MATT BREIDA NEWS

Takes back seat to Zack Moss Breida carried once for three yards and hauled in his lone target for a five-yard gain Monday in the Bills' 14-10 loss to the Patriots.

Impact After keeping only three backs active in their Week 12 win over the Saints, Breida received the nod over Zack Moss, who was a healthy inactive for the second time this season. Though Breida saw a decent amount of work against the Saints (nine carries for 26 yards, two receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown) as the No. 2 option behind starter Devin Singletary, the 26-year-old fell to third in the pecking order Monday with Moss returning to the mix. Singletary narrowly out-snapped Moss (27 to 24) in the loss and saw the same amount of touches (10), while Breida (seven snaps) lagged far behind the two in both playing time and usage. Breida's role looks like it may vary week to week based on the Bills' game plans, making him a rather unreliable fantasy option, particularly in contests in which Moss is also active.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Breida bobbles Josh Allen's handoff for key Patriots takeaway Matt Breida bobbles Josh Allen's handoff for key Patriots takeaway recovered by DL Lawrence Guy.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Surging Patriots to face inconsistent Bills on Monday night

The New England Patriots have won six straight and all five of their road games this season

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Watchlist for Week 14: Streaming targets, free agent sleepers include Taysom Hill, Matt Breida, Jauan Jennings Now's the time for owners to stay ahead on the fantasy football waiver wire and scout potential free agent pickups. Prior to Weeks 13 and 14...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Largest role of season Breida carried nine times for 26 yards and caught both targets for 29 yards and a TD reception in Thursday's 31-6 win over New Orleans.

Impact Breida had only seen 12 carries all season prior to Thursday, but the Bills wanted to shake up a listless running attack and benched Zack Moss for the contest, giving Breida the opportunity he'd been waiting for. It looked like he was going to be the main ballcarrier for the night, but teammate Devin Singletary got hot, and the two ended up splitting work in an easy win. Singletary finished with 16 touches and 62 percent of the snaps, while Breida had 11 touches and 38 percent. We'll see if the Bills keep Moss on the bench for the team's Week 12 tilt against the rival Patriots, but our guess is this will be a fluid situation the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Breida Dawson Knox: "Good Momentum Right Now" Running Back Matt Breida and Tight End Dawson Knox address the media after the Bills 31-6 win over the New Orleans Saints. Topics include: Q...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Allen throws for 4 TDs as Bills beat hobbled Saints, 31-6

Josh Allen passed for 260 yards and four touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense stifled New Orleans’ short-handed offense and the Bills rolled to a 31-6 victory that sent the injury-ravaged...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Josh Allen with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Matt Breida ' Bills at Saints Josh Allen throws his fourth touchdown pass of the night.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Saints scratch Ingram, Armstead returns; Bills' McKenzie out

The New Orleans Saints have scratched hobbled running back Mark Ingram and left tackle Terron Armstead has returned to the lineup against Buffalo on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

To team up with Singletary With Zack Moss a healthy scratch for Thursday night's game against the Saints, Breida figures to see added work in the Bills backfield along with Devin Singletary.

Impact With Moss inactive, what had recently been a three-back playing time split now is down to a timeshare that should feature Singletary and Breida. In the process, the two RBs will be operating against a New Orleans defense that has allowed an average of 89.8 rushing yards per game to date. While Breida isn't a high-percentage lineup option Week 12, the spark he's provided Buffalo's backfield of late has earned him a chance to work in tandem with Singletary, a context that makes him an option for those scrambling for RB help this week due to injuries or bye issues.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thanksgiving Thursday top plays: Bills smash Saints, Raiders top Cowboys, Bears edge Lions

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Carving out backfield role Head coach Sean McDermott suggested Wednesday that Breida has earned more touches going forward, Nick Wojton of the USA Today reports.

Impact McDermott's brief answer doesn't provide any specific insight into how that will translate into Breida's workload Thursday against the Saints, but over the Bills' last two games, he's provided enough of a spark with his limited touches that it would seem logical the speedster gets a chance to build off that Week 12. However, the continued presence of Devin Singletary and Zack Moss in Buffalo's backfield makes Breida a hit-or-miss lineup consideration, though he's an option for those presently scrambling for backfield help due to injuries or byes.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills Running Back Fantasy Outlook Additional snaps for Matt Breida could limit the fantasy impact of Zack Moss and Devin Singletary for Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • NESN.COM

Buffalo Bills 'D' should feast on shorthanded Saints and 'The Matt Breida game' on horizon Here's what we're watching for the Bills on Thanksgiving night against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Sean McDermott is direct when saying RB Matt Breida has earned more touches Sean McDermott is direct when saying #Bills RB Matt Breida has earned more touches going forward:

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Most effective back in loss Breida rushed five times for 51 yards and caught one of two targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 41-15 loss to Indianapolis.

Impact Breida was by far Buffalo's best running back, finishing with 67 scrimmage yards while Devin Singletary and Zack Moss combined for just 48 yards on nine touches. While Breida's increased role of late is intriguing, his workload will remain limited as long as the Bills continue to rotate three running backs, and Breida's no higher than third in the pecking order for goal-line rushing attempts behind Moss and quarterback Josh Allen. Up next for Breida and the Bills will be a road game in New Orleans on Thanksgiving.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Breida rushes for a 28-yard gain ' Bills vs. Colts The Bills running back raced up the sideline for a big play.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills beat up on Jets with tough 6-week stretch looming

The Buffalo Bills managed to shed a few questions with a convincing win over the New York Jets a week after laying an egg at Jacksonville

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Makes most of larger role Breida rushed three times for 28 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 22 yards and another touchdown in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Jets, but he also l...

Impact Even with both Devin Singletary and Zack Moss (concussion) active, Breida got in on the fun against a Jets defense that has been the worst in the league when it comes to defending running backs. While all three members of Buffalo's backfield rotation got into the end zone, Breida managed to do so twice. He hauled in a 15-yard touchdown to cap the Bills' opening drive and later ran one in from 15 yards out in the third quarter. Moss' limitations in practice while he recovered from the concussion opened up an opportunity for Breida to get more reps during the week and larger involvement in the game plan, but it remains to be seen if that trend continues in Week 11 against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Breida rushes for a 15-yard touchdown ' Bills at Jets Matt Breida scored his second touchdown of the day.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Josh Allen with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Matt Breida ' Bills at Jets Josh Allen and RB Matt Breida connected on the first touchdown of the game.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Suits up Sunday Breida is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Chris Jenkins of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact With Breida active for the first time since Week 2, the Bills will have four running backs (Devin Singletary, Zack Moss, Breida and Taiwan Jones) available Sunday. Moss had been in the NFL's concussion protocol before being cleared Saturday, so Breida gives the team some added depth in the event that Moss suffers any setbacks or is limited in any way versus the Jets.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Moss, Matt Breida are active; Jamil Douglas inactive for Bills at Jets ' Week 10 The Bills will have four active running backs on Sunday against the Jets.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills running game woes continue. Will Matt Breida get a chance to spark improvement? During their loss to the Jaguars, the struggles of the Bills running game came into sharp focus. It's a problem that needs to be rectified.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Bills' McDermott says running game issues date to last year

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott says his team's running attack needs to improve if the Bills are going to accomplish their goals this season

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press