HUNTER LUEPKE NEWS

Sees increased role as receiver Luepke carried the ball 12 times for 38 yards and caught 12 of 16 targets for 111 yards over 16 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact The second-year fullback saw more snaps on offense (304) than he did on special teams (170), a reversal of his usage as a rookie. Luepke didn't get many touches, but he did flash some ability as a pass catcher when called upon and set career highs in receptions and receiving yards. With the Dallas backfield in flux once again as Rico Dowdle heads into free agency, Luepke could see his touch volume increase once again in 2025, but he's still very unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset.

31 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

One catch in Week 12 win Luepke played 15 of the Cowboys' 66 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a 10-yard reception in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Commanders.

Impact After sitting out the Cowboys' Week 11 loss to the Texans due to a calf injury, Luepke was cleared to return to action Week 12. The fullback continued to handle a limited role on offense, but he still came away with his 10th reception of the season. Luepke has yet to find the end zone across his 16 touches through the Cowboys' first 11 games of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past calf issue Luepke (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Luepke appeared to be in jeopardy of the missing the Week 12 divisional matchup after opening the Cowboys' week of practice with an estimated DNP. However, he practiced in a limited capacity Thursday before logging a full session Friday, indicating that he's recovered from his calf injury. Expect the second-year pro from North Dakota State to serve as Dallas' top fullback Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Luepke (calf) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Thursday was the first time Luepke had practiced or played since Dallas' Week 10 loss to Philadelphia. It's a sign that the second-year fullback is progressing through his calf injury, and if he's able to practice Friday, he would have a good shot at playing in Sunday's NFC East clash against Washington. Luepke's return would give the Cowboys' running game a boost and open up space for Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on estimated walkthrough Luepke (calf) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact A calf injury prevented Luepke from practicing all of last week, which caused him to be inactive against the Texans this past Monday. Luepke will have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to play against the Commanders on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for MNF Luepke (calf) is inactive for Monday's Week 11 game against Houston, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact This was expected, as Luepke didn't practice at all this week and was deemed doubtful after the Cowboys' final practice. While the second-year fullback hasn't gotten more than four touches in any of his nine games so far this season, he's a key part of the team's running game as a blocker. Those duties could fall upon backup tight ends Luke Schoonmaker and/or Brevyn Spann-Ford with Luepke unable to suit up against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Houston Luepke (calf) did not practice Saturday and is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Texans, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Luepke has been unable to practice all week due to a calf injury, and while he hasn't been ruled out for Monday's game, it's unlikely he will suit up. The Cowboys will likely turn to tight ends Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford to pick up additional run-blocking duties if Luepke is indeed sidelined.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf injury Luepke (calf) did not practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Luepke played 23 snaps (14 on offense, nine on special teams) during the Cowboys' Week 10 loss to the Eagles, but it appears he may have picked up a calf injury in the process. The 24-year-old fullback will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Monday night's game against the Texans. Luepke has logged six carries for 19 yards and nine catches (on 11 targets) for 95 yards through the first nine games of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No touches in blowout loss Luepke didn't carry the ball or draw a target while playing 22 of 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.

Impact The second-year fullback had received three touches in both of the previous two contests, but the Cowboys didn't look to get him involved even while the contest was mostly non-competitive by the second half. Luepke has carried four times for 14 yards and has caught seven passes for 91 yards on eight targets through six games, but he'll continue to be deployed mainly as a blocker when he's on the field.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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OCTOBER 4, 2024 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 3, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Four touches in Thursday's win Luepke carried the ball twice for eight yards and caught both his targets for 14 yards in Thursday's win over the Giants.

Impact While his contributions were modest, the four touches were a career high for Luepke, while the totes were his first of the season. The second-year fullback is seeing his role grow in the Dallas offense, and he's caught exactly two passes in three of four games to begin the season. The Cowboys' backfield struggles could open the door for Luepke to see even more volume, but at present he offers little fantasy value even in deep formats.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Don't forget these plays: Luepke's third-down catch Plays that might get forgotten include the first of many big plays from Hunter Luepke that got the offense going early in the game.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Offers passing-game contributions Luepke secured two of his three targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Ravens.

Impact With quarterback Dak Prescott dropping back to pass 54 times while the Cowboys faced double-digit deficits for much of the game, Luepke was one of several Dallas pass catchers who saw more involvement than usual. The fullback still has yet to log a carry this season and brings most of his value as a blocker and contributor on special teams, but he's made the most of his five targets through three games, turning them into four receptions for 59 yards.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs in Sunday's win Luepke caught both his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's win over the Browns.

Impact The Cowboys list Luepke as a running back on their depth chart, but the second-year North Dakota State product usually lines up as a fullback. However, when Jake Ferguson (knee) left Sunday's game early, Luepke was deployed as an H-back and caught multiple passes for the first time in his career. While he's a long way from being the next Kyle Juszczyk, Luepke could continue to see a bigger role as a receiver while Ferguson is sidelined, putting him on the deep-league radar heading into a Week 2 clash with the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Role could expand Luepke has been used more often as a tight end or H-back so far in training camp, Nick Harris of DallasCowboys.com reports.

Impact An undrafted rookie out of North Dakota State last season, Luepke surprisingly won a spot on the 53-man roster and played in all 17 regular-season games plus the Cowboys' wild-card loss to the Packers, but he saw most of his action on special teams rather than at fullback. With the Dallas backfield likely to be a committee in 2024, Luepke could find more snaps as a lead blocker, pass catcher and occasional short-yardage option, but he's still unlikely to provide much fantasy production.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Luepke (thigh) practiced in full Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Luepke was estimated as a limited participant during Tuesday's walk-through due to a thigh injury, but his full participation Wednesday suggests that the issue is minor. The fullback logged a season-high three touches in last Sunday's loss to Miami, though he's primarily deployed as a blocker. Luepke should be fine to play Saturday versus Detroit as long as he doesn't suffer a setback during the remainder of the practice week.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handles minor blocking role Week 6 Luepke didn't log any carries or targets while playing seven of the Cowboys' 64 snaps on offense in Monday's 20-17 win over the Chargers.

Impact The Cowboys have kept the undrafted rookie fullback active for each of their first six contests, but he's failed to record any offensive statistics outside of Weeks 3 and 4, when he carried three times for 13 yards and a touchdown and added a 12-yard reception. He'll continue to function mostly as a blocker on the handful of snaps he gets in a given week.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Luepke taking early opportunities head-on After notching his first NFL touchdown, rookie running back/fullback Hunter Luepke is ready to take on any challenge to help the offense be...

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Hunter Luepke: The Most Versatile Player I Can Be Fullback Hunter Luepke talks about his standout performance vs the Las Vegas Raiders and how it helped him make the 53-man roster, what his...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Hunter Luepke: Postgame Preseason | #LVvsDAL Running back Hunter Luepke shares his thoughts following a 31-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Hunter Luepke Slides Defense on a 29-yard Gain Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke slides by a Las Vegas Raiders tackler on a 29-yard catch-and-run.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM