- Latavius Murray
- #28
- Team NO
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
- Manager FA
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Productive second season
Murray, who missed the team's final playoff game with a quad injury, finished the regular season with 146 carries for 656 yards and four touchdowns and added 23 receptions for 176 yards and an additional score in his second season with the Saints.
Analysis: Murray finished with the same number of carries as he had in 2019, though he was less involved as a receiver and ended the season with fewer scrimmage yards and one fewer touchdown. Playing second fiddle to Alvin Kamara, Murray still played solid football, going for 832 yards on 179 touches and flashing his upside in a big Week 12, where he went 19-124-2. Still under contract, he'll return to New Orleans in 2021, where he'll likely play the lesser half of a timeshare with Kamara, a role he's…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 30 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Taking seat Sunday
Murray (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Buccaneers, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: After making just one limited appearance at practice this week, Murray will take a seat as a result of a quad issue. With the veteran running back sidelined, Alvin Kamara likely is in line for a sizable workload, but Dwayne Washington, Ty Montgomery and fullback Michael Burton all are available out of the Saints backfield.
Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Looks unlikely for divisional round
Murray (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Buccaneers, isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater of NFL Network report.
Analysis: While managing the quad injury, Murray sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning to work Friday on a limited basis. That level of activity was enough for Murray to take a questionable designation into the weekend, but unless he demonstrates more improvement in a pregame workout, the 30-year-old looks at risk of being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 6:40 p.m. ET kickoff. If Murray is active, both Dwayne Washington and Ty Montgomery would likely dress as reserve options in the…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Murray (quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's playoff game against the Buccaneers after returning to a limited practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Back-to-back DNPs Wednesday and Thursday set the stage for Friday to be pivotal with regard to Murray's chances of suiting up this weekend. If available Sunday, Murray would be in line to work in a complementary role behind the team's lead back, Alvin Kamara.
Published: Fri, Jan 15 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses another practice
Murray (quad) didn't practice Thursday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: With Murray and Taysom Hill (knee) both missing practice for a second straight day, Alvin Kamara may be tasked with an even larger portion of the rushing workload Sunday against the Buccaneers. Murray injured his quad in the Saints' wild-card win over Chicago, missing the entire fourth quarter after he pulled up limping at the end of a play in the third quarter.
Published: Thu, Jan 14 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out with quad injury
Murray was held out of practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: During this past Sunday's wild-card victory against the Bears, Murray pulled up at the end of a five-yard catch in the third quarter and eventually was deemed questionable to return with a thigh injury. With a few days to evaluate his health, he's officially tending to a quad issue. Murray is good for at least a handful of touches per game -- his season low is five, done twice (Weeks 2 and 14) -- but those could be up for grabs if he's unable to get healthy in time for Sunday's matchup with the…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 13 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Hurts thigh in wild-card round
Murray (thigh) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Murray left his mark on the game before suffering the injury, rushing four times for nine yards and catching both of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown. With the Saints nursing a comfortable fourth-quarter lead, there's little reason for the team to bring Murray back in. He'll look to heal up in time for the NFC divisional round next week.
Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 4:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes off COVID-19 list
The Saints activated Murray (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Murray missed the Saints' victory over the Panthers in the regular-season finale because he was deemed to be a high-risk close contact of Alvin Kamara, who tested positive for COVID-19. There's no telling when Kamara will complete the necessary testing protocol and rejoin the Saints, but if he's unable to suit up in the wild-card round, Murray is the prime candidate to lead the backfield Sunday versus the Bears. On the season, Murray has averaged 11.3 touches for 55.5 yards from scrimmage per…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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In COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday
Murray was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and is out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Murray and Dwayne Washington are considered high-risk close contacts to Alvin Kamara, who tested positive for the coronavirus, so all three running backs will sit out Week 17. Ty Montgomery should see a significant increase in reps versus the Panthers. The Saints are also expected to promote running back Tony Jones from the practice squad, and Taysom Hill could see more tread as well. Murray will be available for the first round of playoffs as long as he continues to test negative.
Published: Sat, Jan 2 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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Stepping in for Kamara
Murray is expected to take on a larger role Sunday against the Panthers, with teammate Alvin Kamara ineligible to play after testing positive for COVID-19, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Murray put up 307 total yards and four touchdowns in a two-week span the last time Kamara missed games, back in Weeks 7 and 8 of last season. A repeat of that level of production may be too much to ask, but Murray should at least see a nice workload uptick relative to his 2020 average of 9.7 carries, 1.7 targets and 55.4 total yards per game. Carolina has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to running backs, including 204 combined yards and a touchdown to Kamara and Murray in Week 7. Ty…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches full practice Thursday
Murray (quadriceps) practiced in full Thursday.
