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Running Back Rank: #65
Overall: #275
Morris was slowed by injury early last season, but ended the year getting the bulk of the carries in the Seahawks offense. He had double-digit carries in five of his last six games and broke the 100-yard mark twice during that stretch. Morris has averaged 602-rushing yards the last three seasons. He isn't a lead back but can do alright when forced into his action. Morris is best served as a change of pace option or third-down back, a role he should serve with the Lions this season, backing up Kevin Smith. Morris has a lot of speed and ankle-breaking moves. He isn't a very big back, though, which is another reason he isn't suited for starting duty.
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His numbers have been eerily similar the last three seasons, so you know what to expect from Morris. He'll get you about 600-rushing yards and around 15 receptions. He is an OK No. 3 or 4 back for fantasy teams. Don't reach for Morris too soon. |
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| John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports the San Diego Chargers initial asking price for CB Antonio Cromartie may have included Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris, in addition to a fourth- or fifth-round draft choice, according to a league source. The Lions are unlikely to make a deal for Cromartie, according to NFL.com. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris, FB Jerome Felton, OT Jon Jansen, OG Daniel Loper and OG Manuel Ramirez are on the bubble to return to the team next season. |
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| The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris had 17 carries for 126 yards with a touchdown Week 15. He also caught five passes for 35 receiving yards. |
| Fantasy Impact: Morris did a good job in a starting role. He has some value as a flex player the rest of this season. |
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| Chrissie Wywrot, of DetroitLions.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris will receive the majority of the carries with RB Kevin Smith (knee) out for the year. RB Aaron Brown and FB Jerome Felton will also be present in the backfield. |
| Fantasy Impact: Don't expect much, but Morris has a little value in PPR leagues. He has a little total yardage potential. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris rushed for 63 yards on 14 carries in Week 8 in relief of injured RB Kevin Smith (shoulder). |
| Fantasy Impact: Morris could play a bigger role growing forward. He might split more work with Smith, who has been banged up this season. |
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| Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FB Jerome Felton (shoulder), TE Casey FitzSimmons (thigh) and RB Maurice Morris (hip) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 16. They are listed as questionable for Week 6. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris (hip) and FS Ko Simpson (hamstring) are participating during the media-access portion of practice Friday, Oct. 16. |
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| Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 15. He is considered questionable for Week 6. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris (hip), DE Dewayne White (hamstring), DE Jason Hunter (ankle) and DT Sammie Hill (ankle) were not participating in practice during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Oct. 15. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris (undisclosed) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 14. |
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