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46 Ladell Betts, RB
Height/Weight: 5-11/224 | Birthdate: 08/27/1979 | Birthplace: Blue Springs, MO, USA | Team: Washington Redskins | College: Iowa | NFL Experience: 8 | Owned/Started%: 11/0 | Average Draft Position: 159.06
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Betts doesn't get a carry Betts doesn't get a carry Updated 10/26/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Redskins backup RB Ladell Betts did not get a carry Week 7 on Monday night against the Eagles. He did, however, make three catches for 21 yards. Analysis: Betts has 15 grabs for 150 yards on the year and has been used much more as a pass catcher than running back of late. This hurts his Fantasy value. He's at best a handcuff to Clinton Portis and should not be owned in most Fantasy leagues at this point. The Redskins are on bye Week 8.
Betts makes 2 Week 6 grabs Betts makes 2 Week 6 grabs Updated 10/18/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Redskins RB Ladell Betts caught two passes for 11 yards Week 6 in a loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed once for 1 yard. Analysis: Betts has 12 receptions for 129 yards this season but only 11 carries for 21 yards on the ground. At this point it is obvious that he is too seldom used in the offense to be a worthy Fantasy option Week 7 against the Eagles.
Betts touches the ball three times Betts touches the ball three times Updated 10/11/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts rushed twice for 7 yards Week 5 in a loss to Carolina. Betts also caught one pass for 6 yards. Analysis: Betts has 10 catches for 118 yards on the season but only 10 rush attempts for 20 yards. At this point it is obvious that he is too seldom used in the offense to be a worthy Fantasy option Week 6 against the Chiefs.
Betts doing damage as receiver Betts doing damage as receiver Updated 10/4/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts saw just one carry behind a less-than-100-percent Clinton Portis in Week 4 against Tampa Bay. Betts carried once for minus-1 yards. He did catch three passes for 21 yards in the Washington win. Analysis: Betts has made nine catches this season for 112 yards and has been a solid cog in the Redskins porous passing game. He has not, however, done anything on the ground with just 13 yards rushing on eight carries on the year. Betts is not involved in the offense as he has been in recent years and Portis remains relatively healthy. For that, we don't recommend using Betts Week 5 at winless Carolina.
Betts to see playing time? Betts to see playing time? Updated 10/2/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Updating a previous report, Redskins RB Clinton Portis did not participate in practice Friday, making it three straight days without work, and is listed as questionable for Sunday vs. the Buccaneers. Ladell Betts and Marcus Mason split first-team reps all week in Portis' place. The starting running back for the Redskins is dealing with ankle injuries. "He's just questionable. That's all. Fifty-fifty," Zorn said after practice. "My struggle is if I put him out there, am I just going to do this over and over again? And I do need to get him well. That's my dilemma. I'm leaning toward playing him because he's a force and he loves to play and he gets himself ready to play." Analysis: Portis barely practiced last week and still played (albeit not very well) against the Lions. Even if he is active, he cannot be considered a great start since he's banged up, plus the Redskins will probably limit his carries. Fantasy owners should have a contingency plan in place if Portis doesn't start on Sunday -- Ladell Betts would likely see the most work in place of Portis, so he's a decent alternative with Marcus Mason more of a last resort. We'll be first to know whether or not Portis will be active this Sunday on Fantasy Football Today, 11 a.m. ET here on CBSSports.com.
Betts limited against Lions Betts limited against Lions Updated 9/27/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts rushed for 2 yards on one carry in Week 3's loss to the Lions. Betts also caught four passes for 43 yards. Analysis: Betts has been much more valuable to the Redskins this season as a pass catcher with six catches for 91 yards. He's only rushed seven times for 14 yards on the year. Clinton Portis remains healthy, or close to it, but we think Betts will begin to see more carries in Week 4 against Tampa Bay, or else lose them to Marcus Mason. Either way, Betts is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 4 against the Bucs.
