OCTOBER 18, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM
TRAVIS HOMER #20 - RUNNING BACK - CHICAGO BEARS
16 YDS •
3 ATT •
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16 YDS
3 ATT
0 TD
Travis Homer Shows Great Balance On Electrifying 26-Yard Run Seattle Seahawks RB Travis Homer shows great balance on an electrifying 26-yard run Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sehawks QB Geno Smith Hits RB Travis Homer For 27 Yards in the First Quarter Week Six vs. Steelers "Again, nice job by Seahawks running backs looking and following their blocking." Geno Smith hits Travis Homer for 27 yards on the dumpoff p...
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Travis Homer breaks multiple tackles on 27-yard pickup Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer breaks multiple tackles on 27-yard pickup.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • NFL.COM
Operates as No. 3 back Homer rushed once for five yards and caught his lone target for 13 yards in Thursday's 26-17 loss to the Rams.
Impact Homer ran ahead of DeeJay Dallas through the first four weeks of the season, but Dallas jumped Homer in the pecking order with Chris Carson (neck) out Thursday. Neither player was particularly effective for fantasy purposes. Homer likely won't have much fantasy value in 2021, considering his snap share took a step back in a pass-heavy game script with Carson out of the lineup.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could see expanded role Thursday Homer could see an increased workload in Thursday's game against the Rams following news that Chris Carson (neck) is inactive.
Impact Alex Collins is expected to be the main beneficiary of Carson's absence, especially with regard to early-down work, but Homer and possibly DeeJay Dallas could enjoy modest increases in their respective snaps as well. Homer typically handles the team's passing down reps because he's a sturdy pass blocker and an evasive pass catcher, and that role could be key with a potential high-scoring tilt on tap. Through four games, he has rushed once for five yards and caught five passes (five targets) for 62 yards.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rushes once in win Homer rushed once for five yards in Sunday's 28-21 win over the 49ers.
Impact Homer's usage is reserved for passing scenarios. With the Seahawks leading for most of the game, he finished with just nine offensive snaps. Alex Collins out-snapped him with 22 and garnered 78 yards and a touchdown on 12 touches. Homer could have more of a role Thursday against the Rams if the game turns into a shootout, but Chris Carson is still the only dependable fantasy option in Seattle's backfield.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Snares three passes Homer caught all three targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Vikings.
Impact Homer logged 16 offensive snaps, finishing second behind Chris Carson (23) and barely ahead of Alex Collins (14). His increased usage was a direct result of the game script, as Homer is the team's best pass-blocking running back, and he's elusive after the catch. Thus, Homer's role should stay consistent even when Rashaad Penny (calf) returns to the lineup. However, Homer shouldn't be viewed as the primary backup to Carson, as Penny and Carson have frames that are better-suited for workhorse roles.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brings in two passes Homer recorded two receptions for 14 yards on two targets in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Titans.
Impact Homer finished Sunday's game with 14 carries, ranking second behind Chris Carson (34) but ahead of Alex Collins (six). While Carson is operating as the clear lead back, Homer's ability to pass-block and catch passes make him the ideal fit for the hurry-up offense. That likely won't translate to fantasy relevance as long as Carson is healthy, though.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal usage in opener Homer didn't record a touch in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Colts.
Impact Alex Collins was a healthy scratch and Rashaad Penny left with a calf injury, but neither Homer nor DeeJay Dallas played much in Week 1. Perhaps that changes if Penny's forced to miss time, though the Seahawks may be willing to use Chris Carson as a bell cow for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sticking around Homer made the Seahawks' 53-man roster, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Impact Homer was one of five running backs to make the team's initial roster. The 23-year-old is the team's best pass-blocking running back, so he should be locked into some playing time protecting quarterback Russell Wilson. However, he likely won't yield much fantasy value.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from PUP list Homer (calf) passed a physical examination and was activated from the PUP list Tuesday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Impact Homer suffered the calf injury in the spring and had been sidelined for the past few weeks, but he was able to get back on the practice field Tuesday. The 23-year-old should compete with 2020 fourth-rounder DeeJay Dallas for the No. 3 role at running back now that he's healthy.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Returning from PUP list soon Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Homer (calf) will come off the PUP list next week, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Impact Homer finished last year on IR with a knee injury and now has been out since the spring with a calf injury. The Seahawks mostly seem to value his pass blocking, which means Homer could be left without a role if the team decides DeeJay Dallas or another back is a better choice for third downs.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on PUP list The Seahawks placed Homer (calf) on the PUP list to start training camp, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Impact Homer also missed time during June minicamp due to the calf injury, so his status warrants monitoring. Being forced to sit out a significant portion of training camp could affect Homer's chances of beating out DeeJay Dallas and Alex Collins for the No. 3 backfield role behind Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny (knee).
