RB Paul Perkins - Detroit Lions

5-10, 208

Born: 11-16-1994

College: UCLA

Drafted: Round 5, pick 2016

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Week 11: vs Dallas Cowboys

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FBG says: Tough matchup. Since Detroit's number-one running back, Kerryon Johnson underwent knee surgery about one month ago, the Lions' backfield has turned into a full-blown running-back-by-committee. J.D. McKissic, Ty Johnson, and Paul Perkins all see snaps, with only one of them holding down a clearly-defined role. McKissic, a former wide receiver, is the team's passing-down running back, which led to increased usage last weekend when the Lions were playing from behind against the Chicago Bears. McKissic totaled 10 carries in the game while Johnson and Perkins each registered 5 of their own in the game. The Lions' offensive line is an adequate unit, ranking 23rd in the league, according to FootballGuys' Matt Bitonti, but they are not anything to write home about. Expect all three running backs to play a factor in the Lions' backfield once again this week. McKissic is the leading candidate to see the most action this weekend if Detroit falls behind on the scoreboard as expected and needs to turn to a pass-heavy offensive approach. The Dallas Cowboys' defense is one of the most well-rounded run defenses in the NFL this season. The Cowboys rank just 17th in the league in yards per carry allowed, but against the tough schedule that they have faced, this is a very respectable mark. The Cowboys have allowed only 2 100-yard performances this season, with one coming in week 1 on the backs of one 59-yard rush by Saquon Barkley that accounted for more than 50-percent of his rushing production on the day. The second came in a heroic 19-carry, 104-yard, and 4-touchdown performance by Aaron Jones. Dallas' run defense is led by two All-Pro-level talents in the front-seven. Along the defensive line, Demarcus Lawrence is not only one of the league's best pass-rushers, but also one of the league's premier run-stoppers on the edge. Then, at linebacker, Jaylon Smith leads the team with 48 total tackles on the season. Smith grades as one of the NFL's best run-stoppers this season, and his impact in the middle of this run defense cannot be overstated. Expect the Lions to struggle to move the ball on the ground this week, especially if Matthew Stafford is unable to play, which will allow the Cowboys to load the box against backup quarterback Jeff Driskel.

Recent Stats and Projections

WEEK	OPP		oSNAP	RSH	YD	TD	TARG	REC	YD	TD	FumL	Pts
8	vs NYG		6	3	4	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0.4
9	at OAK		3	3	16	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	1.6
10	at CHI		15	7	9	0	1	1.0	9	0	0	1.8
11	vs DAL	PROJ-Dodds	*	0	*	*		0.0	*	*	*	*
11	vs DAL	PROJ-Tremblay	*	0	*	*		0.0	*	*	*	*
11	vs DAL	PROJ-Bloom	*	2	*	*		1.0	*	*	*	*

Weekly Performance vs RB 1, RB 12, RB 24, RB 36

Percentile ranks

Paul Perkins's percentile rank in each category, among RB with more than 50 fantasy points.

Recent Game Summaries

2019 Week 10 vs CHI (7 / 9 / 0 rush, 1 / 1 / 9 / 0 rec)

Paul Perkins worked in the Detroit backfield behind Ty Johnson and took on an expanded role with Ty Johnson missing the last three quarters with a concussion. Perkins struggled with limited running room and added a screen out of the backfield. Perkins projects to work in a committee next week against Dallas, with his volume dependent on Ty Johnson's injury status.

Latest News

Lions | Bo Scarbrough added to active roster (Sat Nov 16, 05:02 PM) - Detroit Lions practice squad RB Bo Scarbrough was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Nov. 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived RB Paul Perkins.

Our View: The Lions have been looking for running back help even since Kerryon Johnson went down with an injury. Scarbrough, a seventh-round pick of the Cowboys in the 2018 NFL draft, is a large battering ram of a back who will work behind Ty Johnson and J.D. McKissic in the Lions backfield.
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