News for Benny Cunningham - 2014 Fantasy Football Demo $100 Cap

Show news on or before
Next
Mon Oct 12 201521:04Cunningham caught both targets on Sunday for 28 yards but did no...
Cunningham caught both targets on Sunday for 28 yards but did not get a rushing attempt in a 24-10 loss to Green Bay.
With Todd Gurley becoming the workhorse back, Cunningham is going to be relegated strictly to third-down pass catcher out of the backfield. Sunday's output should be about typical from now on, and the ceiling on Cunningham is quite low.
Mon Oct 5 201520:56Cunningham toted ball twice for 0 yards and caught pair of passe...
Cunningham toted the ball twice for 0 yards and caught a pair of passes for 4 yards in a 24-22 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Cunningham averaged a single yard every time he touched the ball, although he still touched the ball more than fellow running back Tre Mason. Cunningham will continue to see the field on third down and catch a pass or two, but don't expect too much more than Sunday's output.
Sun Oct 4 201515:36Cunningham (knee) listed as active Sunday at Arizona
Cunningham (knee) is listed as active Sunday at Arizona, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Cunningham will take a back seat to Tre Mason and (to a greater extent) Todd Gurley, as the latter grows more accustomed to the professional game. However, as the season rolls along, Cunningham should continue to factor into the offense as a pass catcher out of the backfield.
Fri Oct 2 201519:04Cunningham (knee) listed as probable for Sunday's game in Arizon...
Cunningham (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game in Arizona, ESPN.com reports.
Cunningham was a late addition to the injury report for Friday, with a minor knee issue holding him out of practice. He's still expected to play, albeit in a limited role now that Todd Gurley and Tre Mason are both healthy. Cunningham won't see much work outside of obvious passing situations.
Sun Sep 27 201516:45Cunningham rushed once for 12 yards and caught both of targets f...
Cunningham rushed once for 12 yards and caught both of his targets for 18 receiving yards Sunday against the Steelers.
Rookie Todd Gurley made his NFL debut Sunday and is clearly ahead of Cunningham on the depth chart. Additionally, Tre Mason led the team with nine carries, and while he and Gurley both failed to average even two yards per carry, Cunningham's still unlikely to get a significant workload if the other backs are healthy.
Sun Sep 20 201516:50Cunningham rushed once for zero yards and caught four passes on ...
Cunningham rushed once for zero yards and caught four passes on six targets for 27 receiving yards during Sunday's loss at Washington.
Tre Mason returned from his hamstring injury to start over Cunningham, but the former rushed just seven times for 26 yards while catching two passes for four receiving yards. Cunningham was certainly more impressive in Week 1, when Mason was out, and his ability to catch passes out of the backfield may allow him to keep getting looks on third down, but with rookie Todd Gurley expected to make his NFL debut in Week 3, Cunningham's fantasy impact isn't likely to be nearly as high as it was in the regular-season opener.
Sun Sep 20 201511:52Cunningham likely to see reduction in touches from Week 1, with ...
Cunningham is likely to see a reduction in touches from Week 1, with Tre Mason (hamstring) active Sunday against the Texans, though rookie Todd Gurley (knee) remains out.
Mason was questionable coming into the game after missing Week 1, but his return will push Cunningham to more of a third-down role. Gurley (knee) was close to playing after returning to practice this week, but he is inactive once more, giving Cunningham one more week to make a fantasy impact before he goes down to third on the depth chart.
Sun Sep 13 201518:31Cunningham rushed 16 times for 45 yards and caught four passes o...
Cunningham rushed 16 times for 45 yards and caught four passes on a team-high seven targets for 77 receiving yards Sunday against the Seahawks.
Cunningham was always expected to be a solid contributor in PPR leagues, but he got an increase in carries Sunday with Tre Mason (hamstring) and Todd Gurley (knee) both inactive. Isaiah Pead was the only other running back to get a touch, rushing twice for three yards and losing a fumble. Mason was close to playing Sunday, so he's got a legitimate chance at starting in Week 2 against the Redskins, though Cunningham will continue to be active in the passing game.
Sun Sep 13 201511:39Benny Cunningham: Starting In Week 1
Cunningham is the Rams' starting running back Sunday against the Seahawks, NFL.com reports.
With Todd Gurley (knee) and Tre Mason (hamstring) out of the picture, Cunningham will act as the Rams' top running back in Week 1. Filling a pass-catching role last season, Cunningham torched the Seahawks' normally stout defense for a combined 12 receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown in two divisional matchups. With a three-down role in hand, his production could prove fruitful in a likely one-week showing.
Fri Sep 11 201515:16Cunningham's teammate
Cunningham's teammate, Tre Mason (hamstring), is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Tre Mason missed the entire week of practice, and his availability may come down to a game-time decision. The matchup is obviously a tough one, but Cunningham could dominate the snaps if Mason can't suit up.
Thu Sep 3 201519:39Cunningham won't take field for Thursday's preseason finale agai...