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out with calf injury Homer (calf) didn't take part in Thursday's minicamp practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Impact Homer dealt with a number of health concerns last season, but a calf injury wasn't one of them. Through two pro campaigns, the 2019 sixth-rounder hasn't been much more than a depth piece in the Seahawks backfield, averaging 4.7 yards on 43 carries and 7.3 yards on 20 catches while scoring one TD in 25 appearances. Homer still resides behind Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny (knee) on the depth chart, meaning he likely will need one of the duo to miss time in the fall in order to become a consistent part of the offense.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should stick around for 2021 Homer (knee) is one of three running backs under contract with the Seahawks for 2021, Lindsey Wisniewski of SI.com reports.
Impact Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde and Alex Collins can all become unrestricted free agents, while Homer, Rashaad Penny (knee) and DeeJay Dallas are still on rookie contracts. Homer, a 2019 sixth-round pick, has mostly served as a passing-down specialist to this point in his career, handling a role that emphasizes blocking. He finished 2020 on injured reserve with a knee injury, but coach Pete Carroll hinted that the 22-year-old might have bene able to return if the Seahawks had made a deep playoff run. It thus stands to reason that Homer should be healthy before the start of the offseason program in April/May, though he may end up on the roster bubble anyway.
JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could return this season Coach Pete Carroll said that Homer (knee) has an opportunity to return from injured reserve in the coming weeks, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Impact While Homer won't be eligible for reactivation during the regular season given his Dec. 19 placement on IR, the 22-year-old would be able to suit up as soon as the wild-card round. He hasn't appeared in a game since Week 10. However, Seattle could use the extra depth at running back with Carlos Hyde (illness) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) continuing to be beleaguered by health issues of their own.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on IR Homer (knee) has been placed on IR, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Homer is set to miss the rest of the regular season, but at the same time, Seattle's backfield will get a boost down the stretch with Rashaad Penny (knee) having been activated from the PUP list Saturday.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Still not practicing Homer (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Homer is almost exactly one month removed from his last appearance at practice (Nov. 18) as he's tended to wrist, thumb and knee injuries. Only the third issue continues to plague him, but there remains no end in sight to his recovery. If he takes a seat again Sunday at Washington, it'll mark his fifth consecutive absence.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Unable to practice Wednesday Homer (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Homer hasn't practiced since Nov. 18, when he was also dealing with wrist and thumb injuries. The 22-year-old has distanced himself from those two issues, but the second-year running back is still bothered by a knee injury. He'll need to take the practice field by Friday to have a chance to suit up in Sunday's game against Washington. Once he's healthy, Homer could usurp DeeJay Dallas for the No. 3 running back spot due to his special-teams prowess.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Another absence Sunday Homer (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Impact Homer hasn't made any appreciable progress through his knee injury as he misses a fourth consecutive contest. With Homer sidelined and Rashaad Penny (knee) still working his way back from the PUP list, the Seahawks will continue to ride Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde and DeeJay Dallas out of the backfield.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Unlikely to play Sunday Homer (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Homer continues to battle the knee injury and is poised to miss his fourth consecutive contest. Chris Carson should continue to lead Seattle's backfield Week 14, with Carlos Hyde and DeeJay Dallas available as secondary options.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses another practice Homer (knee) did not practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Homer appears on track to miss a fourth consecutive contest due to injury, though he at least seems to have recovered from his wrist and thumb issues. Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (toe) are both also tending to injuries of their own, leaving DeeJay Dallas as the only fully healthy running back currently on Seattle's roster.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No practice Wednesday Homer (knee) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact There's no end in sight to Homer's health concerns, which so far have forced three consecutive absences. On a positive note, he rid himself of wrist and thumb issues on Wednesday's report, leaving him with just 'knee' this week. Still, the rest of the backfield is far healthier, so the Seahawks can stand to wait it out with Homer until he's 100 percent. For the time being, the backfield will be the domain of Chris Carson (foot), with Carlos Hyde (toe) and DeeJay Dallas handling any reps that linger.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