Betts, Mason not locks to play a lot Betts, Mason not locks to play a lot Updated 9/25/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Redskins RB Clinton Portis sat out practice Friday because of sore ankles, an injury head coach Jim Zorn tabbed as "legit." Portis is listed as questionable for Week 3 at Detroit but Zorn appears confident that Portis will play. "I expect Clinton to be out there ripping around," Zorn said, later adding, "[h]e has a couple little spurs that are irritating him. No swelling, it's just hard for him. He needs to rest them. That is basically what that is." Analysis: Zorn's comments give us hope that Portis will be OK for Week 3 action, though his reps might be limited in the wake of his injury. Remember, the Redskins will think long-term on Portis and won't want to run him into the ground in a game they might be able to scrape by in without him. If you own Portis and are counting on him for this week, your best move is to add Ladell Betts to your bench just in case Portis rests, and Marcus Mason is a decent flier off the waiver wire too since he could see some action if Portis is inactive. We'll be first to know whether or not Portis will be active this Sunday on Fantasy Football Today, 11 a.m. ET here on CBSSports.com.
Betts comes in behind Mason Betts comes in behind Mason Updated 9/20/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts rushed four times for 13 yards in Week 2's win over the Rams. Betts also caught one pass for 25 yards in the biggest pass play of the game for Washington. Betts was the third RB off the bench behind Marcus Mason. Mason rushed three times for 5 yards in the game. It was his first carries as a professional. Analysis: Betts is not a major part of the offense for Washington and it looks like he'll lose out on backup carries to Mason now. Both players are worthless until Clinton Portis gets hurt. Keep them on your bench or waivers for Week 3 against the Lions in Detroit.
Betts contributes little on Sunday Betts contributes little on Sunday Updated 9/13/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Redskins backup RB Ladell Betts carried the ball only two times for minus-1 yard against the Giants in Week 1. He did, however, pick up 23 yards on a reception. Analysis: Redskins coach Jim Zorn said Betts would get more work this year in relief of Portis, but it didn't show in the first game. Betts' main Fantasy appeal remains as a handcuff option to Portis, but he could be a nice add off the waiver wire later in the year. He has a nice matchup against the Rams in Week 2, so if the Redskins build up a big lead, you never know.
Zorn will rely on Betts Zorn will rely on Betts Updated 8/20/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Redskins coach Jim Zorn said Thursday he expects to use RB Ladell Betts quite a bit this season to give Clinton Portis some rest. "I know that I need to be very conscientious about how much I use Clinton because I have to have Clinton the whole year," Zorn said. "Ladell is a very capable running back that could start in situations around this league, and we look forward to having him accent what we are doing on offense." Analysis: Betts could be worth a late-round pick in seasonal leagues as a reserve RB in deep formats. He's a good handcuff option for Portis also if you take Portis with a high draft pick.
Betts struggles as starter in preseason Betts struggles as starter in preseason Updated 8/14/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts was underwhelming in a starting chance on Thursday in the team's first preseason game against the Ravens. He had four carries for seven yards and one catch for 12. Analysis: Betts is expected to be more of a factor in the Redskins' offense this season but will by no means take away from Clinton Portis' production. Look for Betts to be a solid handcuff for Portis this season. He is a player worth picking up in the later rounds on Draft Day.
Betts will be more of a factor Betts will be more of a factor Updated 6/24/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: The Washington Post reports Redskins RB Clinton Portis could be losing some carries to Ladell Betts this season. The report states: "There may very well be more room for Betts to make an impact this season. At the very least, Betts is expected to get more carries as the team looks to lessen the strain on Portis and keep the workhorse healthy. That was the plan last season before Betts's injuries kept him from factoring in heavily, so don't be surprised if he is much more involved in 2009." Analysis: Now, we don't expect Portis to decline in production, and a few less carries could help him overall for the season, but we also don't want to see Portis standing on the sideline for long stretches. This should tell you to add Betts with a late-round pick in all leagues as a handcuff option for Portis, who remains a No. 1 option worth a pick at the end of Round 1 in all leagues.
Offensive coordinator fond of Betts Offensive coordinator fond of Betts Updated 6/4/2009
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: The Washington Post reports Redskins offensive coordinator Sherman Smith said during offseason workouts, backup RB Ladell Betts has made an impression. "The guy that's been standing out to me is Ladell Betts," Smith said of the running back who serves as Clinton Portis's backup. "To me, he's stepped his game up. He's preparing like he's a starter. He's taken a leadership role, which I'm not saying he wasn't a leader before, but I just think he's a very good player. He's jumped out to me." Analysis: This is a good sign for Betts, who could get a chance to play this year if Portis suffers an injury. Betts is a good handcuff option for Portis and is worth a late-round pick in all formats.
