MICHAEL CARTER NEWS

Brandon Funston's Week 15 fantasy football rankings: Michael Carter, Chase Edmonds return and more Brandon Funston offers up his Week 15 rankings, including his thoughts on a few players he's higher or lower on than the industry consensus.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Designated to return from IR Carter (ankle) has been designated to return from IR.

Impact Carter, who suffered a low-grade high-ankle sprain Week 11, is thus a candidate to be activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against Miami, barring any setbacks. Meanwhile, fellow running back Tevin Coleman (concussion) is in line to be cleared for action this week as well, which sets the stage for the Jets backfield to get a big lift Week 15.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Carter Injury Update Boosts Fantasy Outlook Heading into Fantasy Playoffs Michael Carter's latest injury update boosts his fantasy outlook heading into fantasy football playoffs in Week 15.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Likely to return Week 15 Jets head coach Robert Saleh said he expects Carter (ankle) to return from injured reserve for Sunday's game in Miami, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact The rookie running back has been sidelined for New York's last three games with a low-grade ankle sprain, but he looks like he'll be in store for a minimum-length stay on IR. Before the Jets add him back to the roster, the team will presumably see how he checks out in their first Week 15 practice Wednesday, when he'll likely be designated for return from IR. If he demonstrates enough progress to get the green light for Sunday, Carter could immediately supplant Tevin Coleman (concussion) and Ty Johnson as the lead option out of the backfield. After seeing the field for no more than 46 percent of the Jets' offensive snaps through the first three weeks of the season, Carter handled at least half of the snaps in six straight games prior to exiting early with the injury Week 11. During that six-game stretch, Carter averaged 89.3 yards from scrimmage and 0.67 touchdowns on 13 carries and 4.3 receptions per contest.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Are Calvin Ridley, Michael Carter coming off IR in Week 15? Calvin Ridley and Michael Carter have had extended absences on the injured reserve or reserve/NFI lists, and both are eligible to return in...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on IR The Jets placed Carter (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, ruling him out for Weeks 12-14, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coach Robert Saleh already hinted at a multi-game absence, and Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the rookie likely would be out 2-3 weeks with a low-grade high ankle sprain. It's now confirmed as a minimum of three missed games, with Carter next eligible to play Week 15 against Miami. The Jets are left with Ty Johnson, Tevin Coleman and La'Mical Perine in their backfield, with at least the first two expected to get work in the Week 12 game against Houston on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Two-week absence confirmed Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Carter will miss "a couple weeks" after he suffered a low-grade ankle sprain in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins, Ethan B. Greenberg of th...

Impact Saleh made the announcement minutes after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the injury would sideline Carter for 2-to-3 weeks. While the rookie is out of action for the Jets' Week 12 game in Houston and likely an additional contest to follow, expect the team to rely on the tandem of Ty Johnson and Tevin Coleman as its main options out of the backfield.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss multiple games Carter was diagnosed Monday with a low-grade high-ankle sprain that will likely keep him sidelined for 2-to-3 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Schefter's report indicates that Carter is dealing with either a Grade 1 or Grade 2 sprain after the running back was forced out of Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins with the injury. After the rookie running back exited the contest early in the third quarter, Tevin Coleman out-touched Ty Johnson by a 4-2 margin. Expect Coleman and Johnson to work in a loose timeshare while Carter is likely out for at least the next two games, with La'Mical Perine -- who was inactive Week 11 -- ranking third in the backfield pecking order.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with ankle injury Carter was forced out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins with an ankle injury.

Impact Prior to his exit from the contest, Carter had logged nine carries for 63 yards and caught his only target for two yards. In his absence, Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson are next up for the Jets' carries.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds paydirt in garbage time Carter rushed 16 times for 39 yards and a touchdown while catching four of six targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Bills.

Impact Carter's one-yard touchdown came with the Jets trailing 38-3 in the fourth quarter, but they all count the same for fantasy, and the rookie running back has now scored in four of his last six games. He remains a steady contributor in the passing game, as well, having been targeted 31 times over the past four games while totaling at least 37 receiving yards in each of those. It's encouraging that Carter was able to contribute despite Mike White's horrendous 0:4 TD:INT, and Carter should maintain a prominent role in Week 11 against Miami regardless of whether White, Joe Flacco or Zach Wilson (knee) is named the Jets' starting quarterback.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

They aren't rookies anymore: Javonte Williams, Michael Carter, Rondale Moore to receive more touches Pick up these up-and-coming stars while you can as they're likely to see significantly more action in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Garners 86 total yards in loss Carter rushed 13 times for 49 yards and brought in one of two targets for 37 yards in the Jets' 45-30 loss to the Colts on Thursday night.

