Against a susceptible Chargers run defense, it's entirely possible Howard and Boston Scott once again form a formidable duo with Kenneth Gainwell mixing in as well. Howard rushed 12 times for 57 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Lions.
Howard didn't get a carry until the second quarter but ended up having a day almost identical to that of starter Boston Scott. The duo ended up sharing duties evenly in the game, with Kenneth Gainwell not seeing meaningful work until well into junk time. It looks like the Eagles will use a two-pronged rushing attack with Miles Sanders ankle on IR for at least two more weeks. They have another promising matchup against a weak Chargers run defense in Week 9.
Howard was elevated from the practice squad Saturday. With Miles Sanders ankle officially on injured reserve, Howard enters a possibly prominent role in an Eagles backfield that essentially has two multi-dimensional threats in the form of Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott but no prototypical between-the-tackles option.
Both Gainwell and Scott are easily the more electric backs, but if the Eagles stubbornly insist on grinding out yardage, Howard profiles as the preferred option and could even be the clear-cut goal line back immediately.
That translates to a complicated backfield that could simply make for a mess of a fantasy situation, especially if the road favorites jump out to an early lead against the Lions. Howard is a more prototypical early-down back than Boston Scott or Kenneth Gainwell, and the year-old also flashed enough in the preseason that many thought he would make the roster out of camp.
While the Eagles are favored to win against the Lions and therefore should present a favorable game-script for Howard should he be elevated, even a healthy Miles Sanders has had double-digit carries in a game just three times this season and no touchdowns to show for it, so expectations should remain tempered. Howard mostly operated as a situational short-yardage option across seven appearances between the Dolphins and Eagles last season.
With Philadelphia heading toward Week 1 with only Miles Sanders, Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell on the initial man roster, Howard will wait in reserve as an emergency option in case of injury.
The veteran didn't make the initial man roster as the trio of Miles Sanders, Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell enter Week 1 as the team's running backs. Howard thus will hit the market after compiling just 36 touches in seven games between the Dolphins and Eagles last season. It's telling the team chose not to play Howard at all considering his tenuous spot on the roster just weeks prior.
It appears the release of Kerryon Johnson knee essentially secured the veteran's spot by default, with both Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell also slotting in behind starter Miles Sanders. Howard is a good bet to make the Eagles roster and could even garner some playing time in the regular season, Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Among the other candidates to back up Miles Sanders, Howard has stood out for his ability as an inside runner and especially in pass protection this preseason.
Howard's skills complement those of Boston Scott and fifth-round selection Kenneth Gainwell -- the smaller, speedier backs in camp -- who are also likely to make the team. Kerryon Johnson is currently week-to-week with a knee injury and accordingly is falling behind in the race. Receiving Plays Rushing Plays Snaps Def. For amusement only.
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