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Bilal Powell | Running Back

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (24) / 10/27/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 204
College: Louisville
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Bilal Powell rushed 12 times for 56 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards in the Jets' Week 17 loss to Buffalo.
Powell made obvious strides in his second NFL season, but not nearly enough to indicate he's capable of becoming a foundation running back in New York. The 24-year-old finished with 437 yards and four touchdowns on 110 carries (3.97 YPC) while chipping in 17 receptions. Powell was unable to overtake fellow plodder Shonn Greene for the Jets' starting job. Ideally, Powell would return to New York in 2013 as a No. 2 or No. 3 running back. He can play in the passing game and on special teams, but lacks explosive running ability. Sun, Dec 30, 2012 05:40:00 PM

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Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell finished with -3 yards rushing on three carries in New York's Week 16 loss to the Chargers, but added four catches for 37 yards.

Powell lost yards on both of his first-quarter totes, and didn't carry the ball again until the fourth quarter. He was out-touched 16-7 by Shonn Greene. Although Powell has flashed signs of usefulness this season, he'd be unlikely to be installed as the Jets' feature back if impending free agent Greene walks.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 08:21:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell rushed for 28 yards on six carries and caught two passes for 15 yards in Week 15 against the Titans.

Powell was held under double-digit touches for the first time since Week 10, and it came one week after he toted the rock 19 times in Jacksonville. He played primarily on passing downs and lost some work in that area to Joe McKnight, who received four carries. Powell battled a toe injury during the week, so that may explain his limited usage. He'll be a poor flex play option for Week 16 against the Chargers' No. 7 run defense.
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 12:32:00 AM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell (toe, shoulder) practiced in full on Saturday and is listed as probable for Monday night versus the Titans.

Powell steadily improved throughout the week, going from a DNP on Thursday, to limited on Friday, and then finally "full" on Saturday. He and Shonn Greene will continue to split carries in the New York backfield. Powell is Rotoworld's No. 34 running back for Week 15 and isn't a recommended flex option.
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 05:51:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell (toe) returned to a limited practice on Friday.

The Jets will release their final injury report for Week 15 on Friday. Powell has avoided a fracture in the toe, but has experienced soreness and will not be a recommended flex play on Monday night against Tennessee.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 03:46:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Jets RB Bilal Powell (toe) will miss practice again on Friday.

X-rays were negative on Powell's toe, but he's still experiencing soreness. Although coach Rex Ryan has expressed optimism that Powell will play against the Titans Monday night, it's a good bet that Shonn Greene will be carrying a heavier workload than normal.
Related: Shonn Greene
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 11:01:00 AM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

The Jets revealed Thursday that Bilal Powell has a fractured toe.

Powell played in a dead-even timeshare with Shonn Greene last week, compiling 78 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. The fracture was likely discovered after the game. Even though Powell won't practice Thursday, coach Rex Ryan expressed some optimism over his availability for Monday night's game in Tennessee. However, if Powell is operating at less than 100 percent, a larger piece of this timeshare figures to go to Greene. It's a situation to monitor through Saturday's practice.
Related: Shonn Greene
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 11:28:00 AM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries in the Jets' Week 14 win over the Jaguars.

Powell and Shonn Greene split the backfield load right down the middle and carried the Jets to victory on Sunday. Neither back had any problems running right through the teeth of the Jacksonville defense. Mark Sanchez was just a guy to take the snap from the center in the win. Powell won't be any more than a deeper league play against the Titans next Monday night.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 05:00:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell rushed 12 times for 58 yards as the Jets outlasted the Cardinals in Week 13.

Powell got the start, but Shonn Greene appeared to have the hotter hand and the Jets stuck with Greene en route to twice as many carries as Powell had. Although Powell has earned increased workloads as the season as gone along, he's not an upgrade on Greene as an early-down ball carrier and hasn't swiped Greene's starting job. Leave Powell on fantasy benches in Week 14 at Jacksonville.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 04:12:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell rushed 12 times for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Jets' Week 12 loss to the Patriots.

Powell was the red zone back of choice, and that ended up netting him a score from four yards out in the third quarter. New York is moving to more of a timeshare committee between him and Shonn Greene in the backfield, so Powell could be worth a grab in deeper leagues. Greene touched the ball 15 times on Thursday night, compared to 14 for Powell.
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 12:56:00 AM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell (shoulder) is practicing in full this week.

Powell is seemingly always on the injury report, but has managed to suit up for 8-of-10 games this season. The Jets' goal-line and third-down back in Sunday's win over the Rams, Powell appears ticketed for a strict timeshare on Thanksgiving against the Patriots. You could do worse for a desperation flex option.
Source: ESPN New York
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 08:50:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell was a big part of the game-plan in New York's Week 11 win over the Rams, rushing 11 times for 42 yards and two touchdowns.

He added two catches for 18 yards. Powell was the Jets' red-zone back of choice, with five of his rushes coming inside the Rams' 20-yard line, and three inside the 10. Ten of his 11 carries came in the second half, where he rotated snaps with Shonn Greene. In addition, five of Powell's touches came on third down. This, after he touched the ball only twice before departing with a concussion in the fourth quarter in Week 10. Powell isn't a dynamic talent, but his usage this afternoon makes him worth a flier in 12-14 team leagues.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 04:40:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell (concussion, questionable) will play on Sunday against the Rams.

Powell suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of last week's game in Seattle, so it's a quick recovery for the second-year back. However, he won't have much of an impact in the game. Powell isn't worthy of a roster spot in standard 10-12 team leagues.
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 03:31:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell (concussion) returned to Jets practice Friday, getting in a limited session.

Powell is officially questionable for Week 11, but it's hard to see him making an impact against the Rams if he's active. The "questionable" tag does suggest he's been medically cleared, however. Even behind lead-footed Shonn Greene, Powell isn't worth a roster spot in 10-12 team leagues.
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 06:35:00 PM
Bilal Powell - RB - Jets

Bilal Powell (concussion) was held out of Wednesday's practice.

It means he's unlikely to be cleared in time for Sunday's game. Back to a strict reserve role even before his latest injury, Powell can be dropped in 12-14 team leagues.
Source: Conor Orr on Twitter
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 01:16:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Mark Sanchez
2Geno Smith
3Greg McElroy
4Matt Simms
RB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3Bilal Powell
4Joe McKnight
5John Griffin
GLB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3RB1Mike Goodson
2Bilal Powell
FB1Tommy Bohanon
2Lex Hilliard
WR11Santonio Holmes
2Jeremy Kerley
3Jordan White
4Vidal Hazelton
5Marcus Davis
WR21Stephen Hill
2Clyde Gates
3Titus Ryan
4Joe Collins
5Ryan Spadola
WR31Jeremy Kerley
TE1Jeff Cumberland
2Hayden Smith
3Konrad Reuland
4Mike Shanahan
5Chris Pantale
K1Nick Folk