Samaje Perine
29-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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14
YDS
55
TD
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174
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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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Claims two passes versus bills
Perine didn't tally a carry but reeled in two of his four targets for eight yards during Sunday's 30-21 defeat versus Buffalo.
ANALYSIS
Perine nabbed double-digit snaps (11) again Sunday, but his string of eight consecutive games reaching that plateau may end in Week 12 with Isaiah Pacheco (ankle) primed to make his return to the gridiron. Assuming that occurs, Pacheco and Kareem Hunt should take hold of the vast majority of snaps, leaving Perine and Carson Steele with minimal opportunities moving forward.
Perine nabbed double-digit snaps (11) again Sunday, but his string of eight consecutive games reaching that plateau may end in Week 12 with Isaiah Pacheco (ankle) primed to make his return to the gridiron. Assuming that occurs, Pacheco and Kareem Hunt should take hold of the vast majority of snaps, leaving Perine and Carson Steele with minimal opportunities moving forward.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Samaje Perine's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
0.0%Positive Run %
92.9%% Yds After Contact
47.3%Avg Yds After Contact
1.9Rushing TD %
7.1%Touches Per Game
3.1% Snaps w/Touch
18.2%Air Yards Per Game
0.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.04% Team Air Yards
0.4%% Team Targets
7.5%Avg Depth of Target
0.3 YdsCatch Rate
73.9%Drop Rate
8.7%Avg Yds After Catch
9.2% Targeted On Route
19.3%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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Overall QB Rating Against
84.8
Cornerbacks
84.0
Safeties
98.4
Linebackers
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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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Height
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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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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Posts pair of grabs versus Broncos
Perine didn't tally a carry but reeled in both of his targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 16-14 victory over the Broncos.
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Finds end zone in win
Perine rushed once for 10 yards and caught four of five targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 30-24 overtime win over the Buccaneers.
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Notches two receptions in Week 8
Perine hauled in both of his targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over Las Vegas.
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Three touches in Week 7 win
Perine notched two rushes for six yards and hauled in his only target for 22 yards during Sunday's 28-18 victory versus the 49ers.
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Tallies one touch in Monday's win
Perine did not receive a carry but gathered in one of his two targets for 24 yards during Monday's 26-13 victory versus the Saints.
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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.