks, with GM Steve Keim saying he hopes to re-sign the running back, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Keim also commented on David Johnson, whose $10.2 million base salary for 2020 is fully guaranteed. Specifically, Keim said Johnson won't be released this offseason, adding that the 28-year-old should still have a key role on offense even if he isn't the starter. There aren't many teams in the modern NFL giving large contracts to multiple running backs, but the Cardinals arguably could make it work while they have QB Kyler Murray on a rookie deal. Drake certainly made his case for a handsome…read more
Published: Fri, Feb 14 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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Late-season TD surge continues
Drake ran for 60 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and caught three of four targets for 23 receiving yards during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: The 25-year-old back concluded his late-season scoring surge during Arizona's 2019 finale, accounting for his seventh TD since Week 15 while also reaching 5.0 yards per carry for a third straight game. Drake relegated former Cardinals workhorse David Johnson to a bit role over the latter half of 2019, amassing 18.9 offensive touches per game to Johnson's stunningly low total of 3.3 touches per appearance between Weeks 9 and 17. While Johnson's contract extends through 2021, it seems extremely…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Romps again in win
Drake carried the ball 24 times for 166 yards and two touchdowns and caught three of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: The mid-season trade that brought Drake over from Miami in exchange for a conditional Day Three pick in the 2020 draft is looking like a steal for Arizona. The fourth-year running back has erupted for 303 rushing yards and six TDs over the last two games, grabbing a firm hold of the starting job over David Johnson in the process. Drake will look to finish the season on a high note, and increase his asking price in free agency, in Week 17's road clash with the Rams.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 6:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores four times in win
Drake rushed 22 times for 137 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Browns. He also caught his only target for nine yards.
Analysis: Drake dominated while earning his first win of this season. The tailback first took an option pitch from Kyler Murray five yards into the end zone, then converted one-yard plunges on his next two scores. His fourth TD came on an untouched 17-yard scamper, capping the best performance of his four-year career. With Drake serving as Arizona's bell cow, David Johnson was limited to just three carries on the day, further solidifying the pecking order in the Cardinals' backfield ahead of a Week 16…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Again spearheads Arizona backfield
Drake ran for 37 yards on 11 carries and hauled in all three of his targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 23-17 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The mid-season acquisition Drake continues to work ahead of long-time Cardinals workhorse David Johnson, as Drake's 11 rush attempts in Week 14 outpaced Johnson and Chase Edmonds' combined total by seven. Johnson did have the enormous boost of a 24-yard receiving touchdown in the fourth quarter, but Drake has still garnered a higher number of carries in each of the Cardinals' past four games following a breakout Week 9 performance in which Drake racked up 162 yards from scrimmage as Johnson sat…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Ineffective against Rams
Drake carried the ball 13 times for 31 yards and caught two of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: The Cards were down 20-0 by halftime, forcing them to largely abandon the running game, but Drake wasn't able to make much impact as a receiver either. David Johnson worked his way back into the game plan in this one, getting six touches to Drake's 15, but he wasn't any more effective. Drake will face another tough test in Week 14 against a stingy Steelers defense that just held Nick Chubb under 80 scrimmage yards.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 5:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Dominates Cards backfield Sunday
Drake carried the ball 16 times for 67 yards while catching six of seven targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 36-26 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Meanwhile, David Johnson failed to touch the ball at all in this game, as Christian Kirk got the only other non-Kyler Murray carry for the Cards on a jet sweep. Drake has quickly established himself as Arizona's No. 1 RB since being liberated from Miami, totaling 283 scrimmage yards and a TD in three games for his new team, but it remains to be seen if he'll continue to dominate backfield touches coming out of the Cards' Week 12 bye.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated to start Sunday
Drake is expected to be the Cardinals' starting running back for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: In his first game working with David Johnson last Sunday in Tampa Bay, Drake worked ahead of the long-time Cardinal and even got all the RB reps in the fourth quarter, finishing with 16 touches and 41 yards from scrimmage on a 64 percent offensive snap share. Meanwhile, Johnson had six, 10 and 43, respectively. On Friday, coach Kliff Kingsbury wouldn't commit to a starter between the pair and noted the backfield will be "by committee" Week 11, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com, with packages…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:52am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to share snaps
Coach Kliff Kingsbury said he will utilize a backfield committee in Sunday's game against the 49ers that includes packages for both Drake and David Johnson, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Drake led the backfield in the Week 10 loss to Tampa Bay, playing 64 percent of the snaps and garnering 16 touches while Johnson was limited to 43 percent and six touches, fumbling on one of them. A report earlier Friday suggested Drake was getting most of the work with the first-team offense during practice, but Kingsbury downplayed any notion of Johnson having his role further reduced. Drake steamrolled this same Niners team for 162 scrimmage yards just a couple weeks ago, albeit with both…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Works ahead of David Johnson
Drake worked with the first-team offense -- ahead of David Johnson -- during Friday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Drake had the advantage in snaps, touches and production during last week's 30-27 loss to Tampa Bay, though neither running back found much open real estate against one of the toughest run defenses in the league. Johnson did himself no favors with a lost fumble in the fourth quarter, but Drake was getting most of the work even before that happened. The former Dolphin is the favorite to lead Arizona's backfield this coming Sunday in San Francisco, albeit with Johnson likely mixing in to some…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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Solo runner down stretch Sunday
Coach Kliff Kingsbury admitted he went with Drake as the Cardinals' only running back during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-27 loss in Tampa Bay, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. "The last couple weeks, practice, games [he] has brought a little pop to the run game, the pass game, and we felt like he was the guy to try and close the game out with," Kingsbury said Monday.
Analysis: Drake outsnapped (64 to 43 percent of the offensive plays) and got more touches (16 to six) than Johnson, who didn't take the field following his fumble late in the third quarter. As mentioned by Kingsbury, the decision seems to be a temporary thing, but he also wouldn't delve into how the RB reps will break down moving forward. The Cardinals were without Chase Edmonds on Sunday, and if/when he gets past his hamstring injury, Kingsbury may have a quandary on his hands as it pertains to his…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 7:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Heavy passing game usage in loss
Drake rushed 10 times for 35 yards and brought in six of seven targets for six yards in the Cardinals' 30-27 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Drake came nowhere near the production he'd managed in an impressive Week 9 debut against the 49ers, as he ran head-long into an even tougher run defense in that of the Buccaneers. His usage through the air was encouraging, but as his receiving yardage total indicates, the targets he saw were exclusively of the short-area variety. Drake did double up backfield mate David Johnson in carries, but it will be difficult to predict how the division of labor will be handled in a Week 11 matchup versus…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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