Buffalo Bills
C.J. Spiller - #28 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/05/1987 |
| Birthplace | Lake Butler, FL |
| College | Clemson |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 9th pick by Bills |
Despite Spiller's strong season, Bills want to extend Jackson
C.J. Spiller proved he is no bust, but the Bills would still prefer to get an extension done with fellow RB Fred Jackson at some point.
Del Pilar's Mailbag: Wednesday edition
William Del Pilar answers your fantasy football WDIS Week 17 mailbag questions and recommends who to should start, bench or trade.
Patriots-Bills matchup of the day: Tuesday
Bills RB C.J. Spiller provides a good test for a Patriots run defense that needs to get better for the postseason.
Spiller's value increased, but not as featured back
Bills RB C.J. Spiller has impressed as a starter, but he is still not ready to be a featured back like Fred Jackson was when healthy.
Week 15 fantasy tips: RBs
The PFW staff brings you its Week 15 fantasy football tips at running back, giving you the inside track on your WDIS decisions.
Bills place RB Jackson on I.R.; claim RB Choice
Bills RB Fred Jackson was placed on injured reserve with a fracture to the fibula bone in his lower right leg.
Bills' offense bottled up again
In the past two games, the Bills have been outscored 71-18, falling to 5-4 and looking like a team that is a year or two away as opposed to this season's surprise playoff candidate.
Spiller getting on the field as a receiver
Bills RB C.J. Spiller was effective in his first extended time at receiver and should continue to get more snaps at that position.
Patriots-Bills matchup of the day: Wednesday
The Patriots' defense will have to keep a pair of talented Bills backs in check in the run game and in the flats.
Bills' offense humming with impressive line play
Although Ryan Fitzpatrick and Fred Jackson will get most of the attention this week, it's the Bills' offensive line that deserves some love for the team's early success.
Del Pilar's Digest: Fantasyland injuries and camp battles
Heading into fantasy drafts this weekend, we dig into what is happening to key players, whether through injury or training-camp battles.
Del Pilar's Digest: Running back busts
You're asking for trouble if you take the injury-prone Jahvid Best as one of your top running backs. See who ranks as busts and overrated at the RB spot.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 9
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the ninth pick in the NFL draft, including C.J. Spiller by the Bills in 2010.
Spiller still a major part of Bills' future
C.J. Spiller didn't live up to the hype as a rookie, but the team is expecting he'll be a much bigger contributor in Year Two.
Patriots-Bills matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 16 game between the Patriots and Bills: Bills KR C.J. Spiller vs. Patriots kick-coverage unit
PLAYER NEWS
Spiller was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Ray Rice.|||||||
Spiller ran for a career-best 1,244 yards on 207 carries and had six touchdowns. The third-year player's 6.0-yard per carry average tied for first in the NFL.
Spiller was held to 59 yards on 24 carries (2.5 yards per carry) by the Jets in the Bills' 28-9 victory on Sunday. He added 72 yards receiving and a touchdown.|||||||
Spiller averaged 6.0 yards per carry on the season. He finished with a career-high 1,244 yards on the ground.
Spiller finished with 22 carries for 138 yards in the Bills' loss to Miami on Sunday.|||||||
While he didn't have a touchdown, Spiller ran for his highest yardage total since the season opener.
Spiller made good use of his most carries in a month on Sunday (17), running for 103 yards and a touchdown against Seattle in Toronto on Sunday.|||||||
Spiller's good fantasy value should only increase in the season's final weeks after backfield mate Fred Jackson's injury.
Spiller ran for 77 yards and scored a TD in Sunday's win over the Jags.|||||||
Though Fred Jackson also ran well, Spiller is the back to own in Buffalo from a fantasy standpoint.