Leonard Fournette Fantasy

The Jacksonville Jaguars must decide this offseason if they will pick up running back Leonard Fournette's $10.1 million fifth-year option for 2021. It's an interesting decision because they are limited for salary cap space, so they could decline the option and wait to see how he performs in 2020 before considering a contract extension. The 25-year-old had 265 carries for a career-high 1,152 yards, but he rushed for only three touchdowns in 15 games. It's Fournette's second 1,000-yard season in his three seasons. Despite the lack of TDs in 2019, he should be seen as an RB1 in a run-first offense next season. He has yet to play in a full season, though, so he's a bit risky as an RB1.

Feb. 15th • 10:32 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (illness, neck) has been downgraded to doubtful for Week 17 against the Colts. Cornerback A.J. Bouye (wrist) has also been ruled out. Fournette will finish with his second 1,000-yard season in three years and a career-high 1,152 rushing yards in 15 games, but he found the end zone just three times all season. The good news is he was involved in the passing game more in 2019, with 76 receptions and 522 yards. His previous high in catches was 36 in his rookie campaign. Fournette was still a top-10 fantasy back, and he could be a value pick in 2020 if he can score more. Rookie Ryquell Armstead should see most of the work on Sunday in Fournette's place, but he makes for a low-upside RB3 while likely sharing work with Devine Ozigbo. Bouye's absence is good news for Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton on the outside.

Dec. 28th • 12:32 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (neck), wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) and rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew (shoulder) are all listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Colts. All three players got in practice time this week, but Fournette didn't practice the last two days. In a meaningless Week 17 contest, the Jaguars could decide to hold each of them out or limit their snaps on Sunday, which is bad news if you own them in fantasy leagues. Westbrook hasn't been of much help to begin with in the second half of the season, while Minshew's best efforts also came earlier in the season. Consider Fournette a low-end RB1 if he is active this weekend.

Dec. 27th • 1:51 PM