Shane Vereen Fantasy Stats

New Orleans Saints running back Shane Vereen (hand) will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to a source. Vereen apparently injured his hand in the preseason finale, and it's serious enough to put him on the IR. A former second-round pick by the Patriots in 2011, Vereen didn't do much in his three years with the Giants and accumulated 45 attempts for 164 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and no touchdowns for New York in 2017.

The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent running back Shane Vereen on Wednesday, according to a source. Vereen spent the last three years with the Giants after starting his career with New England and playing there for four seasons. He had 45 carries for just 164 yards (career-low 3.6 yards per carry) with no touchdowns last year. Vereen is merely a depth signing for the Saints with Mark Ingram suspended to begin the year, and he shouldn't be on anyone's fantasy radar.

New York Giants running back Shane Vereen saw minimal usage against a battered Philadelphia Eagles defense, hauling in 2-of-2 targets for 18 yards. The emergence of Orleans Darkwa as well as steady game-flow limited Vereen's opportunities significantly in Week 3; however, Darkwa sustained a back injury late in the contest and is doubtful to suit up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4. Anticipate quarterback Eli Manning to favour the check-down to rookie tight end Evan Engram as well as Vereen against a depleted Buccaneers linebacker core. Additionally, Vereen will undoubtedly lose the majority of early down work to primary running back Paul Perkins; however, if the sophomore back continues to underwhelm, anticipate an increase of snaps for Vereen. For now, the veteran pass-catching back is an extremely risky PPR flex option in Week 4.

New York Giants running backs Orleans Darkwa (back) and Shane Vereen (calf) were both held out of practice again Thursday. That's two missed practices this week for both, which isn't a good sign for their availability in Week 4 against Tampa Bay. New York's backfield has been a mess behind an ineffective offensive line. The struggling Paul Perkins may be forced to lead the backfield in touches yet again, although rookie Wayne Gallman could get a shot if both Darkwa and Vereen sit out. Bottom line: This is a backfield to avoid right now.

New York Giants running back Shane Vereen (calf) did not practice Wednesday. This isn't good to see, as Vereen has played in just eight games the last two years due to injuries. As expected, Vereen hasn't done much on the ground (seven carries for 33 yards) as New York's main pass-catching back. He has caught 14 passes for 96 yards through three games, though, and remains worth a stash in deeper PPR leagues with the Giants backfield struggling. He's a desperation flex play in PPR leagues against the Bucs in Week 4 if he plays.

New York Giants assigned pass-catching back Shane Vereen benefitted from game-flow once again, hauling in all three of his targets for 27 yards. In addition to this, Vereen ran the rock for 28 yards on six carries. In two games, Vereen has hauled in 12 receptions for 78 yards. The G-Men travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sunday to face a pass-oriented Eagles passing attack. In two games, the Eagles have attempted 46 passes; the second most in the entirety of the NFL. The Giants have looked abysmal thus far, meaning game-flow could very well favour the Eagles for a heavy portion of the contest. As a result of this, Vereen is a low-end flex play in PPR formats.

New York Giants appointed pass-catching back Shane Vereen was the primary beneficiary to game flow in Sunday's 19-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Vereen,29, led the Giants in targets with 10, hauling in nine receptions for 51 yards. Star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will undoubtedly appear on the G-Men's injury report prior to Monday's contest, and will presumably be a game time-decision. The potential absence of Beckham could very well lead to another abysmal outing for the Big Blue, resulting in game-flow leaning towards Vereen's favor. The Detroit Lions boasted an exceptionally potent defensive front against the Arizona Cardinals; however, their secondary appeared somewhat vulnerable allowing 264 passing yards. For now, Vereen remains an underwhelming flex option in PPR formats.

New York Giants designated pass-catching back Shane Vereen flourished in Sunday's 19-3 loss against the Dallas Cowboys, hauling in nine passes for 51 yards -; four of them occurring during the final possession of the game. Vereen concluded the game with 31 offensive snaps, the most out of any Giants running back that evening. The resurgence of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will likely reduce Vereen's role in the G-Men's offensive attack; however, the 28-year-old remains a low-end RB3 in deeper leagues, with a significant boost in PPR scoring formats.

New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo has implemented a quick-release passing scheme following an underwhelming 2016 for the offensive line. The main beneficiary of this scheme change is 28-year-old primary receiving back Shane Vereen, undeniably the most talented route runner out of the entirety of the Giants backfield. In comparison to previous camps, the Giants have executed a notable amount of running back screens as well as check downs. Vereen took the initial snap with the first-team offense Sunday, catching a pass out of the back field immediately. Although he was taken out the following play by presumed starting running back Paul Perkins, Vereen appears to be a lock for pass-catching duties. Worth noting: Vereen hauled in four receptions during live drills, a team best on the day. Look for McAdoo to utilize Vereen's receiving talents after a 2016 campaign cut short due to two Grade 3 tricep tears. "[Vereen] was a guy we started slow with," McAdoo said. "We built him up, he looks like he feels pretty good out there right now, and we'll continue to build him up, increase his workload." The Giants have made it clear they intend on committing to Perkins as the primary running back this upcoming season, however, Vereen will produce respectable numbers in PPR formats as the lead catching back on a pass-reliant offense.

After carrying 75% of designed carries last week, running back Rashad Jennings failed to lead the team in rushes this week. Handed the ball 13 times, Jennings struggled with only 27 yards on the ground. Taking the lion's share of work this week, Shane Vereen was the target option 17 times. On 14 rushes, the scat back went for 42 yards. Bottled up by the Saints' front seven, Vereen still managed to lead the team in yards. Through the air, he managed to catch each of his three targets for a modest 24 yards. For the second week in a row, but Giants' back failed to deliver as real fantasy options. Needing to find their way into the end zone, their outlooks continues to be nothing more than average.