Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue impressed the coaching staff in training camp and the preseason, leading to him being a late-round dart throw in fantasy football drafts. Blue has been unable to carry over that momentum during the summer into his first NFL season, though, as he's been active for only four games in 2025. The 21-year-old fifth-round selection out of Texas didn't make his debut until Week 5, and he has been a healthy scratch in four consecutive games since he fumbled the ball away in the team's Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos. It seemed as though Blue had a clear path to RB2 duties after Miles Sanders had season-ending knee surgery, but Malik Davis has ascended the depth chart behind starter Javonte Williams instead. In his four games this year, Blue has only 22 carries for 65 yards (3.0 yards per carry) and no touchdowns. Blue should only be stashed in keeper/dynasty leagues.

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Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Blue is a healthy scratch again for the third straight game and hasn't suited up since Week 8 versus the Broncos. The Cowboys' rookie has rushed for 65 yards on 22 attempts while catching one pass for five yards over four games. With Blue a healthy scratch, look for Javonte Williams to lead the Cowboys' backfield while Malik Davis backs him up. Blue's next chance to suit up will be Week 14 against the Detroit Lions. The 21-year-old is difficult to trust and is mainly an option in dynasty leagues until he's active and has a role in the Cowboys backfield.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (coach's decision) and running back Jaydon Blue (coach's decision) are healthy scratches for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both players will be inactive. Tolbert had not previously missed a game this season, but his demotion is not necessarily a surprise, given that his snap share has been below 20% in each of the Cowboys' last three games. He has just 14 catches for 172 yards and one touchdown on offense, plus five kick returns on special teams. Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin should earn more opportunities in his absence. Meanwhile, Blue has been active for just four games during his rookie campaign, averaging 2.95 yards per carry. Dallas is carrying just two running backs (Javonte Williams and Malik Davis) into Sunday's game, as well as fullback Hunter Luepke.

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Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue and wide receiver Jonathan Mingo are both healthy scratches for the Monday night game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Blue didn't do anything over the bye week to convince the Cowboys that he deserved to be active in Week 11. The 21-year-old drew rave reviews in training camp during the summer, but he has been active in only four games in his first year in the NFL and has 22 rushing attempts for 65 yards while catching one pass for five yards. The Cowboys elevated Malik Davis to the active 53-man roster, and he will operate as the RB2 behind starter Javonte Williams on Monday. Mingo was activated from the Injured Reserve before the Week 8 game, but he has yet to play so far in 2025.

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Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue was a healthy inactive in the team's last game in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. After being inactive for the team's first four games of the season, Blue was finally active for his NFL debut in Week 5 against the New York Jets after Miles Sanders (ankle, knee) was placed on injured reserve. The rookie fifth-rounder out of Texas served as the clear No. 2 back behind starter Javonte Williams, handling 22 carries for 65 yards and adding one catch (one target) for five yards in Weeks 5 through 8 before being made inactive again in Week 9. The lack of receiving usage was disappointing to see, as that is one of the most appealing parts of Blue's prospect profile, but he essentially just spelled Williams and didn't see many creative play designs to get him the ball in space and use his 4.38 speed. It remains to be seen if Blue will play in the coming weeks and what his usage will look like if he is active.

From RotoBaller

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue and wide receiver Jonathan Mingo are both healthy scratches for the team's Monday night game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer was very critical of Blue following the Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos, in which Blue had a costly fumble. The 21-year-old will now be inactive this week in favor of Malik Davis as Dallas' RB2 behind starter Javonte Williams. It's a step back for Blue, who didn't make his NFL debut until Week 5 for the Cowboys. In his four games played, the fifth-rounder out of Texas has carried the ball 22 times for 65 yards (3.0 yards per carry) while adding one catch for five yards. While Blue probably won't be in the doghouse for the rest of the season, he's in street clothes on Monday night and has currently lost out on the RB2 role in Dallas.

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When asked about Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue and his performance following Sunday's 44-24 loss to the Broncos, head coach Brian Schottenheimer was disappointed in his output. "[Jaydon Blue] is a young back learning the speed of the game and the physicality of the game," said Schottenheimer. "But to me, I'm always going to go back to the consistency...You have to do those things." The "consistency" Schottenheimer referred to is blitz pickups and ball protection, something he feels Blue still needs to work on. Furthermore, Schottenheimer sang the praises of fourth-year pro Malik Davis after his second elevation from the practice squad. Blue has remained ahead of Davis in the depth chart, but the backfield split this weekend will be telling of Schottenheimer's sentiment about the duo moving forward. Fantasy managers should monitor this situation closely in Dallas' home meeting with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.

