Boone joined the Texans in the offseason. He should slot in as their RB3 behind Dameon Pierce and Devin Singletary. He should be left on the waiver wire unless there's at least one injury in front of him.
Boone did not log a carry in four offensive snaps and returned one kickoff for 14 yards in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Jaguars in Week 3.
Boone returned to the active roster in Week 3 while Dare Ogunbowale was a healthy scratch. The two have alternated as the third back through the first three weeks. Boone was used as a receiving back in Week 1, when he had 22 snaps on offense.
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Texans' Mike Boone: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Boone (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Boone handled a key role as a pass-catching back in the Texans' Week 1 loss to the Jaguars, recording three receptions for 18 yards on four targets across his 22 offensive snaps. Even though Houston's backfield configuration hasn't changed since Week 1, Boone will be in street clothes for Week 2, likely because the Texans are prioritizing extra depth along the injury-depleted offensive line. With Boone sidelined, Devin Singletary could see an expanded role behind starting running back Dameon Pierce.
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Texans' Mike Boone: Used as receiving back
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Boone caught three of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 25-9 loss to the Ravens in Week 1.
Boone was on the field for more snaps (24) than No. 2 back Devin Singletary (16), but that had more to do with the Texans playing from behind and using passing packages. Houston threw the ball 66 percent of the time compared to 34 percent rushing. That may continue to be the case for the rebuilding Texans, which could lead to more targets for Boone. If that happens, he would blow away the career-best 15 targets he had in nine games with Denver last season.
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Texans' Mike Boone: Back with Houston
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The Texans re-signed Boone on Thursday.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Boone -- who had been temporarily let go Wednesday -- quickly rejoined the team under the same two-year, $3.1 million contract he inked as a free agent this offseason. Now that he's back in the mix, Boone profiles as Houston's No. 3 running back behind Dameon Pierce and Devin Singletary.
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Texans' Mike Boone: Active against Pats
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Boone carried four times for 25 yards and caught one pass for seven yards in last Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports. "He's an explosive runner," coach DeMeco Ryans said. "He has dynamic speed. He showed a little glimpse of that in the game, and he has continued to move forward."
Boone, a former track-and-field athlete in high school, showed a sprinter's speed and acceleration against New England. The 27-year-old running back solidified his chances of a roster spot behind Dameon Pierce and Devin Singletary. Boone had 102 yards on 24 carries and caught nine of 15 targets for 96 yards in 120 offensive snaps for the Broncos in 2022.
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Texans' Mike Boone: Signing with Texans
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The Texans are slated to sign Boone, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Boone, who logged 24 carries for 102 yards and nine catches for 96 yards on 15 targets in nine games with the Broncos in 2022, finished up the season on IR, but he now should be past the ankle issue that landed him there. With the Texans, the 27-year-old is in line to work as a backup to 2022 fourth-rounder Dameon Pierce (ankle).
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Goes on IR, season over
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The Broncos placed Boone (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Boone will miss Denver's final four games of the season while he heads to IR for a second time, with both stints being the result of high-ankle sprains. He returned from his first five-week absence in Week 13, lasting just two games before injuring the ankle again. Boone is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will conclude the 2022 campaign with 24 carries for 102 yards and nine catches for 96 yards on 15 targets over his nine appearances. Denver is now left with Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack as the lone backs on its 53-man roster.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Could miss time
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Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett acknowledged Monday that Boone (ankle) might be done for the season, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. "It doesn't look good right now," Hackett said of Boone.
DiLalla notes that the team still is evaluating the ankle injury Boone sustained in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, but if the running back ends up missing time, the Broncos will need to add depth behind Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack. Devine Ozigbo is currently a member of Denver's practice squad and would likely be first in line for a promotion if Boone is sidelined for the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Cardinals.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Injures ankle Sunday
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Boone was carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Chiefs after suffering an ankle injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Before his exit from the contest, Boone ran three times for two yards and caught two passes for 27 yards. In his absence, Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack will handle Denver's Week 14 backfield touches.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Role likely to grow Week 14
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Broncos offensive coordinator Justin Outten said he "absolutely" envisions Boone having a larger role this Sunday against the Chiefs, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. "The second week [back from injured reserve] I see him going up," Outten said of Boone.
After a five-week stint on IR due to an ankle injury, Boone was activated in advance of last Sunday's game against the Ravens. Boone played 12 snaps in the 10-9 loss and carried six times for 18 yards to go with one reception for eight yards, working ahead of Marlon Mack (five snaps) but firmly behind starter Latavius Murray (35). Though Murray is likely to continue to start against Kansas City, expect the gap in usage between him and Boone to be more narrow now that the latter is further removed from the injury. The fantasy upside isn't especially high for either back while they remain tied to the NFL's lowest-scoring offense (13.8 points per game), but finding more opportunities for the 27-year-old Boone could become a priority for the 3-9 Broncos, especially once the team is officially eliminated from playoff contention. The 32-year-old Murray is on an expiring deal and is averaging just 3.7 yards per carry through seven games with Denver.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Limited role in return
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Boone rushed six times for 18 yards and secured his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Ravens.
