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Alfred Morris | Running Back

Team: Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:  (24) / 12/12/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 219
College: Florida Atlantic
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Alfred Morris says he "left a lot of yards on the field last year."
Morris made the determination after watching his rookie-year film. "A lot of it was my aiming points in certain runs, or I was too tight and I couldn't get outside," he said. "Being more patient with my cutbacks -- I tended to cut back too soon." Morris remains hungry despite ranking second in yards (1,613), second in touchdowns (13) and 12th in YPC (4.81). He's locked and loaded as a first-round fantasy pick. May 14 - 8:23 AM
Source: Washington Post

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Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris rushed 16 times for 80 yards in the Redskins' Wild Card round loss to the Seahawks.

Morris carried the ball eight times for 49 yards in a dominant first quarter. The Redskins went away from their bell cow, giving him just five totes in the second half while averaging just over two yards per play in the final three quarters. Fantasy's No. 5 back, the rookie finished near the top of the list in yards after contact and forced missed tackles while showing excellent feet and top-notch patience. He should be a borderline first-round pick in 2013 fantasy leagues.
Jan 6 - 8:06 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

According to Pro Football Focus, Alfred Morris caused 57 missed tackles in the regular season.

That's third-most in the league behind only Adrian Peterson (64) and Marshawn Lynch (58). While not considered especially elusive, Morris' total is nearly double the 29 missed tackles Arian Foster caused. Morris continues his impressive rookie season on Sunday against the Seahawks' tenth-ranked run defense.
Source: Pro Football Focus
Jan 5 - 12:23 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris capped off his sensational rookie season in emphatic fashion in Week 17, rushing 33 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns as the Redskins clinched the NFC East with a 28-18 win over Dallas.

The Cowboys simply had no answer for the Redskins' sixth-round pick, who chewed up their injury-ravaged front seven for a Redskins' rookie rushing record. The eye-popping night leaves Morris with a regular-season ending 1,613 yards rushing to go along with 13 touchdowns. Only Adrian Peterson enters the postseason with more yards on the ground. Although Morris' 4.8 yards per carry is just a tad south of elite and he offers very little in the passing game, there's no question the Florida Atlantic product was one of the league's best backs this season. Now he'll have to contend with one of the league's best run defenses in the Seahawks in next week's Wild Card game.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 11:51:00 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris needs 104 yards in Week 17 to set the Redskins' single-season rushing record.

Morris, a sixth-round rookie out of Florida Atlantic, has been overshadowed in D.C. by Robert Griffin III. But he's put together a special rookie season, averaging 4.67 YPC while surpassing the likes of Terry Allen, John Riggins and Earnest Byner. His sights are now set on Clinton Portis, who currently owns the record with 1,516 yards in 2005. "I'm actually rooting for him," Portis said. "You never really hear him boast and brag about his accomplishments."
Source: Washington Times
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 10:18:00 AM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris rushed 22 times for 92 yards with a touchdown in the Redskins' Week 16 win at Philadelphia.

Morris' special rookie season continues. Despite some tough sledding early, he wore down the Eagles' defense by plowing through arm tackles and always falling forward. It's Morris' sixth straight game with at least 20 carries -- all Redskins wins -- and the eighth time he's gone over 90 rushing yards this season. The sixth-round rookie out of Florida Atlantic will take 1,413 yards into the regular season finale against the Cowboys.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 05:31:00 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris now owns the Redskins' record for both rushing yards and touchdowns by a rookie.

Morris is up to 1,322 yards and nine touchdowns with two games to go. He's just the fifth Redskin to rush for 1,300 yards in a season at least once, joining Clinton Portis, Stephen Davis, Terry Allen and John Riggins. He's also fantasy's No. 8 running back this year. Not bad for a sixth-round pick out of Florida Atlantic.
Source: Washington Post
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 12:44:00 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris rushed 27 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns in the Redskins' Week 15 win at Cleveland.

There weren't many running lanes for Morris against the Browns' underrated front seven, but he didn't stop grinding. As Kirk Cousins proved more than capable, the holes started to open and Morris pounded in two scores in goal-to-go situations. He would have had one more, but happened to be taking a break as Evan Royster scored from four yards out at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Morris now has 1,322 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie heading into next week's dream matchup with the Eagles.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 05:33:00 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris (illness) was limited in Redskins practice on Friday, but is listed as probable for Week 15 at Cleveland.

