Samaje Perine
29-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
While the Broncos offense was mainly a disaster last year, Perine proved to be a solid addition as a passing-down back, finishing with career highs for targets, catches and receiving yards while working in a committee with Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin. Denver kept all three running backs throughout the offseason but then released Perine in late August, which allowed him to sign with the division-rival Chiefs and join one of the top offenses in the league. Perine could have an immediate role spelling Isiah Pacheco in passing situations, with potential to emerge as a fantasy asset in the event Pacheco misses time with an injury. Read Past Outlooks
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Perine played nine of Kansas City's 65 offensive snaps and finished with one reception for three yards on his lone target in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Perine has now logged single-digit snap counts in each of his first two games with Kansas City, but he could be headed for more playing time with Isiah Pacheco (fibula/ankle) likely to land on injured reserve after getting hurt in Sunday's win, per Charles Goldman of AToZSports.com. Undrafted rookie Carson Steele (seven carries for 24 yards in Week 2) could be first in line for early-down work, but Perine should at least settle in as the team's preferred option on passing downs. Since Steele and Perine are the only healthy backs on the active roster at the moment while Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is on the reserve/non-football illness list, Kansas City will likely look outside the organization for backfield depth before their next game Sunday in Atlanta.
Perine has now logged single-digit snap counts in each of his first two games with Kansas City, but he could be headed for more playing time with Isiah Pacheco (fibula/ankle) likely to land on injured reserve after getting hurt in Sunday's win, per Charles Goldman of AToZSports.com. Undrafted rookie Carson Steele (seven carries for 24 yards in Week 2) could be first in line for early-down work, but Perine should at least settle in as the team's preferred option on passing downs. Since Steele and Perine are the only healthy backs on the active roster at the moment while Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is on the reserve/non-football illness list, Kansas City will likely look outside the organization for backfield depth before their next game Sunday in Atlanta.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Samaje Perine's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Air Yards Per Game
-5.0Air Yards Per Snap
-0.38% Team Air Yards
-3.4%% Team Targets
7.4%Avg Depth of Target
-2.5 YdsCatch Rate
33.3%Drop Rate
33.3%Avg Yds After Catch
13.0% Targeted On Route
42.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Measurables Review
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How do Samaje Perine's measurables compare to other running backs?
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5' 10"Weight
236 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secShuttle Time
4.37 secCone Drill
7.26 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
30 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
30.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Perine rarely will run away from anyone and isn't as bruising as one might expect of a 236-pound back, but his fundamentals are good and he has a polished passing-down skill set that makes it easy for a playcaller to leave him on the field. Perine had 65 catches for 483 yards and five touchdowns on 82 targets (79.3 percent catch rate, 5.9 YPT) the last two years in Cincinnati, often subbing Joe Mixon on passing downs. And while not a violent runner, Perine can inflict pain in blitz pickup, which might have been one of the main draws for new coach Sean Payton when the Broncos signed Perine to a two-year, $7.5 million deal in March. With starter Javonte Williams uncertain for Week 1 following last year's ACL/LCL injury, Perine gives the Broncos a sturdy stopgap option who can take on a three-down role if the circumstances call for it. Even if Williams is ready for the opener, Perine will have a significant role and might even get more touches than his teammate early on.
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Sparsely plays in team debut
Perine secured one of two targets for 10 yards during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens. He did not log a rushing attempt.
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Set for role behind Pacheco
As Thursday night's game against the Ravens approaches, Perine is in line to work in a complementary role behind lead back Isiah Pacheco, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
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Will suit up Week 1
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Sunday that Perine will be available for the team's regular-season opener versus Baltimore on Thursday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
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Could play in Week 1
GM Brett Veach relayed Thursday that he hopes Perine will be able to play in next week's season opener against the Ravens, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
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Lands with Kansas City
Perine agreed to a contract with Kansas City on Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
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Praised by new head coach
Coach Andy Reid praised Perine for his pass-catching ability as well as his all-around skill set Sunday, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Perine joined the Chiefs after being released by the Broncos on Tuesday, and Reid used his time with the press to recall Perine's explosive play against Kansas City in the 2021 AFC Championship Game. Despite just joining the team, Perine will be active for Week 1 against Baltimore and could immediately slot in as the change-of-pace back behind Isiah Pacheco, though he'll compete with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who currently is sidelined by an illness.
Perine joined the Chiefs after being released by the Broncos on Tuesday, and Reid used his time with the press to recall Perine's explosive play against Kansas City in the 2021 AFC Championship Game. Despite just joining the team, Perine will be active for Week 1 against Baltimore and could immediately slot in as the change-of-pace back behind Isiah Pacheco, though he'll compete with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who currently is sidelined by an illness.