Todd Gurley II Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II may not see a heavy set of reps during training camp and he was seen with a limp, per ESPN. The 26-year-old has been nursing a knee injury dating back to his tenure with the Rams in 2018. Gurley was once an elite fantasy commodity, but has now been set back by injuries. Last season, the back had 857 rush yards, 12 rush touchdowns, 31 receptions, 207 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns in 15 games. The Falcons are set to have a high-powered offense this season and Gurley will be the RB1, but the possibility of an injury or missed time will continue to loom over his fantasy value. Because of this, the Georgia product's fantasy value takes a hit and downgrades him to an RB2 for 2020.

Aug. 13th • 7:22 PM

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II finally took his physical after a two-month wait. Gurley II was unable to get a flight because of travel restrictions due to the coronavirus. There are question marks about the former Rams' star when it comes to his health, though a passed physical should certainly help to alleviate some concerns. Gurley II is on the right track, considering this news and the fact that his new quarterback Matt Ryan is already impressed with him in private workouts. However, there's considerable risk in drafting him this year, as the only way to tell if he's back for real is when the season kicks-off.

Jun. 9th • 11:53 AM

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said he's done field work with running back Todd Gurley II "a handful of times" and came away "really impressed" with his new running back. The two have spent time together in recent weeks in Southern California. The Falcons are hoping Gurley, the 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, can help boost a running game that ranked 30th in the league last year with 85.1 rushing yards per game. "I think he's going to be an awesome fit for us," Ryan said of Gurley. "And I'm glad we have him." Ryan's workouts have also included receivers Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage, tight ends Hayden Hurst and Jaeden Graham and fullback Keith Smith. Knee issues have slowed Gurley in recent seasons, but he still remains an effective back when on the field and could bounce back to RB1 status in his new home in Atlanta.

Jun. 5th • 6:58 PM