Analysis: One day removed from putting in a limited session due to a quad issue, Murray managed to log every practice rep Thursday. His snap and touch counts this season have largely depended on game script and need, with the latter ranging from five in Weeks 2 and 14 to a campaign-high 20 in Week 12 during Taysom Hill's second spot start for Drew Brees. Consequently, Murray is difficult to trust on a game-to-game basis.
Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by quad issue
Murray was alimited participant in practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Analysis: According to Katherine Terrell of The Athletic, Murray wasn't present at the open portion of the session, but the veteran running back fit in reps behind the scenes at some point. On the season, Murray's touch count has wavered wildly, and now with an injury in tow, he's again in danger of yielding most of the backfield reps to Alvin Kamara in Week 17. Murray has two more chances to prove the health of his quad ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale at Carolina.
Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Nearly 100 yards in blowout win
Murray rushed 12 times for 72 yards and caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in the Saints' 52-33 win over the Vikings on Friday.
Analysis: After three straight duds, Murray came alive on Christmas Day, racking up 96 total yards -- his second-highest mark of the season. The performance should be taken with a grain of salt, as New Orleans racked up nearly 600 yards of total offense in the blowout victory. Murray gets another quality matchup with Carolina in Week 17, where he'll look to finish the regular season on a high note.
Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 2:34am by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in Week 15 loss
Murray rushed four times for three yards and brought in two of three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 32-29 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Analysis: Across his last three games, Murray has totaled just 18 touches for 53 yards from scrimmage, and usage has been a concern. Fantasy managers surely were happy to see him find the end zone against Kansas City when he took a 24-yard reception to the house early in the third quarter. Murray isn't seeing enough work to maintain consistent fantasy relevance, and he'll be tough to trust even in a favorable matchup with Minnesota in Week 16.
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals just seven yards in loss
Murray rushed four times for 13 yards and caught his lone target for a loss of six yards in the Saints' 24-21 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Analysis: After his Week 12 eruption, Murray has logged his two least productive performances of the season. This one was an even bigger letdown than last week, as Murray managed only seven yards in the contest. He won't be a recommended option when the Saints face the Chiefs in Week 15.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 8:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for trip to Philly
Murray (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Philadelphia.
Analysis: Murray was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant before returning to a full session Friday. He's generally been more involved in the offense with Taysom Hill at quarterback, but Murray got just five carries and two targets in the Week 13 win over Atlanta.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by knee injury
Murray (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Murray's output has been all over the place in three games with Taysom Hill helming the Saints offense. Overall, Murray tallied 36 rushes for 190 yards and two touchdowns to go with five catches for 38 yards. During that same stretch, Alvin Kamara compiled 42 touches for 194 yards from scrimmage and two scores. While they've roughly been in a timeshare, Murray's new injury could be the catalyst for Kamara to regain lead-back duties. Still, Murray has one more chance to prove the health of his…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Season-low output in victory
Murray rushed five times for 17 yards and caught both of his targets for no gain in the Saints' 21-16 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Just a week after rumbling for 124 yards and two touchdowns, Murray was limited to seven touches and just 17 scoreless yards. Chasing his huge Week 12 proved to be fool's gold for fantasy managers, as Murray took a backseat to Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill in the ground game. Murray's yardage was his lowest of the season, and he'll be tough to trust when the Saints travel to Philadelphia in Week 14.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 7:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Huge ground day in lopsided win
Murray registered 124 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries, adding one reception for two yards during Sunday's 31-3 win against the Broncos. He also fumbled once, but the loose ball was recovered by teammate James Hurst.
Analysis: With a season-high 20 offensive touches Week 12, Murray has now carved out double-digit carries in three of his past four outings. Touchdowns have been coming in batches for the 30-year-old in 2020, as Sunday marked his second multi-TD game of the campaign. Murray also posted a pair of rushing TDs Week 4 in Detroit, but he's otherwise been held scoreless over nine appearances this season. With only one outing all year yielding fewer than eight carries, Murray is in line for at least a moderate…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 85 scrimmage yards
Murray registered 49 rushing yards on 12 carries and caught both of his targets for 36 receiving yards during Sunday's 24-9 win against the Falcons.
