ALEX COLLINS NEWS

Hits century mark while scoring Collins rushed 20 times for 101 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Steelers.

Impact Collins started again in place of Chris Carson (neck) and turned in his best rushing performance of the season in a tight contest. The veteran back has generally performed well when called upon to replace a starter over the course of his career, and Sunday night was yet another example of that. With Carson being placed on IR this week, Collins will receive at least two more starts before the Seahawks' bye week. Based on the carry distribution (20 of 26 in favor of Collins), he should not be left on waiver wires if he is still available.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Instant Lookback: Alex Collins Dominant Touchdown Drive Running back Alex Collins rushes for over 100 yards in second half.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks RB Alex Collins Powers in For Two-yard Touchdown vs. Steelers Week Six "Alex Collins, this drive has your name all over it." Alex Collins powers his way in for two-yard touchdown in the third quarter, the Seahaw...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Alex Collins Rewarded On Dominant Drive With TD Plunge Seattle Seahawks RB Alex Collins punches in the touchdown after a dominant drive in the second half of Sunday's Week 6 matchup with the Stee...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Alex Collins Hits The Hole For 21-Yard Pickup Seattle Seahawks RB Alex Collins hits the hole for a 21-yard run Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks reward Alex Collins for dominant drive with TD plunge The Seattle Seahawks reward Seahawks running back Alex Collins for dominant drive with a touchdown plunge.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • NFL.COM

NFL Today, Week 6

NFL Today, Week 6

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To get another start Collins is slated to be the Seahawks' lead back Sunday in Pittsburgh after the team placed Chris Carson (neck) on injured reserve Friday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Collins' workload has increased in each successive game since he made his season debut back in Week 2, both in terms of snap and touch counts. In Week 4, he merely got work at the expense of a healthy at the time Carson, while Collins was the starter in place of Carson last Thursday. During that two-game stretch, Collins earned 56 percent of the offensive snaps, but he's only averaged a modest 3.6 YPC on 25 rushes. On a positive note, his four catches have gone at a 14.8-yard clip, and he's scored one rushing TD. Behind Collins, DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer will handle complementary roles while the Seahawks prepare for the potential activation of Rashaad Penny (calf) from IR for Week 7.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

Cincinnati's Joe Burrow seems set to play in an indoor game against a Detroit Lions pass defense (which ranks 30th in adjusted pass defense, via numberFire’s metrics)

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Generates 72 total yards in loss Collins rushed 15 times for 47 yards and secured two of three targets for 25 yards in the Seahawks' 26-17 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.

Impact Collins drew the start for Chris Carson (neck) and found running room at a premium against a Rams defense that previously had difficulties stopping opposing ground attacks. He was able to improve his fantasy tally somewhat with his pair of receptions, leading to a serviceable night from that perspective. Carson could well be back to his customary lead-back duties for a tough Week 6 road matchup against the tough Steelers run defense a week from Sunday, but Collins could still enjoy a solid complementary role in that scenario after logging 10 carries in Week 4 with his backfield mate available.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Meet Alex Collins, backup to Seahawks RB Chris Carson and Irish step dancer With Chris Carson banged up, Alex Collins has a bigger role in Seattle's offense.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rams STUFF Alex Collins in the backfield for key fourth-and-two stop Los Angeles Rams STUFF Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins in the backfield for a key fourth-and-two stop.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • NFL.COM

Getting spot start Thursday Collins likely will start for absent No. 1 running back Chris Carson (neck) on Thursday versus the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Carson had a neck issue flare up earlier this week, which kept him from practicing Tuesday and Wednesday and will sideline him for this Week 5 NFC West showdown. Collins is slated to step in for Carson after showing something last Sunday in San Francisco, against whom he reeled off 44 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown to go with two catches (on two targets) for 34 yards. Through four games, Carson averaged 15 touches per game, so Collins should be able to approach that number in his spot start. Behind Collins, Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas are available for any reps that don't go to him.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks without starting RB Chris Carson against Rams

The Seattle Seahawks will be without starting running back Chris Carson against the Los Angeles Rams because of a neck issue

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Increased role possible Thursday Collins could be poised for a bigger workload Thursday against the Rams with Chris Carson (neck) questionable for the contest, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Collins has increased his snap share in each of the three games he's been active this season, culminating with a Week 4 performance in which he had 12 touches for 78 total yards and one touchdown in a victory at San Francisco. Carson was unable to practice Tuesday or Wednesday due to neck soreness and may be a game-time decision for Thursday's game, but Collins could be in line for anything from this past Sunday's workload (if Carson is active) or most of the early down work (if Carson sits).

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks takeaways: Why Alex Collins isn't playing more, the Sidney Jones report and get ready for the Rams Observations from the win over the 49ers, as the Seahawks prep for a quick turnaround to an important "Thursday Night Football" matchup.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pete Carroll On Alex Collins: "Alex Has Been A Come Through Guy For Us" - Pete Carroll Monday Press Conference Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll meets with media on October 4, sharing his thoughts on Alex Collins, third down conversions, the upcoming m...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Raible Call of the Game - Alex Collins 14-Yard Touchdown Watch as 'Voice of the Seahawks' Steve Raible calls the play as running back Alex Collins scored on a 14-yard touchdown run at Levi's Stadiu...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Locker Room Sound: Alex Collins Steps Up Hear from Seahawks players and coach Pete Carroll on the performance from running back Alex Collins, who ran for 44 yards and a touchdown wh...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks Running Back Alex Collins Postgame Interview vs. San Francisco 49ers Seahawks Running Back Alex Collins takes questions after Seahawks 28-21 win against the San Fransisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium week four.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Vultures points off the bench Collins ran for 44 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries against San Francisco on Sunday, adding two receptions for 34 yards on two targets.

Impact Chris Carson wasn't injured, but Collins still poached 10 carries and two targets to Carson's 13 carries and one target. Carson was capped at 13 carries for the third week in a row, and particularly if Collins keeps producing like this there might be room for him to produce off the bench. It's important to note that Carson's job security seems quite high, so if Collins manages to be useful in fantasy he'll still likely need to wait for Carson to have his turn first. Collins may have established himself as the top handcuff to Carson in the meantime, though.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks' RB Alex Collins Zig-zags His Way to End Zone For 14-yard Touchdown vs. San Francisco 49ers Week Four "Alex Collins is gonna do his Irish dance and well, he should. An explosive touchdown run and a flip into the end zone." Alex Collins makes...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Alex Collins Dances Around 49ers For Shifty TD Run Seattle Seahawks RB Alex Collins dances around the 49ers defense for a shifty touchdown run in the second half of Sunday's Week 4 matchup.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks' QB Russell Wilson Finds RB Alex Collins For 28 Yards in Second Quarter "Biggest play of the day for the Seahawks; great play fake, finding Alex Collins on the near sidelines for 28 yards." Russell Wilson finds A...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Russell Wilson Rips Pass To Alex Collins For 28-Yard Catch And Run Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson rips a pass to RB Alex Collins for 28-yard catch and run during the Week 4 matchup against the 49ers

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM