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43 Darren Sproles, RB

New Orleans Saints

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
98%70%
Key Stats
GPAttYdsAvgTDsFum
13482445.110
Latest News
  • Sproles focused on being more patient: Saints running back Darren Sproles is working on becoming a more patient runner this offseason. While he'll continue his offseason workouts with Drew Brees and others on the West Coast, Sproles wants to take his already good field vision and become a bit more patient as a runner. Saints fullback Jed Collins told the official team website that Sproles' developed patience could make him an even better player. "I don't think the average fan understands how great his vision is," said Collins. "He has even helped me in knowing where people are going to be after the snap, their responsibilities and coverages. His vision helps in setting up blocks, making the first guy miss and knowing where the second guy is coming from."
    (Updated 2/22/13)
    Injury Report
    No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/13).
    Fantasy Analysis
    If you draft Sproles, you're banking on him coming through as a pass catcher more than a rusher, which isn't necessarily an issue since he has been excellent out of the backfield. He basically matched his 2011 receiving totals in 13 games. But his rushing woes were evident as he had just 48 handoffs all year thanks to four games of no handoffs and seven with five or fewer. That makes Sproles a risk as a Top 20 running back but not quite as a low-end No. 2 option in a standard league. Obviously the receptions he's expected to handle push him up in PPR formats to a very solid No. 2 option. He's worth a late fourth-round pick in standard leagues and a third-round pick in PPR formats this summer.
    (Updated 2/22/13).
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    Retaining CB DeAngelo Hall wasn't a long-term solution to the chronic issue haunting Jim Haslett's defense -- the inability to cover downfield against spread formations. In takeaway-minded Phillip Thomas, GM Bruce Allen might have finally found a suitable replacement for the late Sean Taylor.
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Schedule
WeekDateOpp.AttYdsLgTD
19/9/12WAS0000
29/16/12CAR0000
39/23/12KC762470
49/30/12GB52090
510/7/12SD5950
710/21/12TB527120
810/28/12DEN4-150
911/5/12PHI0000
1011/11/12ATL0000
1111/18/12OAK0000
1211/25/12SF0000
1311/29/12ATL0000
1412/9/12NYG556341
1512/16/12TB522150
1612/23/12DAL948170
1712/30/12CAR3150
WeekDateOpponentTime/Result
P18/9/13KC8:00 pm
P28/16/13OAK8:00 pm
P38/25/13@ HOU4:00 pm
P48/29/13@ MIA7:30 pm
19/8/13ATL1:00 pm
29/15/13@ TB4:05 pm
39/22/13ARI1:00 pm
49/30/13MIA8:40 pm
510/6/13@ CHI1:00 pm
610/13/13@ NE4:25 pm
Bye: Week 7
810/27/13BUF1:00 pm
911/3/13@ NYJ1:00 pm
1011/10/13DAL8:30 pm
1111/17/13SF4:25 pm
1211/21/13@ ATL8:25 pm
1312/2/13@ SEA8:40 pm
1412/8/13CAR1:00 pm
1512/15/13@ STL1:00 pm
1612/22/13@ CAR1:00 pm
1712/29/13TB1:00 pm
Rushing
YearTeamGGSAttYdsAvgLgTD20+1st
2005San Diego Chargers1508506.321012
2006San Diego Chargers0000---0000
2007San Diego Chargers150371644.434216
2008San Diego Chargers160613305.4371315
2009San Diego Chargers162933433.7213215
2010San Diego Chargers163502675.3340310
2011New Orleans Saints164876036.9362727
2012New Orleans Saints136482445.147129
TOTAL1071538420015.24791984
Receiving
YearTeamGGSRecYdsAvgLgTD20+40+1st
2005San Diego Chargers1503103.360000
2006San Diego Chargers0000---00000
2007San Diego Chargers15010313.1140003
2008San Diego Chargers1602934211.86655114
2009San Diego Chargers1624549711.08147220
2010San Diego Chargers163595208.85723225
2011New Orleans Saints164867108.33977035
2012New Orleans Saints136756678.94477129
TOTAL1071530727779.08125296126
Kick Returns
YearTeamGNoYdsAvgLgTD40+
2005San Diego Chargers1563152824.35806
2006San Diego Chargers000---000
2007San Diego Chargers1537100827.28915
2008San Diego Chargers1653137626.010316
2009San Diego Chargers1654130024.16605
2010San Diego Chargers1651125724.64502
2011New Orleans Saints1640108927.29202
2012New Orleans Saints131848326.84801
TOTAL107316804125.4103227
Punt Returns
YearTeamGRetFCRet YdsAvgLgTD20+
2005San Diego Chargers151851086.02301
2006San Diego Chargers0000---000
2007San Diego Chargers152422299.54514
2008San Diego Chargers16221224911.34304
2009San Diego Chargers1626121837.07711
2010San Diego Chargers1624111666.91600
2011New Orleans Saints16291929410.17215
2012New Orleans Saints1323141838.03703
TOTAL1071667514128.577318
Defensive Stats
YearTeamGTotalTklAstSacksIntYdsAvgLgTDPass Def
2005San Diego Chargers1500.000000.0000
2006San Diego Chargers000.000000.0000
2007San Diego Chargers1500.000000.0000
2008San Diego Chargers1600.000000.0000
2009San Diego Chargers1611.000000.0000
2010San Diego Chargers1611.000000.0000
2011New Orleans Saints1611.000000.0000
2012New Orleans Saints1300.000000.0000
TOTAL10733.000000.0000
Fumbles
YearTeamGFumLostFum ForcedOwn RecOpp RecYdsTot RecTD
2005San Diego Chargers1532010010
2006San Diego Chargers000000000
2007San Diego Chargers1510000000
2008San Diego Chargers1632010-210
2009San Diego Chargers1631010010
2010San Diego Chargers1633000000
2011New Orleans Saints1600000000
2012New Orleans Saints1300000000
TOTAL107138030-230
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Player Info

Height/Weight:
5-6/190
Birthdate:
6/20/1983
Age:
29
Hometown:
Waterloo, IA, USA
School:
Kansas State
NFL Experience:
9
Awards:
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