Matt Breida Fantasy

Miami Dolphins running backs Jordan Howard and Matt Breida are expected to share the backfield this season after the team finished last in rushing yards and last in yards per rush in 2019. Howard will offer power and is expected to be the short-yardage and goal-line back, while Breida delivers speed. Howard is third in the NFL in rushing attempts and yards since 2016. Patrick Laird could take some third-down repetitions from Breida if he makes the roster. Howard didn't fumble in 2019 and has just five fumbles in 897 career carries. Breida has averaged five yards per attempt in his career, while Howard is at 4.3. With Breida being one of the fastest backs in the league, offensive coordinator Chan Gailey will try to get him into space.

Jun. 29th • 11:15 PM

The Miami Dolphins are trading their fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft for San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida, according to a source. With just Jordan Howard and Kalen Ballage in Miami's backfield, the Dolphins were expected to draft a running back in the early rounds, but that didn't happen. Instead, they're trading for Breida, who was buried in San Fran's crowded backfield. As a result, he barely played during the team's Super Bowl run in 2019. Breida seems to constantly be playing through injuries, but he has run for 5.0 yards per carry in his three seasons and will immediately upgrade Miami's running game alongside Howard behind an offensive line that is being upgraded through the draft.

Apr. 25th • 3:24 PM

San Francisco 49ers restricted free-agent running back Matt Breida signed his tender worth around $3.3 million on Thursday. Breida compiled 123 carries for 623 yards and one touchdown in 13 games last year while adding 20 catches for 120 yards and another TD. With Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert also involved, Breida's role diminished down the stretch last year, as he had just 17 carries for 46 yards and only 33 offensive snaps in the final three regular season games and the playoffs. Along with Mostert and Coleman, the Niners also have Jeffery Wilson Jr. and Jerick McKinnon under contract for 2020, so a trade out of San Fran would likely be best for Breida's fantasy value.

Apr. 16th • 9:06 PM