NFL Today, Week 1
NFL Today, Week 1SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KENYAN DRAKE
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Scores decisive TD against 49ers Drake carried 16 times for 60 yards and a touchdown while catching both his targets for an additional five yards during Sunday's 24-20 win over the 49ers.
Impact Drake found the sledding tough against one of the best defensive fronts in the league, finishing with a meager average of 3.8 yards per carry. He also did little as a pass catcher but salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective with a one-yard touchdown plunge in the fourth quarter to decide the game. Perhaps most importantly, Drake came away unscathed after dealing with injury issues heading into the season, setting him up to be a productive piece of what should be a prolific Arizona offense. His next chance to produce will come Sunday against Washington.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Clean bill of health Drake (foot) is healthy and ready to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the 49ers, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Drake said that he resumed practicing last Thursday, and that he was out of the walking boot he was spotted wearing Aug. 24 "in like two days." The starting running back then dealt with an illness, but Drake confirmed that he was never dealing with any issue that truly threatened his regular-season availability. The 25-year-old is poised to serve as the clear-cut top option in Arizona's backfield, though he'll face the challenge of overcoming a stout defensive front against San Francisco in Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Practicing Monday Drake (foot) took part in the open portion of Monday's practice, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact The Cardinals took the precaution of placing a walking boot on Drake in the later stages of August, but coach Kliff Kingsbury downplayed the decision, stating it was the result of "just some normal nicks and bruises." As of Aug. 28, Drake was already out of the boot, but Monday's on-field work was his first in two weeks. Look for the running back to continue increasing his activity level as a Week 1 game in San Francisco approaches.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return to practice Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday that Drake (foot) is close to a return to all activity at practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact As a precaution, Drake spent much of last week in a walking boot due to the "normal nicks and bruises" from practice. While he didn't return to drills Friday, he was seen jogging without the aforementioned protective boot. In the end, the goal is to have Drake as healthy as possible and "comfortable with the game plan" before Week 1, so his practice reps could be capped when he returns to the practice field.
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Sheds walking boot Though Drake (foot) isn't practicing Friday, he was spotted jogging around on the field without a walking boot, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Both the running back and coach Kliff Kingsbury have downplayed Drake's foot issue, with the team's lead back having previously noted that he also used a walking boot at times last summer. Though it would be reassuring to see Drake return to practicing fully in short order, his presence on the field Friday is encouraging and supports the narrative that he'll be available for Week 1 action.
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Held out again Drake (foot) isn't practicing Wednesday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Drake and coach Kliff Kingsbury both have suggested the foot issue isn't a big problem, with the running back noting that he also used a walking boot last summer to avoid complications with a minor injury. Kingsbury, meanwhile, referred to the injury was "just some normal nicks and bruises" and said Drake's absence from practice was "precautionary." Given that Drake's role in the Arizona backfield is secure, some missed practices shouldn't really matter in the long run, so long as he's ready for Week 1 at San Francisco. In the meantime, Chase Edmonds should get most of the first-team reps in workouts.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Walking boot downplayed Though Drake, who was held out of practice Monday, was seen in a walking boot, both the running back and coach Kliff Kingsbury are downplaying the situation, Cameron La Fontaine of...
Impact For his part, Drake put out a tweet Monday that said, "no worries. I'm good," while pointing out that he also used a walking boot last summer. In any case, at this stage, the running back's availability for Week 1 action does not seem to be in danger.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Garafolo: Drake's camp injury 'nothing to be alarmed about' NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake's camp injury nothing to be alarmed about.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • NFL.COM
Garafolo: Kenyan Drake's camp injury 'nothing to be alarmed about' NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake's camp injury nothing to be alarmed about.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
RB Kenyan Drake in walking boot, dealing with 'soreness,' per Kliff Kingsbury Kliff Kingsbury doesn’t say whether Drake could miss the season opener.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Kenyan Drake Injury Update Could Send Chase Edmonds Fantasy Outlook Through the Roof Kenyan Drake emerged as a fantasy football league winner when he joined the Arizona Cardinals midway through the 2019 NFL season, and he's b...
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