Cunningham won't take the field for Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
With Todd Gurley in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL and Tre Mason dealing with a sore hamstring, the potential exists for Cunningham to get the nod at running back in the regular season opener against the Seahawks. Ultimately, Mason's ability, or lack thereof, to practice this coming week will determine Cunningham's workload in Week 1.
Thu Sep 3 201515:55Cunningham could potentially draw team's start at running back i...
With top draft pick Todd Gurley still working his way back from a knee injury and Tre Mason possibly iffy for the Rams' season opener due to a sore hamstring, Cunningham could potentially draw the team's start at running back in Week 1, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Though he only recorded 66 carries for 246 yards in 16 games last year, to go along with 45 catches for 352 yards, Cunningham did record four total TDs in that span. Thus, depending on the early-season status of Gurley and Mason, Cunningham could be a sneaky Week 1 play for those scrambling for short-term running back help for any reason, though his matchup in the season-opener (Seattle) is far from optimal.
Sun Aug 30 201513:17Cunningham rushed five times for 5 yards in 24-14 preseason loss...
Cunningham rushed five times for 5 yards in a 24-14 preseason loss to Indianapolis on Saturday.
With Todd Gurley still out, Cunningham is the primary backup despite not playing particularly well on Saturday. Tre Mason also left Saturday's game with an injury, albeit a mild one, so Cunningham could see more time in the first couple regular season games. With a shaky offensive line, however, the St. Louis running game doesn't have the most promising prospects.
Sat Aug 15 201511:54Cunningham carried three times for 12 yards in Friday's 18-3 pre...
Cunningham carried three times for 12 yards in Friday's 18-3 preseason loss to Oakland.
Cunningham is currently second on the depth chart but will fall to third when Todd Gurley returns from his knee injury. He received a couple series' as the featured back, but is really more of a third-down, pass-catching option.
Mon May 4 201508:29Cunningham's role in Rams' offense unlikely to change much in 20...
Cunningham's role in the Rams' offense is unlikely to change much in 2015, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Cunningham wasn't getting many carries at the end of 2014, being used almost exclusively as a pass-catcher and third-down back. Even if Gurley does get healthy, he's not as good a receiver out of the backfield yet as Cunningham, so Cunningham should still get on the field occasionally for St. Louis.
Sun Dec 28 201422:43Cunningham had four carries for 10 yards and caught 7-of-7 targe...
Cunningham had four carries for 10 yards and caught 7-of-7 targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss at Seattle. He also lost a key fumble late in the game.
With St. Louis down by just seven points in the fourth quarter, Cunningham nearly scored on a reception, but was stripped of the ball when he stretched out his arms at the goal line. Despite the miscue, Cunningham had a solid game, especially for those in PPR leagues. He showed to be a strong receiver all season, and nice change-of-pace runner to rookie Tre Mason. We'd anticipate a similar role in 2015.
Fri Dec 12 201401:01Cunningham caught 3-of-4 targets for 23 yards, adding another fo...
Cunningham caught 3-of-4 targets for 23 yards, adding another four yards on two carries, in Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Cardinals.
Cunningham's role remains unchanged, as he still gets most of the snaps on obvious passing downs, but has not logged more than four carries in a game since Week 6. He hasn't hit 50 rushing yards or 50 receiving yards in a game this season.
Mon Dec 1 201412:39Cunningham tallied single carry for five yards in Sunday's 52-0 ...
Cunningham tallied a single carry for five yards in Sunday's 52-0 win against the Raiders.
Cunningham hasn't topped more than four carries in a game since Oct. 13, and didn't get a single target in the passing game Sunday. Tre Mason has sped by him on the depth chart, and Cunningham's only value lies in the few catches he usually gets per game.
Sun Nov 16 201421:29Cunningham had two carries for seven rushing yards and four catc...
Cunningham had two carries for seven rushing yards and four catches on four targets for 31 receiving yards Sunday against the Broncos.
Cunningham continues to depend on production in the passing game to make any kind of fantasy impact, as starting running back Tre Mason had 29 carries for 113 yards Sunday. That being said, Cunningham has caught nine passes on 11 targets for 85 yards in the last three games, so while it's not a huge amount of production, he can still be a serviceable player in deeper PPR leagues.
Sun Nov 9 201420:21Cunningham had four carries for 12 yards and touchdown, while ca...
Cunningham had four carries for 12 yards and a touchdown, while catching 2-of-4 targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 31-14 loss at Arizona.
Cunningham hasn't recorded more than seven carries in a game since Week 3, but he's catching a fair number of passes (16 receptions in the last six games), and has been used around the goal line at times, including Sunday, when he scored from three yards away. Meanwhile, rookie Tre Mason once again saw most of the work on the ground, rushing for 48 yards on 14 carries. On a negative note, the hard-working Cunningham clearly lacks big-play potential, as evident in the fact that he's made just one run over 20 yards on 95-career carries. Even still, he should continue to see touches in the passing game, with an occasional short touchdown sprinkled in. Next week, he'll face a Broncos' defense that has held opposing RBs in check this year.
Next