Kenyan Drake Fantasy

The Arizona Cardinals want to retain running back Kenyan Drake, who will be a free agent in March, and placing the franchise tag on him is a possibility if they don't sign him to a long-term deal. Drake took over the starting gig from the injured David Johnson after the trade from Miami, and Johnson would likely play second fiddle to Drake in the backfield if the Cardinals don't trade him. In eight games last year, Drake ran the ball 123 times for 643 yards (5.2 yards per carry) with a career-high eight touchdowns. He fits the Cardinals much better from a fantasy perspective than he did in Miami, despite Arizona's shaky offensive line. If Johnson is on another team come next season, Drake will have RB1 upside.

Feb. 14th • 5:18 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake rushed 12 times for 60 yards and a touchdown in the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. He also caught three passes for 23 yards. Drake really had a tale of two seasons as he only rushed for 3.7 yards per carry in six games with the Miami Dolphins, but he ran for 5.2 yards per carry in eight with the Cards. He finished with 643 yards, eight rushing scores, 28 receptions and 171 receiving yards with the Cardinals. The team would like to re-sign him in the offseason, and he could be a low-end RB2 in point-per-reception drafts.

Dec. 29th • 9:32 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake might be one of the best starts at running back in Week 17. His quarterback, Kyler Murray (hamstring), is a game-time decision in what is a meaningless game in a season he has been among the most hit quarterbacks. The Cards will have to lean on Drake, who had four touchdowns last week. The Los Angeles Rams are a midrange matchup, and they may sit some starters as their season is over, too. View Drake as an RB1 in point-per-reception leagues.

Dec. 28th • 12:45 AM