Najeh Davenport

45-Year-Old Running BackRB

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

There was no outlook written for Najeh Davenport in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.

Height 6'1"

Weight 247

DOB 2/8/1979

College University of Miami

RBIndianapolis Colts

December 29, 2008

Davenport had eight carries for 26 yards in Sunday's win over Tennessee.

ANALYSIS
The Colts gave most of the carries to Lance Ball in a meaningless game with both teams having locked up their playoff seeding. Davenport may return kicks in the playoffs if Chad Simpson can't play with an ankle injury, but won't have a larger role.

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After Davenport signed in Pittsburgh, many envisioned him taking over Jerome Bettis’ short-yardage role. Instead, Willie Parker excelled at the goal line (10-for-21), leaving Davenport with little to do. He’s a fine blocker, and even a decent receiver, so despite his size, he’s become a third-down back in Pittsburgh. He struggled to stay healthy in the past but has also impressed at times. In 2007, he’s strictly insurance for Parker owners, assuming he beats out Kevan Barlow.

Davenport had a golden opportunity to establish himself as Green Bay’s No. 1 running back when Ahman Green went down, but after rushing for 54 yards and two touchdowns in the first half of his first start of the season, Davenport broke his ankle and was lost for the year. When healthy, Davenport’s a powerful, bruising runner who can chew up yardage (5.1 career YPC prior to last season) and do some damage in the red zone (the sample size is negligible, but he scored twice on three carries inside the 5 last year). Davenport was released by the Packers in early September.

The often injured Davenport got hurt again last season right after he was asked to step in for an injured Ahman Green. Davenport looks good when he plays, but he has a tough time staying healthy. He is good insurance to have on your team if you also have Ahman Green.

Ahman Green's top backup.

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Najeh Davenport: Could See Plenty of Work Sunday

RBIndianapolis Colts

December 26, 2008

Davenport may get the bulk of carries this week against Tennessee with Joseph Addai likely to be rested, Dominic Rhodes out with a chest injury and Chad Simpson struggling with an ankle injury.