News: Jaguars running back Keith Toston was a late addition to the starting lineup Week 17 at Tennessee after starting running back Montell Owens was a pregame scratch because of a knee injury. While Toston hadn't received a carry in an NFL game since Dec. 22, 2010, he looked the part of a starting NFL running back Sunday. Toston had a team-high 74 rushing yards on 17 carries. He started well by rushing for 29 yards on the team's opening drive. Toston added three catches for 41 yards and finished with 115 total yards.
Analysis: Toston was added and dropped from the Jaguars' active roster all season, so he was familiar with the offense despite not getting a carry before Sunday. While the Titans have struggled to stop the run this season, Toston's performance was still very surprising. He thrived in a pressure situation and that could put him on the radar of some NFL teams, but Toston is an exclusive rights free agent, so the Jaguars get the first chance at keeping him on their roster. Regardless, we will have to track Toston's offseason progress before making a final judgement on his Fantasy appeal for next season. As of now, Fantasy owners shouldn't be putting Toston into your Draft Day plans.
News: Jaguars running back Montell Owens was a pregame scratch Week 17 at Tennessee. The Jaguars announced Keith Toston will start at running back, but Richard Murphy will also see reps at the position.
Analysis: Toston hasn't received a carry in an NFL game since Dec. 22, 2010 and Murphy is averaging just 3.4 yards per carry in four games this season. Running backs are averaging 22.1 Fantasy points per week against Tennessee, which is the second-highest average in the NFL. However, Toston and Murphy are just desperation Fantasy options Week 17 because they are expected to split the workload with Owens sidelined.
News: The Jaguars signed running back Keith Toston Tuesday.
Analysis: Toston has been added and dropped from the Jaguars' roster multiple times in the last few months. Clearly, he is just roster depth and has no Fantasy appeal.
News: Jaguars running back Keith Toston was waived Monday.
Analysis: Toston has bounced on and off the Jaguars' roster the last few weeks. He clearly doesn't have a permanent role right now, so continue to leave him off Fantasy rosters.
News: The Jaguars announced Thursday they re-signed running back Keith Toston and waived rookie linebacker Brandon Marshall.
Analysis: Toston and Marshall have both been added and dropped recently from the Jaguars' roster. We anticipate this could be a trend that continues. Both players are just roster depth right now and have no Fantasy appeal.
News: The Jaguars released running back Keith Toston and quarterback John Parker Wilson Tuesday.
Analysis: Both players were added to the roster in recent weeks because of injuries at both positions. But it appears the Jaguars no longer need them for depth issues. They had no Fantasy value, so continue to leave them off rosters.
News: The Jaguars re-signed running back Keith Toston Tuesday.
Analysis: Toston was cut in early September to make room on the roster for Maurice Jones-Drew, who finally ended a lengthy holdout. Now, MJD is out a few weeks with a foot injury, so Jacksonville needs running back depth. Rashad Jennings is expected to replace MJD in the lineup, so now is not the time to add Toston.
News: The Jaguars have cut running back Keith Toston Saturday, reports The Associated Press. That makes room on the roster for Maurice Jones-Drew.
Analysis: Toston has been cut twice already before his season could begin. He has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: With Kenneth Darby ruled inactive with a ribs injury, RB Keith Toston saw some game action in Week 14 against the Saints. Toston rushed for 22 yards on five carries in the 31-13 loss. He had one reception for 23 yards but did not score in the contest. Toston finished with a combined six total touches for 45 yards.
Analysis: Toston is a rookie out of Oklahoma State, who the Rams are very high on. However, it will be tough for the rookie to see the field much when Steven Jackson is healthy. He is normally listed as the third RB on the depth chart and can be ignored in all Fantasy leagues heading into Week 15.
News: Rams backup RB Keith Toston was given two carries in the Week 7 loss at Tampa Bay. Toston totaled 7 yards in the game. He was not targeted in the passing game by QB Sam Bradford.
Analysis: Toston actually rushed 11 times for 22 yards Week 3 against Washington. In the four games since, he has exactly three rushing attempts and two came in Week 7. He clearly has no Fantasy value and should be ignored for Week 8 against Carolina.
News: Rams RB Keith Toston had full participation in Thursday's practice after seeing limited practice on Wednesday with a sore shoulder as the team preps for the Week 4 matchup with the Seahawks. “It’s nothing that’s going to slow me down by any means. Come Sunday, you won’t know anything is wrong,” Toston said Thursday. Coach Steve Spagnuolo said Toston "toughed it out" in the Week 3 win against the Redskins.
Analysis: Toston got 11 carries in Week 3 after Steven Jackson bowed out with a groin injury. If Jackson isn't ready for Week 4, then Toston and Kenneth Darby are likely to pick up the slack. However, Darby did a much better job on the ground in Week 3, so we have to figure he will be the Rams' first choice if Jackson is out. Ignore Toston in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo talked about RB Keith Toston's shoulder on Wednesday. Toston did not practice according to the official injury report, but Spagnuolo begs to differ as the team prepares for Week 4 against the Seahawks. "He (practiced). He did most everything," Spagnuolo said. "I watched the film a second time this morning, and after he got hurt (in Week 3 against the Redskins), he's still running in there lowering his shoulder. He really toughed it out."
Analysis: Toston got 11 carries in Week 3 after Steven Jackson bowed out with a groin injury. If Jackson isn't ready for Week 4, then Toston and Kenneth Darby are likely to pick up the slack. However, Darby did a much better job on the ground in Week 3, so we have to figure he will be the Rams' first choice if Jackson is out. Ignore Toston in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Rams rookie RB Keith Toston got 11 carries for 22 yards in Sunday's win over the Redskins. Toston saw some playing time for two reasons -- Steven Jackson leaving with a groin injury and the fact St. Louis was in the lead in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Toston hadn't registered a stat before Week 3 and is not a player to on anyone's radar. Continue to ignore him and leave him on waivers.
