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To learn more about our privacy policy Click hereIt's been reported Derrick Henry suffered a serious foot injury in Week 8. After the initial shock and disappointment of the news wears off, fantasy football owners immediately start wondering who the Titans' backup is Kenny Young Jersey and how his fantasy outlook appears going forward.Henry's direct handcuff,Jeremy McNichols, has been productive in some spots this year, mostly through the air, but unle s Tenne see trades for a veteran running back before the Nov. 2 NFL trade deadline, McNichols will be a top Week 9 waiver pickup with plenty of fantasy potential. (Update: Tenne see signed Adrian Peterson on Monday afternoon.)
We'll break down McNichols and the Titans RB situation below. For all the latest fantasy Pharoh Cooper Jersey news, follow us on Twitter .
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Who is Derrick Henry's backup, Titans handcuff RB?UPDATE:Henry is having foot surgery on Tuesday and , with eight being the most likely outcome. That will keep him out for the rest of the fantasy regular season, though there's a chance he'll make it back for the fantasy playoffs.
UPDATE 2:The Titans . It seems likely he'll operate as Tenne see's lead back, but given his age and lack of action of this year, McNichols still figures to be heavily involved, particularly on receiving downs. Peterson will be the priority Week 9 pickup, butMcNichols is still worth adding, especially Eric Dickerson Jersey in PPR leagues.
Jeremy McNichols has hopped around the league since2017 and is in his second year with Tenne see. Last seasonin his first real NFL action, he rushed for 204 yards and a TD on 47 carries while adding another 55 yards on 12 catches. Prior to that, he had short stints with San Francisco, Indianapolis, and Jacksonville. Before entering the league, he played three years at Boise State, where he rushed for 3,205 yards and 44 touchdowns. He also Robert Woods Jersey caught 103 pa ses for 1,089 yards and 10 touchdowns, so he obviously brings a lot to the table as a receiver.
Those receiving skills have been on display this year, as he's caught 21 Taylor Rapp Jersey pa ses for 203 yards and a touchdown -- all as a mere backup behind the busiest back in the NFL. Darrynton Evans (knee) was placed on IR last week and will mi s the remainder of the season, so McNichols appears to be the only player on the Titans' RB depth chart (for now) with real fantasy potential, as we'll mention below. (Update: Adrian Peterson figures to serve as Tenne see's top back after signing with Marcus Peters Jersey the Titans Monday afternoon. See his updated outlook below.)
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Jeremy McNichols Fantasy OutlookBarring a deal for a veteran RB before the Nov. 2 NFL trade deadline (which seems likely at this point), McNichols is the clear No. 2 on the Titans depth chart. For fantasy purposes, he profiles as an solid RB2 in PPR leagues and low-end RB/high-end flex in standard leagues. He could approach RB1 territory with a heavy workload, but it's hard to imagine he'll get anywhere close to the kind of league-leading workload Henry got. He's simply not the same kind of runner, both in terms of size, durability, and talent. Of course, he'll be more of a factor in the receiving game, but you can't expect him to rip off long runs Bobby Evans Jersey behind what has been a struggling offensive line up to this point.
Again, it's very likely Tenne see trades for an RB or adds one via free agency. Still, McNichols would have value in an RBBC backfield. He just doesn't have the profile to suggest Tenne see will thrust him into a workhorse role, but crazier things have happened. On Monday morning, Adam Schefter , which included Ty'Son Williams, Cam Akers Jersey Rondald Jones, and Melvin Gordon (although he said Gordon is unlikely to be traded). Many might think Marlon Mack is in play here, but we doubt the Colts John Kelly Jersey would be willing to ship Mack to a division rival that just swept them in the season series.
So, again, McNichols is still worth picking up -- likely as the top Week 9 waiver pickupif there's no trade or free agent signing --but this situation is liable to change in a hurry. Be on the lookout and be ready to strike in your leagues.
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Adrian Peterson Fantasy OutlookThe 36-year-old Peterson hasn't played yet this year, but he rushed for just over 600 yards and seven TDs (3.9 yards/carry) with Detroit last year. His physical running style fits in well with the Titans, and he could be a workhorse runner in Tenne see's run-heavy system. He won't do much in the pa sing game, which still gives McNichols value, but Michael Brockers Jersey Peterson is the guy to own right now.