Godwin Igwebuike Fantasy Stats

Atlanta Falcons running back Godwin Igwebuike put in another solid performance in Friday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, rushing 14 times for 61 yards. His longest run of the night went for 16 yards. Igwebuike will have to continue playing well to make the final roster but is making a solid case to be included.

Last night, Atlanta Falcons running back Godwin Igwebuike had an impressive performance against the Dolphin's defense, making a solid case for being included in the roster. He carried the ball 13 times and ran for 70 yards, scoring an 11-yard touchdown in the second quarter. In contrast, Carlos Washington Jr., listed as the fourth running back in the depth chart, only managed to run for 27 yards on 12 carries. Igwebuike was the more efficient runner, averaging 5.38 yards per carry (YPC), while Washington Jr. only managed 2.25 YPC. Seeing how this competition unfolds in the upcoming pre-season games will be interesting.

The Seattle Seahawks have elevated running backs Godwin Igwebuike and Wayne Gallman to their active roster ahead of a Week 16 bout with the Kansas City Chiefs. Igwebuike has been utilized on special teams as a kick returner over the past two weeks and will likely be used in the same role on Saturday. Gallman, on the other hand, could have an opportunity to see some offensive snaps with Kenneth Walker III (ankle, back) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) both questionable to suit up. Although it has been reported that both backs are on track to play, this transaction makes the situation a bit more unclear. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for any updates regarding the availability of Walker and Dallas, but neither Igwebuike nor Gallman should impact any lineup decisions.

Seattle Seahawks running back Godwin Igwebuike has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. This is notably due to the fact Kenneth Walker III (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) are questionable for this week. That means, Travis Homer, Tony Jones Jr. and now Igwebuike are the only healthy backs in Seattle. Out of the three, Homer would likely be the best fantasy option for Sunday's game. Igwebuike probably won't do much even if he's forced into a three-back committee in Week 14.

The Detroit Lions tendered impending exclusive-rights free-agent running back Godwin Igwebuike a contract for the 2022 season. The Lions also re-signed Scott Daly, Jack Fox, Mark Gilbert, JuJu Hughes, Tom Kennedy, Tommy Kraemer, Jessie Lemonier, Matt Nelson, Riley Patterson, Anthony Pittman, Bobby Price and Brock Wright on Wednesday. Igwebuike saw a little bit of run in 2021 due to injuries in Detroit's backfield, but he finished with only 18 carries for 118 yards and one touchdown in 17 games (one start). In his lone start in Week 14 against the Denver Broncos, he had eight totes for 25 yards. Igwebuike will return in 2022 and will battle for No. duties with Craig Reynolds and Jermar Jefferson.

Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike carried the ball seven times for 25 yards with one touchdown in the Lions preseason loss to the Colts. Igwebuike punctuated a 14-drive in the second quarter will a strong 13-yard run and finished it off with a hard-charging four-yard touchdown score. Igwebuike is battling with Jermar Jefferson for the RB3 role on the team and both played well. The question will come down to who the Lions keep and cut next week heading towards Week 1.