Impact Carter once again was the Jets' clear-cut leader in rushing touches and made excellent use of his one target as well. The rookie back's overall opportunities were limited by game script Thursday, but it was encouraging to see Carter log double-digit carries for the fifth straight contest anyhow. Carter's next matchup shapes up as an appreciably more difficult one, however, as the Jets host the Bills a week from Sunday in a Week 10 divisional clash.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Breakout performance in upset win Carter rushed 15 times for 77 yards and a touchdown while adding nine catches for 95 yards on 14 targets in Sunday's 34-31 triumph over the Bengals.

Impact Carter was the featured option in the Jets' offense with starting quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) and top wide receiver Corey Davis (hip) both sidelined, as the rookie running back led the team in both rushing and receiving yards. He capped New York's opening drive with an eight-yard touchdown run, and Carter consistently made plays as both a rusher and a pass-catcher for a Jets offense that came alive in Mike White's first NFL start at quarterback. Carter will be an intriguing fantasy option with White under center for Thursday's Week 9 clash against the Colts.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 scrimmage yards in loss Carter rushed 11 times for 37 yards and caught eight of nine targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 54-13 loss to the Patriots. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Carter led the Jets in both rushing and receiving yards, but the strong effort was marred by the first fumble of the rookie's career. Backup quarterback Mike White checked down to Carter frequently after starter Zach Wilson left with a knee injury. If White remains under center, Carter likely would continue to play an outsize role in the passing game against the Bengals in Week 8 in addition to working as the top rushing option in the low-scoring Jets offense.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups 2021: Fantasy Football Players You Need to Add It's never to late to turn your fantasy season around. Making savvy additions on the waiver wire is one of the best ways to do just that. He...

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Reaches end zone again Carter recorded 10 rushes for 38 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Falcons. He added three receptions for 20 yards.

Impact Carter accounted for 10 of the team's 18 rushing attempts, more than doubling the marks of both Ty Johnson and Tevin Coleman. He wasn't particularly effective, as his longest rush went for only nine yards. However, he did plunge into the end zone for a two-yard score midway through the fourth quarter. Carter also supplemented his performance with a career-best three receptions. Though the performance wasn't overly impressive, Carter continues to operate as the team's top back heading into a Week 6 bye.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first TD in first NFL win Carter rushed 13 times for 38 yards and a touchdown while catching one of three targets for minus-4 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win over Tennessee.

Impact Carter scored his first career touchdown on a two-yard run in the second quarter. He didn't find much running room, but Carter was clearly the team's primary running back option over Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson, who combined for seven rushing attempts and four targets. The rookie fourth-round pick will likely find more space to operate in Week 5, when the Jets jet over to London to face the Falcons.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demetric Felton, Michael Carter and the versatile rookie factor backs to stash in dynasty and redraft leagues Brandon Howard analyzes three versatile rookie running backs who should be added as stashes now in both dynasty and single season leagues.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Limited work as backfield leader Carter recorded nine rushes for 24 yards in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Broncos. He added two receptions for five yards.

Impact With Tevin Coleman (illness) sidelined, Carter took over as the primary back for the Jets. However, the team's overall offensive ineffectiveness limited his potential to produce as the team had only 13 total rushing attempts. Carter did show bits of promise, picking up gains of eight and five yards while also recording a reception of 10 yards. It remains to be seen whether Coleman can return for the Jets' Week 4 clash against the Titans. If he can't, Carter should have a better matchup on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florio: Rondale Moore, Michael Carter among Week 3 fantasy waiver-wire gems NFL Network's Michael Florio saysb Rondale Moore, Michael Carter among Week 3 fantasy waiver-wire gems.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

Fantasy football waiver wire for Week 3: Pick up Henry Ruggs and Michael Carter Injuries have muddied the outlook for several teams, so take a flier on several fantasy football free agents who are clearly trending upward...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Saleh: Jets rookie Carter was 'electric' against Pats Michael Carter could have earned himself some more touches this week. Robert Saleh said the rookie running back was "electric" against the P...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

More involved in Week 2 Carter rushed 11 times for 59 yards and caught two of three targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 25-6 loss to New England.

Impact Carter and Ty Johnson (12 carries for 50 yards) split primary running back duties, with Tevin Coleman (five carries for 24 yards) mixing in. The rookie fourth-round pick is quickly ascending toward the top of New York's backfield depth chart, and Carter has shown some nice burst in the early going. On the other hand, the Jets are unlikely to abandon the committee approach and have produced only 20 points through two games, so it's tough to trust anybody in their offense heading into a Week 3 trip to Denver.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE