- Bilal Powell
- #29
- Team NYJ
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
- Owner FA
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Closes out ninth season in NY
Powell rushed seven times for 27 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Bills.
Analysis: There were questions about whether Powell would be able to play this season after he suffered what was believed to be a career-ending neck injury last season, but he returned for a ninth campaign with the Jets. The 31-year-old running back worked in a backup role, finishing with 59 carries for 229 yards and seven catches for 33 yards. It remains to be seen whether Powell opts to retire or returns for another season in a depth role.
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in final 2019 home game
Powell (ankle) rushed once for three yards while catching one of two targets for another five in Sunday's 16-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Neither Powell nor Ty Montgomery broke double-digit scrimmage yards while Le'Veon Bell touched the ball 29 times. The lifelong Jet will close out his ninth season with the team against the Bills in Week 17.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 6:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Sunday
Powell (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Powell's reps were capped in practice throughout the week, but his availability for game day ultimately wasn't impacted. He'll be in line to fill his usual role as the primary backup to top back Le'Veon Bell.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 16
Powell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers after logging limited practices this week.
Analysis: Powell has a chance to return to the Jets' backfield mix following a one-game absence, but with starter Le'Veon Bell back in action, Powell's projected complementary role limits his fantasy utility.
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to limited practice
Powell (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Powell was unable to practice in advance of Week 15 action, so his return to the field Wednesday is a positive sign with regard to his availability for Sunday's game against the Steelers. That said, after Le'Veon Bell rejoined the Jets lineup for last week's loss to the Ravens following a one-game absence, Powell once again profiles as a complementary option in the team's backfield.
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for TNF
Powell (ankle/illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Powell missed a trio of practices this week, so it doesn't come as a surprise that he won't be available. With Ty Montgomery (foot/hip) also listed as questionable, Josh Adams could step into the No. 2 role in New York's backfield behind Le'Veon Bell, who is slated to return to action after missing the Week 14 win over the Dolphins with an illness.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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Ankle injury may force DNP
Powell's ankle injury, and not his current bout with the flu, is the greatest threat to his availability for Thursday's contest at Baltimore, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Powell will miss his second practice in as many days Tuesday, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic. With just one session remaining this week to prove his health, Powell is trending in the wrong direction for an appearance Thursday. Elsewhere in the Jets' backfield, Le'Veon Bell (illness) was listed as a full participant on Monday's injury report, so Powell was poised to take a step back before his health became compromised.
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with ankle issue, illness
If the Jets had practiced Monday, Powell (ankle/illness) would not have participated, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, fellow running back Le'Veon Bell (illness) is said to be pretty close to 100 percent and has a solid chance to play Thursday night against the Ravens. In that scenario, Powell's projected Week 15 workload would take a hit, especially if he heads into Baltimore banged up and/or under the weather.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits late after carrying load
Powell rushed 19 times for 74 yards and caught two of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 22-21 win over Miami. He also injured his ankle late in the game, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Powell worked in a workhorse role with Le'Veon Bell (illness) out, getting 19 carries to nine for Ty Montgomery. Per Hughes, coach Adam Gase didn't know if Powell would have been able to come back from his late ankle injury. While Bell likely will return by Thursday's Week 15 clash against the Ravens, Powell's status is worth monitoring in case Bell has to miss additional time.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated to start
Powell is in line to start at running back in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: This was the expected outcome after the Jets downgraded Le'Veon Bell (illness) from questionable to out for the Week 14 matchup, but it's at least reassuring for those deploying Powell in their lineups to know that the 31-year-old will be on the field for the Jets' first snap of the day. Though Powell will start and projects to lead the team's backfield Sunday, Ty Montgomery and Josh Adams should also have roles in the game plan and could earn increased snaps as the contest unfolds, depending…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Could lead backfield committe
Powell could be in line for a significant boost in playing time Sunday against the Dolphins after the Jets ruled lead back Le'Veon Bell (illness) out for the contest.
Analysis: Powell is still expected to share snaps out of the backfield with Ty Montgomery, but Rich Cimini of ESPN.com hinted Friday the 31-year-old would stand to be the primary beneficiary while Bell is inactive. Powell has just 139 total yards in 2019, but he's averaged at least four yards per carry in each of the prior seven seasons and has proven to be a difference maker when given opportunities in the past. The well-traveled Montgomery, meanwhile, has a total of 248 rushing yards with three…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 7 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues to work as backup
Powell rushed four times for 14 yards and caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: Powell has touched the ball between six and nine times in each of the past four games. Expect a similar workload for the backup running back against the Dolphins in Week 14.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 6:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Six touches in Week 12
Powell rushed five times for 15 yards and caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: This game featured plenty of mop-up work from New York's depth running backs as Powell got five carries, Ty Montgomery got five and Josh Adams got four. As long as Le'Veon Bell remains healthy, New York's other backfield options will be irrelevant for fantasy purposes.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 6:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Another seven-carry game
Powell rushed seven times for 42 yards, caught one of two targets for five yards and threw an incomplete pass in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Redskins.
Analysis: Powell was more effective than starter Le'Veon Bell (18 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown) on a per-carry basis, but Bell remains locked in as New York's unquestioned starter. Ty Montgomery and Josh Adams worked in for a combined six carries, but Powell remains No. 2 on the Jets' depth chart.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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Gets seven carries
Powell rushed seven times for 15 yards in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Most of Powell's production came on a 13-yard run. New York's backup running back got more touches than usual because starter Le'Veon Bell hurt his ribs and came out of the game, but Bell says he expects to be fine for the team's Week 11 game against the Redskins.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Eclipses Montgomery as No. 2 back
Powell rushed twice for 16 yards but wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 26-18 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Powell seems to have taken over the backup running back gig, as Ty Montgomery didn't touch the ball for the second straight game. The backup role doesn't come with much usage, however, as Powell hasn't recorded more than four touches in a game this season.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Season-high four carries
Powell rushed four times for 11 yards in Sunday's 29-15 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Powell's four carries were four more than Ty Montgomery saw, while Le'Veon Bell led the way with nine. We'd still consider Montgomery to be the team's No. 2 running back at this point, but a similar distribution next week could flip-flop Powell up from his current No. 3 spot.
Published: Mon, Oct 28 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Just one touch again
Powell rushed once for three yards on his only touch in Monday's 33-0 loss to New England.
Analysis: Powell came in to spell Le'Veon Bell on a short yardage situation and managed to plow straight ahead for a first down. Even if Bell were to get hurt, Ty Montgomery would likely be the primary beneficiary rather than Powell.
Published: Tue, Oct 22 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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One rush in Week 6
Powell rushed once for five yards and failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Powell was the only Jets running back besides Le'Veon Bell to record a carry, but Ty Montgomery out-touched him three to one. Neither of New York's backups will get more than a handful of touches as long as Bell remains healthy.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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Gets first touch in Week 5
Powell rushed for four yards on his only touch in Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: The carry was Powell's first of the season. He continues to languish as New York's third running back behind Le'Veon Bell and Ty Montgomery.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Monday
Powell (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's contest against the Browns, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.
Analysis: For the second consecutive week to kick off the season, Powell will be a healthy scratch, despite the shoulder injury carried by Le'Veon Bell into this contest. With Powell sidelined again, Ty Montgomery is on hand in the event Bell comes off the field.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Powell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Analysis: While Powell is inactive, Le'Veon Bell will serve as the Jets' top back Sunday, with Ty Montgomery on hand to serve as the team's top backup/change-of-pace option.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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Makes first appearance of 2019
Powell rushed five times for 20 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game during Thursday's 22-10 preseason win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Powell looked fine in his first on-field action since suffering a major neck injury last season, with most of his yardage coming on an 18-yard burst. The veteran mixed in behind Ty Montomgery -- who found paydirt on the opening drive -- and ahead of Elijah McGuire. Montgomery, Powell and starter Le'Veon Bell are all versatile running backs who are comfortable catching the ball out of the backfield, and Powell's proven skill set has him ahead of McGuire for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart at…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 8:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Rested Thursday
Powell is not slated to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Giants, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Le'Veon Bell is also being rested by the team, so look for Ty Montgomery to get some work in early on, with Elijah McGuire and Trenton Cannon also candidates to see their share of work Thursday night.
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Back with Jets
Powell and the Jets agreed to terms on a one-year deal Friday.
Analysis: Powell's workout with the Jets earlier Friday appears to have gone well enough that the two parties agreed to reunite. The 30-year-old missed the final nine games of the 2018 season with a neck injury, but received medical clearance to continue his football career in early May. Even though Powell has history with the Jets and has found some success as a passing-down back, his fantasy value faces some serious obstacles, the most obvious one being that he'll have to fight for reps behind new…read more
Published: Fri, Jun 7 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Working out with Jets
Powell has a workout with the Jets on Friday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The Jets' signing of Ty Montgomery in April appeared to signify the end of the line for Powell in New York, but it now appears a reunion with the team is possible, even with a new coaching staff. Powell missed the final nine games of 2018 after undergoing neck surgery, but he received full medical clearance to continue his football career in early May. The 30-year-old has been a reliable passing-down back throughout his career, but even if signed he would have limited fantasy value with the…read more
Published: Fri, Jun 7 at 7:28am by Rotowire.com
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Gets medical clearance
Powell (neck) sent out a letter Wednesday informing NFL teams that he's received medical clearance to continue his football career, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Reports in October suggested the bulging disc in Powell's neck might force him into early retirement, but then-coach Todd Bowles was more optimistic after the 30-year-old running back had surgery. With the Jets signing Le'Veon Bell and Ty Montgomery during the offseason, Powell may need to find a new team for the first time in his career. While not particularly fast or explosive, he's a reliable passing-down back with career marks of 7.7 yards per reception and 4.4 yards per carry. Potential…read more
Published: Wed, May 8 at 6:23am by Rotowire.com
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Likely done in New York
The Jets' signing of Ty Montgomery suggests Powell (neck) isn't likely to be back with the team in 2019, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: A 2011 fourth-round pick, Powell started 37 of his 96 games in a Jets uniform, averaging 4.4 yards on 791 carries and 7.7 yards on 204 catches. Not once did he enter a season as the team's top ball carrier, yet he led the Jets in scrimmage yards in 2013 and 2016. It isn't quite clear if the 30-year-old will continue his football career, as there hasn't been a meaningful update on his progress since he landed on injured reserve in late October. The neck injury initially was reported to be…read more
Published: Fri, Apr 12 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Scheduled for free agency
Powell (neck) is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official website reports.
Analysis: Powell repeatedly has proven to be a useful committee back with above-average receiving skills, but he'll probably find a tough market as a 30-year-old rebounding from a season-ending injury. The Jets may still try to bring him back for another year or two, especially if they end up releasing Isaiah Crowell (toe). There hasn't been any substantial update on Powell's progress since late October, when former head coach Todd Bowles said he expected the running back to make a full recovery from…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 25 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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