Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the New York Giants. The fifth-round rookie has now been a healthy scratch for each of the Cowboys' first two games of the season. In his absence, Miles Sanders will serve as the backup running back behind Javonte Williams. Sanders and Williams are the Cowboys' only two active running backs, but fullback Hunter Luepke should also see some blocking work in the backfield. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should be patient with Blue and hold onto him, as it's likely only a matter of time before he's active as the No. 3 running back or leapfrogs Miles Sanders for the backup job.
Sep 14, 2025 11:48 AM EST
While Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones didn't exactly say that rookie running back Jaydon Blue would be active in Week 2 this Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants, he did say that Blue is "going to make a difference when it's all said and done." Blue really impressed the coaching staff in training camp this summer, but an ankle injury caused him to miss time late in camp and resulted in the 21-year-old being a healthy inactive in last Thursday's season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The expectation is that Blue will be a healthy scratch again this weekend against the Giants, but he could contribute sooner than later, especially if Miles Sanders looks bad again, like he did in Week 1. For now, expect Javonte Williams and Sanders to handle backfield duties in Dallas for another week. Fantasy managers must remain patient with Blue.
Sep 12, 2025 7:51 PM EST
According to Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the team "needs to see more consistency" from rookie fifth-round running back Jaydon Blue, per The Athletic's Jon Machota. Blue reportedly was impressive during training camp this summer before missing some time late in camp with a minor injury, but he was a surprise healthy scratch in the season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday. The 21-year-old is going to remain a healthy inactive for Week 2 this coming Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants, with veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders handling backfield duties for Dallas. Although Williams wasn't extremely efficient on the ground in Week 1, he did find the end zone twice. Sanders had a 49-yard run but also a crucial fumble. Blue should have a role at some point in 2025, but fantasy managers are going to have to be patient.
Sep 9, 2025 3:47 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is expected to remain inactive during their Week 2 contest against the New York Giants. Blue was a healthy scratch during their season opener against the Eagles, and it appears the fifth-round rookie is expected to spend the second game on the sidelines as well. During training camp, Blue was competing for a role alongside veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. In their Week 1 loss to the Eagles, Williams found the back of the end zone twice and tallied 54 yards on the ground and added 10 through the air. Sanders operated as a change-of-pace option and totaled 50 yards from scrimmage with a fumble. Fantasy managers should expect Williams to take the lion's share of opportunities once again, making him a high-floor RB2 facing the Giants.
Sep 9, 2025 10:31 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is listed as a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Thursday night against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, according to Patrik Walker of DallasCowboys.com. Blue was impressive in training camp and the preseason over the summer before suffering a low-ankle sprain in the preseason finale. The injury cost the 21-year-old some time, but he was a full participant in practice this week, and his absence from the season opener is merely a coach's decision. For now, he's a distant third in Dallas' backfield behind starter Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Blue figures to play a role a some point in 2025, but right now, he's merely a bench stash for RB depth in fantasy leagues. Dallas could have a tough time running the football on Thursday night against a stout Eagles defensive line.
Sep 4, 2025 7:05 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue makes his NFL debut on Thursday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 2025 fifth-round pick suffered a low-ankle sprain in the preseason finale against Atlanta, but practiced in full this week and is off the injury report. Blue opens the year as the RB3 in Dallas, sitting behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders on the depth chart. That leaves him without a clear fantasy role heading into Week 1. Even if the Cowboys mix him in for a handful of touches, the matchup is as bad as it gets. Philadelphia allowed the fewest fantasy points to running backs in 2024. For now, Blue is more of a deep stash in dynasty and very deep leagues, while redraft managers should keep him on their bench until his workload becomes more defined.
Sep 3, 2025 10:40 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is expected to carve out a reserve role early in his rookie season. The 2025 fifth-round pick opens the year as the RB3 on the depth chart, sitting behind veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Blue brings a burst of speed and explosiveness to the backfield and could see opportunities situationally right away. At the University of Texas, he was a proven weapon through the air, racking up 42 receptions for 368 yards and six touchdowns in his final season. While Blue isn't likely to be fantasy-relevant out of the gate, his skill set and upside make him a strong stash candidate with the potential to earn a bigger role as the season progresses. - Nathan Harvey
Sep 2, 2025 9:53 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) is listed behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders on the team's most recent unofficial depth chart. The rookie is currently battling an ankle injury, and his availability for the opener versus the Eagles is up in the air. However, even if Blue is cleared for the Thursday night NFC East showdown, he isn't expected to see enough snaps to be relevant from a fantasy standpoint. The 21-year-old, who was the No. 149 overall pick in April's NFL Draft, appears to be in line to get more work at some point during the 2025 campaign, giving him value as a viable stash option for managers. Blue might see action sooner if Williams or Sanders struggle or go down with an injury in the near future. For now, managers should at least consider him questionable for Week 1, although his status against Philly won't matter much either way.
Aug 29, 2025 9:18 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) is practicing with the team on Monday, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Blue has been dealing with an ankle/heel injury lately. The 21-year-old was cleared to play in the team's final preseason game on Friday againt the Atlanta Falcons, but he came out of that one early after suffering a low-ankle sprain. The Cowboys are only doing a light practice on Monday, but it's a good sign for the fifth-rounder's Week 1 availability against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4 that he's back on the field. Even if Blue is available for the season opener on Thursday Night Football, he is expected to open the year as the RB3 in Dallas behind veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Blue could lead this backfield in catches in 2025, though, making him a worthwhile RB4 target late in PPR drafts.