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Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue has seen his first NFL game action over the last two weeks, but he's yet to play a significant role in the team's offense. Through two games, Blue has recorded seven rushing yards on seven carries and has not been targeted by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. With veteran Cowboys back Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) on Injured Reserve, Blue figures to have an extended run as the team's RB2 behind Javonte Williams. Still, it would appear that the team does not currently trust Blue to do much beyond give Williams the occasional play off. That seems unlikely to change in a crucial divisional matchup in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. Blue maintains long-term fantasy appeal as a handcuff, but he's not startable for fantasy managers in Week 7.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue saw a decrease in workload on Sunday during his team's 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The rookie was expected to see an increase in playing time in Week 6, but Dallas' ground game was relatively ineffective against Carolina's defense, prompting the team to air it out more. With backfield mate Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) set to miss the remainder of the season, Blue's role should grow as he becomes more comfortable on an NFL field. However, he doesn't figure to have much standalone value with Javonte Williams dominating touches and looking effective. For now, fantasy managers can consider the former Texas Longhorn a solid handcuff, but not a startable option with Williams in front of him.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is set for an increase in playing time Sunday against Carolina after the team previously announced that Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) would miss the rest of the season following surgery. The elevation, however, will still keep Blue behind starter Javonte Williams, who is in the midst of a resurgent 2025 season. The rookie was a healthy inactive for the first month of the season, then played 11 snaps in his first game last week against the New York Jets. Although Blue will factor into the Dallas offense, he's not likely to earn enough volume to be playable yet, at least while Williams is healthy.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue logged 11 offensive snaps in the Week 5 win over the New York Jets after not getting any action through the first four weeks. However, despite the increased involvement, the rookie ended Week 5 with only four carries for seven yards. With Miles Sanders (ankle, knee) now done for the remainder of the 2025 campaign, Blue will slide into the No. 2 spot on the depth chart behind Javonte Williams. Without question, Williams has had a fantastic year, meaning he'll likely continue to handle the bulk of the snaps out of the backfield. As a result, Blue shouldn't be much of a factor offensively in Week 6 versus the Panthers, so he can be left out of all fantasy lineups. That probably won't change moving ahead unless Williams goes down with an injury.

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Dynasty | Cowboys running back Javonte Williams had 135 rushing yards and a touchdown, adding one catch for four yards and another touchdown in a win against the Jets. Dynasty Analysis: The Williams revenge tour is in full swing as it seems he's out to prove to anyone and everyone that news of his demise were greatly exaggerated. He's simply been one of the best running backs in football and it honestly has come out of nowhere. After five weeks, we have a big enough sample to size to believe what we're seeing and his ADP and ranking are skyrocketing as he's made Miles Sanders, Jaydon Blue and everyone else on the roster irrelevant.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue rushed four times for seven yards in Sunday's 37-22 victory over the New York Jets. He added 32 yards on a lone kick return. The rookie saw his first action of the season in Week 5 with backfield mate Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) inactive while dealing with injuries. Blue didn't do much with his work, while teammate Javonte Williams ran wild (16/135/1) over a vulnerable Jets' defense. Sanders did not log even a limited practice session last week, but was initially deemed questionable for Sunday's contest, leaving his status for Week 6 unclear. If he can't suit up again, Blue will operate as the change-of-pace option for Williams for the second consecutive week. The former Texas Longhorn is nothing more than a temporary handcuff, but he holds more value -- and is worth holding onto -- in dynasty.

From RotoBaller

With Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (ankle, knee) ruled out in Week 5 against the New York Jets on Sunday, rookie fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue will be active for his NFL debut at MetLife Stadium, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Blue impressed the coaching staff with his playmaking ability during training camp and the preseason, but he was a healthy scratch in each of the first four games of the year. The 21-year-old will get his opportunity in Week 5 with Sanders banged up, although Javonte Williams will most likely remain Dallas' bell-cow back, leaving little work for Blue and Hunter Luepke on Sunday. It's unclear if Sanders will miss time beyond Week 5, but right now, the rookie is merely a bench stash for those with Williams rostered or for fantasy managers hurting at the RB position.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue shouldn't be started in fantasy football against the New York Jets in Week 5, but he's still an intriguing speculative stash as he gets ready to make his NFL debut. Blue had been a healthy scratch through the first four games as Dallas carried just two active running backs -- Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders -- on gamedays. Now, Sanders is questionable with ankle and knee injuries, opening the door for Blue to potentially be active as Williams' backup. Even if Sanders plays, there's still a strong chance that Blue makes his NFL debut in a depth role. While fantasy managers shouldn't start Blue this week, partially because he hasn't taken an NFL snap yet, he's worth stashing thanks to his upside. In addition to his talent, he's an intriguing fantasy option given that he could ascend into the lead-back role by the end of the year. Williams has played well, but he's not the long-term answer in Dallas, and the Cowboys could eventually hand off the reins to Blue. For now, though, he's worth stashing on the bench.

From RotoBaller

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue, who has been a healthy inactive for each of the team's first four games, is expected to make his season debut on Sunday. Mile Sanders (knee/ankle) has not been practicing this week, and should he miss the team's Week 5 matchup with the Jets, Blue would be next in line to handle primary backup responsibilities behind surprise workhorse Javonte Williams. Where Blue could see an immediate impact is in the kicking game, where his 4.38-second 40 time makes him a considerable threat in space. While he's not yet a flex-worthy play for fantasy managers, he's worth holding onto through bye weeks wherever possible, as the undeniable skillset that made him a fifth-round pick, despite limited college production, could see him carve out a functional role moving forward.

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