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.
Jonathan Hilliman May Lose Touches to Elijhaa Penny
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.
Elijhaa Penny May Be Giants Feature Back on Thursday
The New York Giants may turn to running back Elijhaa Penny on Thursday against the Patriots with Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Wayne Gallman (concussion) both out. Although Penny is listed as a fullback and Jonathan Hilliman is listed atop the Giants depth chart at running back, the Giants were apparently pleased with Penny's work last week. To be clear, a converted fullback playing against the Patriots in a game where he'll likely be trailing by double-digits is not a recommended fantasy play. However, if you're doing DFS for the game and want to save money, he might be worth a gamble.
The New York Giants are signing fullback Elijhaa Penny off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. He could take over for Shane Smith, who struggled in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys. Penny had just 31 carries for 124 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the ground for Arizona in 2017. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues.
Arizona Cardinals running back Elijhaa Penny was among the team's final roster cuts on Saturday. Behind bell-cow back David Johnson, the Cardinals will go with rookie Chase Edmunds and TJ Logan. Penny is a candidate to join the practice squad.
Arizona Cardinals running back Elijhaa Penny is making the switch to fullback for the 2018 season. This is part of a move to get Penny more offensive snaps. However, despite the switch, his fantasy value should be considered minimal. Furthermore, this should open rookie running back Chase Edmonds and second-year pro T.J. Logan to become backups for All-Pro running back David Johnson, making them both valuable handcuffs to have.
The Arizona Cardinals extended a tender offer to exclusive-rights free-agent running back Elijhaa Penny. Penny will be back in 2018 after running 31 times for 124 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and two scores in his rookie season. He figures to be depth behind David Johnson next season and is unlikely to have any fantasy relevance unless Johnson is injured again.
Arizona Cardinals running back Kerwynn Williams(quadriceps, ribs) and Elijhaa Penny (hand, groin) are active in Week 17. After practicing on a limited basis throughout the previous week, Williams is suiting up and should receive a full workload against the Seahawks. Treat Williams as a flex play in a week where most of the top options will be rested. Penny will simply serve as a change of pace in this one.
Kerwynn Williams And Elijhaa Penny Limited In Thursday’s Practice
Arizona Cardinals running backs Kerwynn Williams (quadriceps, ribs) and Elijhaa Penny (hand, groin) were both limited in Thursdays practice. This is promising for both players, as they are expected to play in this weekends game. Williams should be considered a flex option in only the deepest of leagues, at best, while Penny is just a low-end handcuff with big-play upside.
