Elijhaa Penny Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 234 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- August 17, 1993 (30)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Drafted
- 2016 / Rd. / Pk. (ARI)
- College
- Idaho
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Elijhaa Penny News
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny rushed for 15 yards on three carries and a touchdown while catching 1-of-2 targets for one yard during Sunday's 38-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He punched it in from the four-yard line for the Giants only touchdown of the game. Devontae Booker saw most of the snaps while Saquon Barkley (ankle) was ruled out, but Penny vultured the only goal-line opportunity in Sunday's loss. Penny is a stash in deeper leagues as long as Barkley is out, but fantasy managers should expect Booker to see the majority of touches in the Giants backfield while Barkley is sidelined.
The New York Giants and restricted free-agent running back Elijhaa Penny agreed to a new two-year deal on Thursday, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Penny has played in 46 career games and only has four career starts, but he is a strong run blocker and has good hands out of the backfield. The 26-year-old has just 53 carries for 188 yards and two touchdowns in his three seasons in the NFL, the last two with the G-Men. Penny is more useful as a blocker and on special teams, so he's unlikely to have any fantasy appeal in 2020.
New York Giants running back Jonathan Hilliman seemed set to make his first NFL start on Thursday against the Patriots once Saquon Barkley (ankle) was ruled out. Now it seems as though the Giants may split those snaps between him and converted fullback Elijhaa Penny, who ran better than Hilliman last week. Regardless of who receives the most carries, it's likely to be a split backfield on the road against the Patriots in a game where the Giants should be down. It's best to avoid both options unless you're desperate.
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