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Catches touchdown in win Carney compiled nine rushes for 39 yards and gathered in all two targets for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 victory against Stanford.

Impact Carney still firmly plays second fiddle to starter Demond Claiborne, but he had himself a solid day through both the air and ground. He's logged six carries in every game but one this fall, and his touchdown was his fifth of the season. While Claiborne remains the top dog in the Demon Deacons' backfield, Carney should remain a solid backup and handcuff option.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day in relief of Claiborne Carney accrued 17 rushes for 59 yards and three touchdowns and caught all two targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 41-38 defeat against Louisiana.

Impact Carney wound up leading Wake Forest's backfield in touches as starting running back Demond Claiborne had to be carted off the field. Claiborne returned, but Carney still managed to tally nearly 20 carries. The tailback wasn't efficient at 3.4 yards-per-carry, but that hardly matters from a fantasy perspective when you score three times. Carney should continue to be the backup running back as long as Claiborne's injury isn't lingering.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up in blowout Carney compiled six rushes for 13 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 40-6 loss versus Mississippi.

Impact In such a lopsided blowout, Carney, like the rest of the Wake Forest ground game, was unable to get going. He'll remain the RB2 to Demond Claiborne, but should still get a handful of touches each week. Regardless, Carney isn't poised to have much fantasy value in his current role, especially with the potential emergence of true freshman Ty Clark III.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Backup role in loss Carney had six carries for 34 yards during Saturday's 31-30 defeat versus Virginia.

Impact Carney continues to man the RB2 role in Winston-Salem. He scored a touchdown in the opener, but didn't manage to find the end zone against Virginia. Given that he's only garnered 15 carries through two games, Carney's fantasy value will be limited as long as Demon Clairborne is the lead back for the Demon Deacons.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Backup role in loss Carney had six carries for 34 yards during Saturday's 31-30 defeat versus Virginia.

Impact Carney continues to man the RB2 role in Winston-Salem. He scored a touchdown in the opener, but didn't manage to find the end zone against Virginia. Given that he's only garnered 15 carries through two games, Carney's fantasy value will be limited as long as Demon Clairborne is the lead back for the Demon Deacons.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day as rotational back Carney tallied nine carries for 40 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Thursday's 45-13 victory against North Carolina A&T.

Impact Carney spelled Demond Claiborne all day for Wake Forest, but still manage to pick up 40 yards of his own. He may not see as many carries in a competitive game, but Carney should continue to be the clear No. 2 back for the Demon Deacons.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day as rotational back Carney tallied nine carries for 40 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Thursday's 45-13 victory against North Carolina A&T.

Impact Carney spelled Demond Claiborne all day for Wake Forest, but still manage to pick up 40 yards of his own. He may not see as many carries in a competitive game, but Carney should continue to be the clear No. 2 back for the Demon Deacons.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE