Kenyan Drake Fantasy

Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent running back Kenyan Drake, who is coming off his best season (955 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns), is open to anything as he approaches free agency next month. "There are gonna be several different circumstances that I guess I'll come together with my team to kind of deliberate with exactly who we feel will be the best fit. But right now, I feel like anything is up in the air," Drake said. The 27-year-old had 1,598 rushing yards, 18 rushing TDs and 308 receiving yards in 23 games (21 starts) in Arizona. With Chase Edmonds still with the Cardinals, they could choose to pair him with a cheaper option and let Drake walk. Staying with the Cardinals rising offense would probably be best for Drake's fantasy value as an RB1, but he could land in another favorable position on the open market. Stay tuned.

Feb. 23rd • 11:55 AM

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake struggled in the team's season finale against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. Drake rushed 10 times for 36 yards and caught two of his three targets for 15 yards. He played most of the game with backup quarterback Chris Streveler as Kyler Murray (ankle) missed most of the game after suffering an ankle injury early on. Murray's absence likely played a big role in Drake's disappointing day. All in all, Drake had a solid, albeit slightly underwhelming season. He rushed for 955 yards and 11 touchdowns. He wasn't heavily involved in the passing game, which lowered his value significantly. Drake is a free agent this offseason. If Drake re-signs with the Cardinals and they don't add any key running backs, Drake will be worth targeting in the early-mid rounds of drafts, especially in non-PPR.

Jan. 3rd • 7:29 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake should shoulder a big workload as usual in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have a strong defense and are yielding just 94.1 rushing yards per game (third fewest in the league), but Drake should be able to manage a solid game based on workload alone and he should have multiple opportunities to score in the game. Drake rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown in his last meeting against the Rams in Week 13. He's scored six touchdowns over his past six games and has seen at least 20 touches in three of his past five. He'll have additional upside if the team is without Chase Edmonds (hip) and/or DeAndre Hopkins (hip) this week. Both players are currently questionable. Start Drake as an RB2 in all leagues in Week 17.

Jan. 1st • 1:49 PM