Boone operated as Denver's No. 2 running back behind Latavius Murray, who handled 17 carries in the contest. In the backup role, Boone played just 12 of the Broncos' 53 offensive snaps. The veteran likely faces an uphill battle to fantasy relevance with Denver's continued ineffectiveness on offense. Boone's potential contributions as a pass catcher also seem to be in danger with Murray tied for the second-most targets in the Denver passing game Sunday. Nonetheless, the 27-year-old should remain in his role as a change-of-pace back when the Broncos host the Chiefs in Week 14, though he is extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Activated off IR
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Boone (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.
Boone has been on injured reserve since Week 8, but the veteran almost immediately returns to a relevant fantasy spot with the likes of Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack shouldering the backfield burden at the moment. Boone easily profiles to be the best receiving back of the bunch, but it's unclear how much work that role might have in a Broncos offense that has ground itself to a halt over recent weeks.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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Boone is worth a look in deeper leagues in case he gets a big role with the Broncos in tandem with Latavius Murray. Boone has been out since Week 8 with an ankle injury, but he could help complement Murray down the stretch. Prior to getting hurt, Boone had seven carries for 38 yards and three catches for 47 yards on three targets in Week 5 against the Colts, and he could have that level of production on a weekly basis to close the season. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Could return after Week 12
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Boone (ankle) could return from injured reserve following Week 12, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Boone is eligible to return from IR in Week 13 after recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 8. The veteran would be welcomed into a running back room that looks a bit different after the Broncos' recent moves. Denver waived Melvin Gordon on Monday, and their recent trade acquisition Chase Edmonds is slated to miss time with a high right-ankle sprain. One would expect Boone to carve out a role in this backfield behind Latavius Murray, who projects to be the starter going forward. Teammates Marlon Mack and practice-squad member Devine Ozigbo also figure to handle carries. Boone becomes an interesting add for fantasy managers looking to add depth to their roster, especially with the 27-year-old's pass-catching ability needed for a Broncos team that struggles to push the ball down the field.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: X-rays negative
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Boone (ankle) underwent X-rays that came back negative after exiting Sunday's game against the Jets, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
While early reports on Boone's ankle injury are encouraging, he'll undergo an MRI on Monday to help pinpoint his diagnosis. If he's forced to miss additional time, Melvin Gordon and Latavius Murray should serve as the Broncos' top two running backs.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Leaves with injury
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Boone (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the Jets, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Boone had four carries for 23 yards before exiting with the injury. The veteran running back is currently in a true timeshare with Melvin Gordon and Latavius Murray in the Broncos' backfield. While he is sidelined, Gordon and Murray will likely split the team's offensive snaps.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Turns in full practice
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Boone (foot) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Meanwhile, Boone's main competition for reps out of the Denver backfield, Melvin Gordon (neck/ribs), remained a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row, though the Broncos haven't suggested Gordon is any danger of missing Monday's game against the Chargers. While Javonte Williams (knee) was out during last week's loss to the Colts for the first time since suffering his season-ending injury, Gordon led Denver running backs in snaps (39), touches (18) and yards from scrimmage (103), Boone wasn't too far behind him in all three categories (30, 10 and 85) and was more efficient overall. The Broncos are expected to incorporate Latavius Murray in their backfield rotation this week, but Boone played well enough against the Colts to at least maintain a complementary role.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Week 6 Adds (RB Preview)
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As long as Latavius Murray is inactive, I'd project 8-12 touches for Boone against a Chargers defense that has not been good against the run.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Week 6 Waiver Priority List
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Boone did a nice job in the first game without Javonte Williams (ACL) in Week 5 against the Colts. Playing in tandem with Melvin Gordon, Boone had seven carries for 38 yards, along with three catches for 47 yards on three targets. We'll see what happens in Week 6 at the Chargers with Latavius Murray expected to have a role, but Boone should remain the No. 2 running back behind Gordon. Boone has flex appeal in that role, especially in PPR, and he's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Broncos' Mike Boone: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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Boone did a nice job in the first game without Javonte Williams (ACL) in Week 5 against the Colts. Playing in tandem with Melvin Gordon, Boone had seven carries for 38 yards, along with three catches for 47 yards on three targets. We'll see what happens in Week 6 at the Chargers with Latavius Murray expected to have a role, but Boone should remain the No. 2 running back behind Gordon. Boone has flex appeal in that role, especially in PPR, and he's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
