Royce Freeman Fantasy

The Houston Texans re-signed running back Royce Freeman to a one-year contract on Thursday. In November, the veteran back was let go by the Carolina Panthers mid-season and later latched on with the Texans. He served as the Texans' top backup to Rex Burkhead and appeared in seven games for Houston. The 26-year-old rushed for 169 yards on 59 attempts and caught 10 passes for 77 yards over 15 games for the Panthers/Texans in 2021. Freeman will provide the Texans running back depth and is not on the fantasy radar in an offense projected to be in the bottom of the league in 2022.

Mar. 17th • 8:47 AM

Houston Texans running back Royce Freeman saw 12 carries in the Texans Week 16 win over the Chargers. Unfortunately, he could only turn it into 34 yards rushing. Freeman got a boosted role after David Johnson (quadriceps) was ruled out. The matchup was as good as it gets, and Freeman was incapable of taking advantage. Unless Johnson and Burkhead both miss time with injuries, Freeman isn't a valuable fantasy asset as the third running back in an offense that usually isn't even close to how explosive they were in the shocking Week 16 win over the Bolts.

Dec. 26th • 9:26 PM

Houston Texans running back Royce Freeman should see a role boost in Week 15. Rex Burkhead was ruled out earlier this week, which would vault Freeman into a solid role. Last week, Freeman saw 11 carries and eight targets when David Johnson was inactive. The expectation should be for Freeman to field a similar role this week. Unfortunately, the Jaguars run DVOA is 13th, and Freeman only managed 15 yards on 11 carries in Week 14. Freeman has a low PPR floor, and the ceiling is so capped by the workload split that there are likely better options on the waiver wire. Only use Freeman as a COVID or injury replacement in the deepest of PPR leagues.

Dec. 17th • 5:28 PM