Anthony McFarland
25-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
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YDS
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2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
McFarland was on the Steelers' practice squad to begin the 2022 season but was elevated to the active roster in Week 12 (for his lone game appearance) after Jaylen Warren sustained an injury. The 2020 fourth-rounder appeared in just one game and logged eight touches, but Pittsburgh still brought him back on a reserve/future contract during the offseason. McFarland has three years of experience with the team but will presumably have to settle for a backup role in 2023 if he lands a spot on the active roster. Read Past Outlooks
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Back on Pittsburgh's practice squad
McFarland signed with the Steelers' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
McFarland was waived by Pittsburgh on Thursday and ultimately went unclaimed. He has primarily been a member of the practice squad this season, but the 24-year-old has suited up three times to serve as a returner.
McFarland was waived by Pittsburgh on Thursday and ultimately went unclaimed. He has primarily been a member of the practice squad this season, but the 24-year-old has suited up three times to serve as a returner.
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Air Yards Per Game
0.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.17% Team Air Yards
0.0%% Team Targets
0.4%Avg Depth of Target
0.5 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.0% Targeted On Route
50.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Anthony McFarland Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 8"Weight
193 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.44 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
30.38 in
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Competing for RB3 spot
Mike DeFabo of The Athletic notes that McFarland has the inside track to be the third running back on the depth chart behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.
ANALYSIS
McFarland spent most of 2022 on the practice squad but did play one game in Week 12, when he posted 41 yards from scrimmage in replacement for Warren. McFarland, a 2020 fourth-round pick, hasn't done much in the NFL, recording just 146 yards on 42 carries in three seasons, but he could have more opportunities in 2023 with Benny Snell still unsigned. There's still no guarantee that the Steelers will dress a third running back on game days, so McFarland may have to show versatility on special teams if he wants to stay elevated off the practice squad.
McFarland spent most of 2022 on the practice squad but did play one game in Week 12, when he posted 41 yards from scrimmage in replacement for Warren. McFarland, a 2020 fourth-round pick, hasn't done much in the NFL, recording just 146 yards on 42 carries in three seasons, but he could have more opportunities in 2023 with Benny Snell still unsigned. There's still no guarantee that the Steelers will dress a third running back on game days, so McFarland may have to show versatility on special teams if he wants to stay elevated off the practice squad.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
After recording 113 rushing yards as a rookie in 2020, McFarland took on a minimal role last season after the Steelers drafted Najee Harris. McFarland spent nearly two months on injured reserve to begin the season due to an unspecified injury, and he was a healthy scratch in most games after being activated from IR. He totaled just four touches and is unlikely to be a fantasy-relevant running back as long as Harris remains healthy.
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Gets cut loose
McFarland was waived by the Steelers on Thursday.
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Healthy scratch against Cincinnati
McFarland (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Gets activated from IR
Pittsburgh activated McFarland (knee) from its injured reserve list Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Full practice Wednesday
McFarland (knee) was a full participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.
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Back at practice
McFarland (knee) returned to practice Monday.
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