Aug 25, 2025 3:31 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) suffered a low-ankle sprain on Friday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The rookie running back told reporters after the game that he was not overly concerned and hopeful to be ready for Week 1. Blue is one of the more intriguing rookie running back candidates given the situation in Dallas, where his primary competition for carries are two veterans on one-year deals in Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.
Aug 24, 2025 10:51 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) said he's not worried about the injury sustained during Friday's game, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. The rookie is stepping into one of the most uncertain backfield situations in the league, so calling the injury "nothing serious" is a positive development for Dallas. The team signed short-term deals with running backs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders for a rotation that also includes Deuce Vaughn, giving Blue a very realistic path to playing time during his first season. He remains an intriguing rookie breakout candidate on a Cowboys offense that has significant skill-position talent around him.
Aug 23, 2025 11:17 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) returned from ankle and heel injuries to make his preseason debut on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons. Unfortunately, Blue was forced to leave the game in the fourth quarter after injuring his right ankle. Before getting hurt, Blue logged nine carries for 25 yards and a touchdown. A fifth-round pick out of Texas, Blue is expected to push veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders for playing time in the Dallas backfield at some point in 2025. However, his inability to stay on the field during the preseason may limit his chances of earning playing time early in the year.
Aug 23, 2025 8:21 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys fifth-round rookie running back Jaydon Blue is expected to make his preseason debut on Friday against the Atlanta Falcons. The Cowboys' running back depth chart has been one to monitor heading into the season, as ambiguous backfields almost always return fantasy value. Free agent acquisition Javonte Williams has been running with the one through most of camp, but the buzz around him has been muted at best. Williams is almost three years removed from the devastating knee injury that derailed his promising young career. Without his signature contact balance or burst, his past two seasons have been marred by a complete lack of efficiency, a trait that also applies to the play of new teammate Miles Sanders. Drafters should take caution in gleaning anything from a third preseason game. Still, if Blue can showcase any of the explosiveness or pass-catching ability that he put on display at Texas, he should be viewed as a priority target in the late rounds of drafts.
Aug 21, 2025 9:11 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle, heel) returned to practice on Tuesday, according to Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. Blue has been out of action for nearly two full weeks with a bone bruise. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer recently said that the team is hopeful Blue will play in the team's final preseason game on Friday against the Atlanta Falcons. A fifth-round pick out of Texas, Blue is part of a backfield committee in Dallas with veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. He's unlikely to dominate touches early on, but Blue could feasibly work his way into the RB1 role for the Cowboys throughout the season. As a result, Blue is worthy of a late-round pick in most fantasy formats.
Aug 19, 2025 9:10 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle, heel) is "trending positively," according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and the team is hopeful and optimistic that he can play in Friday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Blue suffered a bone bruise in his heel on Aug. 7 and has not played since, although it looks like he should at least return to practice this week, which would put him in line to be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4. The 21-year-old was gaining steam and impressing the coaching staff at training camp before his heel injury while getting work with the first-team offense. His injury killed some of his momentum, although Blue could still have a key role in Dallas' backfield early on in 2025 alongside Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. He's worth a late-round flier in deep PPR fantasy leagues.
Aug 18, 2025 9:20 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Ravens. The fifth-round pick out of Texas has flashed big-play ability, and could eventually push for carries behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Both veterans have struggled with consistency in recent years, creating a potential path for Blue to carve out a role if he can stay healthy. Tonight, Miles Sanders, Deuce Vaughn, and Phil Mafah will handle backfield work in his absence. Blue remains a dynasty stash with intriguing upside for fantasy managers.
Aug 16, 2025 7:02 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (heel) is no longer using a walking boot, but hasn't participated in practice since last week. That being said, it's unlikely that Blue is going to be ready to play against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. The Cowboys probably aren't going to put Blue into game action without him getting any practice reps this week. Before going down, Blue looked impressive in camp, so hopefully he'll be able to get back on the field soon. It seems unlikely that he'll surpass Javonte Williams on the depth chart, but Blue could have a role as a backup to begin the season.
Aug 15, 2025 9:44 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (heel) avoided serious injury after an MRI revealed a bone bruise, ruling out an ankle sprain. Blue has impressed in training camp and could push for touches behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, both of whom have averaged under four yards per carry in each of the past two seasons. His burst and versatility have drawn praise from the coaching staff, and he may be more than just a depth piece. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash Blue now, as he profiles as a potential breakout candidate in the Dallas offense.
Aug 8, 2025 12:08 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (lower body) spent time in the medical tent during Thursday's training camp practice before walking off the field under his own power due to an undisclosed lower-body injury, according to Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. Hoyt says that Blue might be done for the day after taking a hard hit, fumbling, and staying on the ground for a bit in practice. We should get more information on Blue by Friday morning, but for now we'll consider him day-to-day. It's unclear if the fifth-rounder will be able to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Rams. The 21-year-old has been one of the pleasant surprises in camp this summer, although both veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders figure to see most of the backfield touches early in the year. If Blue's injury isn't serious, he makes for an intriguing late-round dart throw in PPR formats.
Aug 7, 2025 4:11 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue will "likely have a role on third down" this year, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Blue has been one of the most impressive offensive players at training camp this summer for the Cowboys. However, Javonte Williams is finally healthy and is "showing why Denver was so high on him after drafting him in 2021." Additionally, Miles Sanders has looked good, so the expectation is that Williams and Sanders will dominate early-down carries for Dallas, at least early in the 2025 campaign. Fantasy managers in 12-team leagues may not be drafting Blue this fall, but the 21-year-old should be on watch lists, especially in PPR formats. The fifth-rounder has displayed elite speed and pass-catching ability out of the backfield, which has earned him some time with first-team offense in camp.
Aug 5, 2025 9:24 PM EST
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