RB DEN
College: Oklahoma | 7 years
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 236 lbs
Birth Date: 1995-09-16
2024 Bye Week: 14
Total Pts: 121.3
Avg Pts: 7.14
Rank: 41 RB
Free Agent
Perine had a productive first season with the Broncos. He had just 238-rushing yards but was still 40th overall in fantasy running back scoring because of his work in the passing game. Perine had a career-high 50 receptions. He served as the third-down back for the Broncos and did well in that role. He had four games with double-digit fantasy points. Expect him to serve a similar role this season. Perine has 25-plus receptions three straight seasons. Perine does well between the tackles and has a knack for finding the end zone. He doesn't have great moves in space, though, and doesn't break a lot of big plays to the outside. Perine is an improved pass catcher as evident by his numbers the past few seasons.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Perine is a good late-round pick for fantasy teams. He has a decent floor because of his work in the passing game. He won't post big weekly numbers but will at least put up some numbers each week. Perine should be considered a top-40 fantasy back. He should be able to get around 700 total yards, 40 receptions and four or so scores.
In his first year with the Denver Broncos in 2023, running back Samaje Perine was effective in a pass-catching role out of the backfield, posting career-highs in receptions (50), targets (56), and receiving yards (455) in 17 games (one start). However, he found the end zone just once and never established himself in a committee involving Javonte Williams and the undrafted Jaleel McLaughlin. With the addition of rookie Audric Estime to Denver's RB room, there's a chance that Perine won't even make the roster out of training camp with a non-guaranteed $3 million salary in 2024. If the 28-year-old sticks around, he's unlikely to see an increase in carries as long as Williams and Estime stay healthy. In purely a limited pass-catching/special teams role in an offense that could take a step back in 2024 with the uncertainty under center, it's hard to justify using a roster spot on Perine, even in PPR leagues.
In his first year with the Denver Broncos in 2023, running back Samaje Perine was effective in a pass-catching role out of the backfield, posting career-highs in receptions (50), targets (56), and receiving yards (455) in 17 games (one start). However, he found the end zone just once and never established himself in a committee involving Javonte Williams and the undrafted Jaleel McLaughlin. With the addition of rookie Audric Estime to Denver's RB room, there's a chance that Perine won't even make the roster out of training camp with a non-guaranteed $3 million salary in 2024. If the 28-year-old sticks around, he's unlikely to see an increase in carries as long as Williams and Estime stay healthy. In purely a limited pass-catching/special teams role in an offense that could take a step back in 2024 with the uncertainty under center, it's hard to justify using a roster spot on Perine, even in PPR leagues.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 11.80 | Samaje Perine 41 rushing yds (4.10 pts) Samaje Perine 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Samaje Perine 37 receiving yds (3.70 pts) |
Week 2 | 5.40 | Samaje Perine 4 rushing yds (0.40 pts) Samaje Perine 3 receptions (3.00 pts) Samaje Perine 20 receiving yds (2.00 pts) |
Week 3 | 4.40 | Samaje Perine 9 rushing yds (0.90 pts) Samaje Perine 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Samaje Perine 15 receiving yds (1.50 pts) |
Week 4 | 5.50 | Samaje Perine 12 rushing yds (1.20 pts) Samaje Perine 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Samaje Perine 23 receiving yds (2.30 pts) |
Week 5 | 11.50 | Samaje Perine 22 rushing yds (2.20 pts) Samaje Perine 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Samaje Perine 73 receiving yds (7.30 pts) Samaje Perine 1 fumble lost (-2.00 pts) |
Week 6 | 1.60 | Samaje Perine 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Samaje Perine 16 receiving yds (1.60 pts) Samaje Perine 1 fumble lost (-2.00 pts) |
Week 7 | 7.10 | Samaje Perine 10 rushing yds (1.00 pts) Samaje Perine 3 receptions (3.00 pts) Samaje Perine 31 receiving yds (3.10 pts) |
Week 8 | 4.10 | Samaje Perine 5 rushing yds (0.50 pts) Samaje Perine 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Samaje Perine 16 receiving yds (1.60 pts) |
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Week 10 | 7.30 | Samaje Perine 8 rushing yds (0.80 pts) Samaje Perine 3 receptions (3.00 pts) Samaje Perine 35 receiving yds (3.50 pts) |
Week 11 | 13.70 | Samaje Perine 7 rushing yds (0.70 pts) Samaje Perine 7 receptions (7.00 pts) Samaje Perine 60 receiving yds (6.00 pts) |
Week 12 | 13.60 | Samaje Perine 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Samaje Perine 3 yd TD rush Samaje Perine 55 rushing yds (5.50 pts) Samaje Perine 1 reception (1.00 pts) Samaje Perine 11 receiving yds (1.10 pts) |
Week 13 | 2.60 | Samaje Perine 1 rushing yd (0.10 pts) Samaje Perine 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Samaje Perine 5 receiving yds (0.50 pts) |
Week 14 | 9.40 | Samaje Perine 8 rushing yds (0.80 pts) Samaje Perine 5 receptions (5.00 pts) Samaje Perine 36 receiving yds (3.60 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 5.80 | Samaje Perine 37 rushing yds (3.70 pts) Samaje Perine 1 reception (1.00 pts) Samaje Perine 11 receiving yds (1.10 pts) |
Playoff Week 2 | 6.90 | Samaje Perine 2 rushing yds (0.20 pts) Samaje Perine 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Samaje Perine 27 receiving yds (2.70 pts) |
Playoff Week 3 | 4.60 | Samaje Perine 10 rushing yds (1.00 pts) Samaje Perine 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Samaje Perine 16 receiving yds (1.60 pts) |
Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams could be competing with RB Samaje Perine for the final running back spot on the roster, in the opinion of Troy Renck of The Denver Post.
Fantasy Spin: Williams was expected to be in the mix for the starting role, so it would be a surprise if he was left on the roster all together. However, Renck points out the Williams struggled at the end of the last season and wasn't drafted by the current staff. If Williams is cut, Audric Estime could end being a steal for fantasy owners.
From TheHuddle
Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine could be one of the players released or traded by the team this offseason, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Kosmider notes that "it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the Broncos moved on from Perine" given that releasing him would create roughly $3 million in cap space. That's a very reasonable outcome for Denver as they look for extra money and find ways to win with younger players. Perine, 28, broke free for 238 rushing and 455 receiving yards in 2023. He should be rostered as a decent RB4 option in most fantasy leagues.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
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2023 Season | 121.30 | 238 | 1 | 50 | |||||||
Week 1 | LV | 11.80 | 41 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 2 | WAS | 5.40 | 4 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 3 | @MIA | 4.40 | 9 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 4 | @CHI | 5.50 | 12 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 5 | NYJ | 11.50 | 22 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 6 | @KC | 1.60 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 7 | GB | 7.10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 8 | KC | 4.10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 9 | bye | ||||||||||
Week 10 | @BUF | 7.30 | 8 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 11 | MIN | 13.70 | 7 | 0 | 7 | ||||||
Week 12 | CLE | 13.60 | 55 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Week 13 | @HOU | 2.60 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 14 | @LAC | 9.40 | 8 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
Week 15 | @DET | 5.80 | 37 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 16 | NE | 6.90 | 2 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 17 | LAC | 4.60 | 10 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 18 | @LV | 6.00 | 7 | 0 | 3 |