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Samaje Perine

RB - KC

Height: 5-11

Weight: 240 lbs

Age: 29

College: Oklahoma

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2024 Season Outlooks

Perine figures to be part of a rotation in Denver's backfield this season, though there is a chance he is a very limited part of it or that he could be a cap casualty. Preseason competition will determine just where Perine fits in. Last year he averaged just above 7.0 PPR points per game and didn't really come through as the Broncos' best passing-downs running back. He'll turn 29 this season and might be best suited for a specific role in the offense, which would mean he wouldn't see enough volume to be a good Fantasy option. Perine shouldn't get drafted in typical seasonal leagues.

Last year, Perine was added as a pass-catching back and insurance policy in case Javonte Williams wasn't ready to return from ACL surgery. Perine proved more useful in the former department, placing 14th among running backs in receptions while only being called upon to start in an injured Williams' stead in Week 5, a week in which Perine scored a modest 11.5 fantasy points. He is probably destined for a mere pass-catching role for 2024, now that Williams is another year removed from surgery. In addition, sophomore Jaleel McLaughlin excelled in a pinch-hitting role last season, and the team drafted Audric Estim� for added depth. Consider Perine bench fodder in PPR leagues.