Analysis: Murray was just one carry behind Alvin Kamara's total of 13, though it was Kamara who had the lone RB rushing touchdown for New Orleans in Week 11. A 25-yard reception boosted Murray's day, but it's notable that first-time starting quarterback Taysom Hill had two separate rushing TDs from inside the 10-yard line. Hill's ability to punch the ball in from short yardage has the potential to mitigate Murray's goal-line contributions in coming weeks. Nevertheless, Murray has still garnered…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in rushing
Murray carried nine times for 57 yards during Sunday's 27-13 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Murray averaged a healthy 6.3 yards per carry as he came through with his second-best output of the season. Meanwhile, Alvin Kamara managed just 15 yards on eight totes but managed a pair of short rushing touchdowns and another via the pass. Murray has received at least eight carries in eight of nine games this season and could take on a larger role if the team leans more on the running game in the event that Drew Brees (ribs) is forced to miss time. His next chance to step up will come Sunday…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads backfield in carries
Murray rushed 10 times for 39 yards and caught both of his targets for three yards in the Saints' 38-3 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Murray led the backfield in carries Sunday, though he wasn't able to get much going and totaled just 42 scoreless yards on the day. He remains involved in the offense as a change-of-pace back behind Alvin Kamara, though Murray's fantasy value is minimal if he's not finding the end zone.
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Season-low 31 yards
Murray carried eight times for 17 yards and caught all three of his targets for 14 yards in the Saints' 26-23 OT win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Murray's 31 yards were a season low, though his three receptions were a season high. His yardage totals have capped out at 83 yards on the year, and he'll likely have a difficult time getting much done against a stout Buccaneers defensive front in Week 9.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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Logs 11 touches in Week 7 victory
Murray rushed 11 times for 47 yards and caught his only target for nine yards in the Saints' 27-24 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Murray saw just three fewer carries than Alvin Kamara and played his usual role as chain-mover and change-of-pace back, while getting stuffed on a goal-line carry in the process. Due to his lack of involvement in the passing game, Murray is a touchdown-dependent fantasy option who offers some flex appeal in the right matchup.
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 4:39am by Rotowire.com
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Gets 10 touches
Murray rushed eight times for 34 yards and caught both his targets for 23 yards in Monday night's 30-27 overtime win against the Chargers.
Analysis: Murray again helped New Orleans move the sticks, with Monday marking his fourth straight game with an average of more than 4.0 yards per carry. For good measure, the tailback also turned in a season high in receiving yards. Although he couldn't follow his two-touchdown performance in Week 4, Murray still topped 50 yards from scrimmage for the third game in a row, bringing him into the Saints' bye week on the back of some decent success.
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 10:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores twice in Week 4 win
Murray rushed 14 times for 64 yards and two touchdowns while catching one of two targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 35-29 win over Detroit.
Analysis: Murray plowed in for a three-yard touchdown on third down to cut the Saints' deficit to 14-7 in the first quarter, and his six-yard rushing score in the third quarter made it 35-14 New Orleans. Alvin Kamara led the team with 19 carries and also found the end zone on the ground, but this game corroborated there's plenty of room for Murray to produce value as the powerful between-the-tackles complement to Kamara's speed and elusiveness. Look for New Orleans to maintain its run-first approach in…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 65 yards in loss
Murray carried 12 times for 58 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in the Saints' 37-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: As expected, Murray played clearly behind Alvin Kamara, though Murray has now logged at least 13 touches in two of the first three weeks of the season. He hasn't found his way to the end zone yet, but if he can continue to see double-digit touches, he can be useful as a deep-league flex.
Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 2:35am by Rotowire.com
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Five touches against Raiders
Murray ran for 14 yards on three carries while hauling in both of his targets for 19 receiving yards during Monday's 34-24 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: The game script worked against Murray somewhat, as New Orleans fell into its first deficit at the 9:58 mark of the third quarter, and subsequently ducked into a two-possession disadvantage midway through the fourth quarter. Besides that, Alvin Kamara found himself in the midst of a magical night, racking up 79 yards and two touchdowns on the ground as well as 95 receiving yards on a combined 22 offensive touches. Murray wasn't able to put forth a noteworthy performance against his former team,…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Team's leading rusher Week 1
Murray collected 48 rushing yards on 15 carries during Sunday's 34-23 win against the Buccaneers.
Analysis: In a matchup against the No. 1 rush defense from 2019, Murray handled 53.6 percent of New Orleans' running back carries while establishing a 3.2 YPC. Though that would be a wildly inefficient clip most days, Murray was clearly a more effective rusher than Alvin Kamara on Sunday, as the three-time Pro Bowler averaged just 1.3 yards per carry in comparison. Kamara compensated in the passing game, however, with five catches for 51 yards and a touchdown (in addition to his rushing TD), while Murray…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes for 25 yards in wild-card loss
Murray rushed five times for 21 yards, adding a four-yard reception in the Saints' 26-20 overtime wild-card loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: After an 18-touch outing to close out the regular season, Murray took a back seat to Alvin Kamara in Sunday's overtime loss. He'll be back to play with Kamara at least one more year, and barring injury or suspension, Murray should primarily fill a backup role in the Saints' offense. Aside from two huge starts in Kamara's stead, Murray managed just 590 total yards and two total touchdowns in 14 regular-season games played.
