Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs converted one of his four total touches into a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. Game flow prevented the Redskins from leaning on anyone in their backfield enough to sustain fantasy production, but it's disappointing nonetheless that Bibbs didn't see more work in the passing game after he appeared to be trending in the right direction two weeks ago when Chris Thompson was inactive. Bibbs would continue to be the primary beneficiary if Thompson misses more time, but his volume has been too scarce to consider him a starting option in any fantasy format.
Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) and running back Kapri Bibbs (shoulder) are both active for Week 9 against the Falcons. With Richardson active, Brian Quick is a healthy scratch. Richardson will effectively be the team's No. 1 wideout with Jamison Crowder still out, but he is still more of a low-ceiling WR4/flex in a weak passing offense. Bibbs has sneaky RB3/flex and DFS value with Chris Thompson (ribs) out again against a defense that bleeds fantasy points to pass-catching running backs each week. If Washington is forced to play from behind, Bibbs could see a lot of work behind workhorse Adrian Peterson.
Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs is set to back up Adrian Peterson on Sunday with the likelihood that Chris Thompson misses the game against the Falcons. Bibbs disappeared from the offense (as expected) when Thompson returned in Week 8, but now could be in line to build on his slight uptick in volume from Week 7. Bibbs started to get involved in the passing game two weeks ago, catching four passes and scoring a touchdown on one of them. The Falcons are allowing an average of 68 receiving yards to running backs and nearly nine catches per game. There's considerable risk in starting a third-string running back, but Bibbs could yield a modest outing in deep PPR leagues.
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (neck) and running back Kapri Bibbs (shoulder) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Reed is often seen on the team's injury report, but he has surprisingly stayed on the field so far this year. In one of the worst receiving corps in the NFL, Reed hasn't been able to break out yet, although he did have a season-high seven catches on 12 targets in Week 8. Against Atlanta, he'll surely be a TE1 and could have his best game of the season. Bibbs could go back to being Adrian Peterson's backup if Chris Thompson has to sit out another game, but even then he's unlikely to see enough volume to be fantasy relevant.
Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs figures to expand his role in the offense if Chris Thompson is once again inactive. After seeing just three total touches in Week 6, Bibbs caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in Week 7. Considering Washington's inclination to utilize running backs in the passing game, his workload could increase again as he continues to earn the trust of his quarterback and coach. Bibbs' fantasy value is almost entirely dependent on Thompson's unavailability, but his stock has the chance to rise as long as he gets the passing-game work for the Redskins.
Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs found himself slightly more involved in the offense on Sunday than he was last week. He saw five targets in the passing game, converting those into four catches for 43 yards and a touchdown. Bibbs has temporarily taken over the Chris Thompson role in Washington's offense, as he's clearly utilized only in the passing game and leaves a large majority of the rushing work to Adrian Peterson. If Thompson continues to be hampered by injury going forward, Bibbs could carve out more of a role for himself. He's at least worth a bench spot in deep PPR leagues for the time being.
Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs stands to benefit from a multitude of injuries on Sunday against the Panthers. With Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson limited in practice this week, Bibbs is the next man up. It would likely take at least one of Peterson or Thompson being declared inactive for Bibbs to see any kind of fantasy-relevant workload, but for owners invested in the Washington backfield, he's at least momentarily worth a look on the waiver wire. Bibbs did cash in one of his four Week 5 carries for a garbage-time touchdown, so it's also possible that he gets some second-half touches if Peterson or Thompson are ineffective.
Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs turned four carries into nine yards and a touchdown Monday night. This wouldn't normally qualify as anything to pay attention to, especially considering the touchdown came with the Redskins trailing by 30 points in the fourth quarter. The reason Bibbs was in the game to begin with, however, is that both Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson suffered injuries. Keep an eye on the health of Peterson (shoulder) and Thompson (ribs) throughout the week. If either or both of them are hampered leading up to Sunday, Bibbs could be in line for a big workload against Carolina.
Redskins Add Kapri Bibbs, Seven Others To Practice Squad
The Washington Redskins re-signed running back Kapri Bibbs to the practice squad on Sunday, a day after trimming him from the 53-man roster. The team also re-signed WR Simmie Cobbs Jr., TE Matt Flanagan, WR Darvin Kidsy, DB Kenny Ladler, C Cassanova McKinzy, OT Timon Parris and DL JoJo Wicker to the squad. Kidsy showed some flashes and speed in the preseason, finding the end zone once. Cobbs, the undrafted receiver from Indiana, also found the end zone once. Bibbs, Cobbs and Kidsy could potentially see time with the big club if injuries occur, but they warrant no fantasy consideration until further notice.
Kapri Bibbs Does His Best To Nail Down Roster Spot
Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs rushed twice for 41 yards, including a long of 38, and he added two receptions for 20 yards on four targets in the preseason game Friday against the Denver Broncos. Bibbs did a good job against his former team, and he likely helped himself to nail down a roster spot after he appeared to be on the bubble. He has reportedly done well in pass protection during training camp and the preseason, too, something which doesn't necessarily show up in the box score but is noticed by the coaching staff. Bibbs needs a few injuries to open up a more prominent role and fantasy value, but he appears closer to remaining in burgundy and gold.