Betts does little in final game Betts does little in final game Updated 12/28/2008
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts finished his season with one carry for six yards and two catches for seven more in a loss to the 49ers in Week 17. Analysis: Betts spent most of the season as a handcuff for Clinton Portis and finished with 61 carries for 206 yards and a touchdown. He was also a nice part of the passing game, mostly because the Redskins threw more to tight ends and backs than wide receivers. Betts will head into 2009 as still just a handcuff to Portis, however, and should only be drafted in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
Betts leads 'Skins in receiving Betts leads 'Skins in receiving Updated 12/21/2008
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts carried seven times for 23 yards in Week 16's win over the Eagles. Betts also caught five passes for 43 yards to lead the Redskins in receiving. Analysis: The fact that Betts led Washington in receiving is more a testament to how poorly the offense has played in recent weeks despite the win on Sunday. Betts still has a total of 44 yards on the ground over his last six games and is absolutely useless in Fantasy right now unless Clinton Portis gets hurt. The Redskins will be vying for a win in Week 17 at San Francisco and that means you should not have Betts active in any leagues.
Betts continues to do little in offense Betts continues to do little in offense Updated 12/14/2008
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts ran just twice in Week 15's loss to the Bengals for seven yards. Analysis: Betts has a total of 21 yards on the ground over his last five games and is absolutely useless in Fantasy right now unless Clinton Portis gets hurt. Since that didn't happen in Week 15 against Cincinnati, you can forget about using Betts in Week 16 against Philadelphia.
Betts leads Skins in receiving Betts leads Skins in receiving Updated 12/8/2008
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: In the Redskins' 24-10 loss at the Ravens in Week 14, RB Ladell Betts saw playing time mainly in the second half due to falling behind and wound up leading his team in receiving yards with 57 yards on three catches. Betts also had 3 rush yards on six carries. Analysis: Betts saw extended playing time as the Redskins pulled Clinton Portis in the second half. Truthfully, his only Fantasy role serves as an insurance policy for those owners who have Portis and rely on him each week. He's not worth owning otherwise. The Redskins play at the Bengals in Week 15.
Betts makes 4 grabs Week 13 Betts makes 4 grabs Week 13 Updated 11/30/2008
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts caught four passes for 22 yards in Week 13's loss to the Giants. Betts also rushed once for three yards. Betts was backing up Clinton Portis, who was limited to 22 yards on the ground, as the Giants defensive line stopped Washington's running game. Analysis: Betts did little for Washington even with Portis struggling in Week 13. As long as Portis is getting the bulk of the carries, Betts can be left on the bench or on waivers. That goes double in Week 14 as the Redskins play the Ravens in Baltimore.
Betts scores TD, fumbles late Betts scores TD, fumbles late Updated 11/23/2008
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Washington RB Ladell Betts rushed five times for seven yards and a touchdown in Week 12's win over Seattle. Betts scored on a 1-yard run in the 1st quarter after Clinton Portis left the game for a quick injury break. Late in the game, the Redskins were driving to run down the clock and Betts fumbled to give the Seahawks a chance that they would not capitalize on. Analysis: Betts almost cost the Redskins the game. He scored the touchdown but did little else for Washington with Portis playing well. He remains only viable in Fantasy as a handcuff to Portis heading into Week 13 against the Giants.
Betts awaits Portis' status Week 12 Betts awaits Portis' status Week 12 Updated 11/21/2008
Ladell Betts, RB WAS
News: Redskins RB Ladell Betts (knee) is listed as probable for Week 12 at Seattle. He returned to action Week 11 against the Cowboys after missing three games with the knee injury. Betts had just one carry for one yard and 27 receiving yards. Analysis: RB Clinton Portis is once again a game-time decision with a knee injury Week 12, but he is expected to start. In some instance he is inactive, then Betts becomes a decent stopgap Fantasy option. Continue to track the news up until inactives.