The probable tag means Morris is "virtually certain" to be available for his normal game-day role. Rotoworld likes him as a top-nine running back in Week 15.
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 01:45:00 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris pounded out 122 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries to lead the Redskins to a thrilling 31-28 overtime victory against the Ravens in Week 14.

Even with a big run lost to a holding penalty, Morris was a big factor in the Redskins' NFL season high 191 first-quarter yards. His second-quarter lost fumble led to the Ravens' third touchdown and momentum shift that lasted deep into the fourth quarter. Morris managed just six yards on five carries in the final quarter and overtime. The rookie is on pace for 1,510 yards and nine touchdowns entering Week 15 at Cleveland.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 04:51:00 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris rushed for 124 yards on 22 carries in Washington's Week 13 victory over the Giants on Monday night.

Morris effectively salted away the victory with big final-drive runs to burn out the lock, and he was a key contributor with 41 hard-earned yards on the game-winning fourth quarter touchdown drive. Morris now has 1,106 yards on the ground, which sets the franchise rookie rushing record. The Florida Atlantic product is now on pace to tote the rock 306 times for 1,474 yards and eight touchdowns. Morris has a date with Baltimore's No. 23 run defense next week.
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 12:07:00 AM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris rushed 24 times for 113 yards and a touchdown in the Redskins' Thanksgiving Day win over the Cowboys.

The goal-line score, which came on the possession following a Dez Bryant lost fumble, was Morris' first touchdown since Week 6. The Redskins were able to feed ALF after grabbing a first-half 28-3 lead, and he ran typically hard, moving the chains. It's nitpicky, but Morris lacks big-play running ability and is going to need to get more involved in the passing game to establish legit RB1 value. Consider him a high-end RB2 when Washington hosts the Giants in Week 13.
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 08:24:00 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris was the Redskins' third-down back in Sunday's win over the Eagles.

Morris replaced Evan Royster in the role, playing on 9-of-11 third downs. On four of those plays, he ran pass routes. "(Coach) told me he was going to give me an opportunity to do it, and I really am thankful because he's trying to help me become a complete back," Morris said. Although Alf ended up with just one catch, it's a promising sign for his overall value. The Redskins are committed to getting him on the field as much as possible. "If he can stay healthy and just keep on doing the things he's done, he will be a big-time back for a lot of years," coach Mike Shanahan said. "He's a special guy."
Source: Washington Times
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 10:29:00 AM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris rushed 20 times for 76 yards and added one reception for seven yards versus the Eagles in Week 11.

It wasn't his finest game. The rookie fumbled, was guilty of two false starts, and made an ill-advised jump cut for a loss on fourth-and-inches. He was luck to pad his numbers in garbage time. One promising sign was that Morris handled some third-down work that had previously gone to Evan Royster. Morris travels to Dallas for the Thanksgiving game in Week 12.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 04:23:00 PM
Alfred Morris - RB - Redskins

Alfred Morris revealed that the shoulder injury sustained in Week 9 was a stinger, and "they blew it out of proportion on TV."

Morris missed five plays with the injury. "I came out because I didn't want to carry the ball and drop it," Morris explained. "With a stinger, you kind of go completely numb, and then it comes back. That's all it was." Morris practiced on Monday and is fully expected to start versus the Eagles in Week 11.
Source: Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 05:20:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Robert Griffin III
2Kirk Cousins
3Rex Grossman
4Pat White
RB1Alfred Morris
2Evan Royster
3Roy Helu
4Chris Thompson
5Jawan Jamison
GLB1Alfred Morris
2Evan Royster
3RB1Alfred Morris
2Evan Royster
FB1Darrel Young
2Dorson Boyce
3Eric Kettani
WR11Pierre Garcon
2Santana Moss
3Aldrick Robinson
4Skye Dawson
5Chip Reeves
WR21Josh Morgan
2Leonard Hankerson
3Dezmon Briscoe
4Nick Williams
5Lance Lewis
WR31Santana Moss
TE1Fred Davis
2Logan Paulsen
3Jordan Reed
4Niles Paul
5Deangelo Peterson
K1Kai Forbath