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 18 touches in rout of Panthers
Murray carried 17 times for 61 yards, adding a 14-yard reception in the Saints' 42-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: As expected, Murray had his way with the Panthers' poor run defense, managing 75 total yards on the day. He out-touched Alvin Kamara by a comfortable margin, though most of his work came with the game well in hand for New Orleans. Murray closes out his first year as a Saint with 872 total yards and six total touchdowns.
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles on nine touches
Murray carried seven times for 14 yards and secured two of three targets for 11 yards in the Saints' 38-28 win over the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: It was a slow afternoon for Murray, who averaged less than four yards on his nine touches against Tennessee. Unlike in prior weeks, Murray took a clear backseat to Alvin Kamara, as the latter exploded for 110 yards and a touchdown. Murray has played admirably this season -- even in a backup capacity -- and he should have an easier time finding running room against a subpar Panthers' run defense in Week 17.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 6:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 11 touches in MNF win
Murray rushed nine times for 29 yards, adding two receptions on three targets for 20 yards in the Saints' 34-7 win over the Colts on Monday.
Analysis: Murray followed up last week's 94-yard effort with a moderate output in Monday's blowout win. Despite the huge lead New Orleans built up early, Murray saw just 11 total touches, ceding some cleanup work to Zach Line and Dwayne Washington. Murray's performances have been inconsistent when sharing the field with Alvin Kamara, a pattern that will likely continue unless Kamara gets sidelined.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 94 yards in loss
Murray rushed seven times for 69 yards, adding two receptions for 25 yards in the Saints' 48-46 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Analysis: Murray accounted for his most yards from scrimmage since Week 8 when he was still the starter. It was an encouraging performance after going for just two yards Week 13, and he actually led the backfield in yards from scrimmage, out-gaining Alvin Kamara, 94-43, on eight fewer touches. Kamara clearly is the lead back right now, and Murray has logged just under eight touches per game across his last five contests. That kind of volume doesn't translate to a weekly fantasy starter, despite big games…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals just two yards
Murray rushed four times for two yards in the Saints' 26-18 win over the Falcons on Thursday.
Analysis: He wasn't targeted in the passing game. Murray has struggled to find fantasy relevancy since the Saints' Week 9 bye, logging double-digit carries just once in four games. In that span -- aside from his decent Week 12 -- he's rushed 19 times for just 41 yards. With Alvin Kamara back to full strength and leading the backfield in touches, Murray isn't a startable fantasy option outside of deeper leagues right now.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 9:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks off 26-yard TD run
Murray ran for 64 yards and a touchdown on seven rush attempts during Sunday's 34-31 win against the Panthers.
Analysis: The 29-year-old hammer did most of his damage early on, logging four of his seven carries and 44 of his 64 rushing yards during the first quarter. Of course, much of that production came on a single game-shifting play, as Murray's 26-yard TD run helped the Saints cap a successful seven-play opening drive. While his three-game spree of 17 combined receptions and 121 receiving yards between Weeks 6 and 8 appears to be a facade -- given that he's only compiled four catches for 12 yards in three…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 12 touches in win
Murray rushed 10 times for 27 yards, adding two receptions for five yards in the Saints' 34-17 blowout victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Murray saw just three fewer carries than Alvin Kamara, though he played second fiddle in total touches, as Kamara finished with a comfortable 23-12 advantage. Over the past two games, Kamara has touched the ball 35 times compared to Murray's 19, and it appears the former is locked into a backup role. He's a high-end handcuff, but he doesn't carry much weekly value with Kamara in the picture.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees seven touches with Kamara back
Murray carried five times for 12 yards, adding two receptions for seven yards in the Saints' 26-9 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Despite Sean Payton's assertion that Murray would stay involved on offense, he notched just seven touches in Sunday's loss. Surprisingly negative game script certainly played a role in Murray's dud, but his usage is concerning, given his 62 combined touches over the past two weeks. To be fair, Murray out-carried Alvin Kamara by a 5-4 margin, but Kamara saw 10 targets and eight receptions to ultimately lead the backfield in total touches. Murray has a chance to bounce back next week in a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Should stay involved
Coach Sean Payton hinted that Murray will retain a significant role even with Alvin Kamara now healthy, ESPN.com's Mike Triplett reports. "Week 1 [of] Alvin coming back. We'll be smart," said Payton. "And the good news is the way [Murray] played and the way Alvin's played, we feel like we're real good at that position.
Analysis: Murray averaged just 4.8 carries and 1.4 targets per game through the first six weeks of the season, but he should see more work Sunday against Atlanta, with Kamara in his first game back from an ankle injury and the Saints heavily favored to win. Murray made an excellent case for continued involvement when Kamara missed Weeks 7 and 8, piling up 307 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns. Kamara said he doesn't mind sharing some more work with Murray moving forward.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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