Maurice Morris - #28 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 216 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/01/1979 |
| Birthplace | Chester, SC |
| College | Oregon |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2002, 2nd round, 22nd pick by Seahawks |
Many questions surround Lions' ground game
The Lions ended an 11-year run without a playoff appearance. A shorter, yet telling, current streak is a seven-year run without a 1,000-yard rusher.
Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: Thursday
The Lions will need to get their run game going against the Vikings' strong run defense in order to take pressure off of Matthew Stafford, writes Christian West.
Week 11 matchups to exploit or avoid
William Del Pilar studied the Week 11 matchups and warns you to avoid players like Eric Decker while exploiting Maurice Morris and Kellen Winslow.
Lions shuffle RB plans once again
Following a concussion to starter Jahvid Best and a voided trade, the Lions are adjusting at running back once again.
After blazing start, Best running on empty
After Week Two, Jahvid Best had the look of a fantasy monster. Now, his season can only be described as disappointing.
PLAYER NEWS
Morris had a season-high 109 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory over Tampa Bay.|||||||
In four consecutive starts, Morris has 252 yards and three TDs on 45 carries.
Morris carried the ball 11 times for 51 yards in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Packers.|||||||
With Jahvid Best still dealing with a toe injury, Morris could still be getting a decent share of carries in the Detroit backfield. Next Sunday, the Lions visit Tampa Bay, which is 27th against the run.
Morris totaled 37 yards on 18 carries in the Lions' 20-6 loss to San Francisco on Sunday.|||||||
Anyone who took a chance playing Morris in their fantasy championship after his strong performance the previous week against Arizona was likely disappointed. Morris has been filling in for injured starter Kevin Smith.
Morris, playing for the injured Kevin Smith, ran for a 64-yard score and finished with 126 yards rushing in Sunday's 31-24 loss to Arizona.|||||||
Morris rushed for 156 yards in his first 11 games this season.
The Detroit Lions have signed Morris to a three-year deal.|||||||
Morris rushed for 574 yards and caught 19 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns for Seattle in 2008.
