Roy Helu

Roy Helu

Position: RB
Height: 6-0    Weight: 219 lbs.

Born: December 7, 1988
College: Nebraska   (school history)
Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 4th round (105th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 6 (8397th overall since 1950)

• 5/20 Fanspeak.com Redskins: 5 Free Agents the Redskins Should Consider: Part II: Part 1 | Part 2 3. Larry Grant- -The Redskins are counting on London Fletcher to give them one more season, but the reality...
• 5/17 Fanspeak.com Redskins: 5 Other Offensive Players to Watch For this Season:: Though Leonard Hankerson may rank as the Redskins top offensive sleeper this year, there are plenty of other guys to watch for...
• 5/13 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Which Rookie Should Have the Best Season?: Typically a question like this is kind of a formality as it is typically the teams' first round pick, and if it's not...
• 5/8 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Early Offseason Roster Prediction: Offense: Based on the number of spots per position in my Offensive Roster Construction (with an addendum here) here are my predictions...
• 5/6 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Predicting the Redskins Stat Leaders for 2013: In the offseason down time I thought it would be fun to make predictions on who will be the Redskins statistical leaders in the...
• 5/3 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Redskins Offensive Position Battles:: Though the Redskins are returning nearly all of their starters and much of the roster that won the NFC East last season they will...

• 4/23 Money in the Banana Stand: Contrarian RB Rankings for the 2013 NFL Draft: In the same way that the Banana Stand has been using Dominator Rating and Height-adjusted Speed Score to help improve the evaluations...
• 4/5 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Washington Redskins Skill Position Snap Breakdown:: One question surrounding the Washington Redskins is what will be the position make-up of the Redskins offense. We know of course...
• 4/2 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Ranking the Washington Redskins Running backs and Fullbacks: Currently the Washington Redskins have four running backs with experience and a fullback, they will keep at least four backfield...

• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu injury update Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) said he is improving and expects to be ready for offseason workouts....[+] Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) said he is improving and expects to be ready for offseason workouts.

• 9/27 Mastersball.com: FAABulous Free Agents for Week 2: The NFL’s scheduling of Thursday night games every week this season caused all of the high stakes FF leagues and many smaller...
• 9/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu placed on IRThe Washington Redskins have placed RB Roy Helu (toe) on Injured Reserve....[+] The Washington Redskins have placed RB Roy Helu (toe) on Injured Reserve.
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu aggravates turf toe injury: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (turf toe) aggravated his turf toe injury in the Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals....[+] It is a pre-existing injury, according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
• 9/23 Stripe Hype: Scouting the Enemy: Q&A with Redskins Blog Riggo’s Rag:       Jeff Johnson of Riggo’s Rag, the official Redskins blog of the Fansided sports network, was kind enough...
• 9/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu listed as No. 2 RB: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu is listed as the second running back on the team's Week 1 depth chart released Monday, Sept. 3....[+]
• 9/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Mike Shanahan keeping RB starter secret: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan indicated Saturday, Sept. 1, that he has settled on a starting running back for Week...[+] 1, but he is keeping it a secret. He said RBs Roy Helu Jr. and Evan Royster have made 'tremendous progession' in pass protection, so the starter is believed to be one of the two.

• 8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Injury updates: Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said RB Roy Helu (Achilles') did not do much in practice...[+] Wednesday, Aug. 22. 'He didn't do too much today. A little bit, but not a lot,' Shanahan said. RB Tim Hightower (knee) practiced with the scout team and did more.
• 8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu injury update: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (Achilles') said he was doing a lot better, and took part in practice Wednesday, Aug. 22. Helu...[+] said he was able to do everything.
• 8/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu likely to miss preseason game: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (Achilles') is likely to miss the team’s preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, according to head...[+] coach Mike Shanahan.
• 8/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu injury update: Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (Achilles') missed practice Monday, Aug. 13, with Achilles' tendonitis,...[+] according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
• 8/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu misses practiceWashington Redskins RB Roy Helu (undisclosed) missed practice Monday, Aug. 13....[+] Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (undisclosed) missed practice Monday, Aug. 13.

• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu looking sharp: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu has stood out early in training camp. He has a better burst than the team's other backs competing...[+] for the starting running back duties.
• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster wants to be No. 1 running back: Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster is trying to take over the team's No. 1 running back duties. To win the starting job, he has...[+] to outperform RBs Roy Helu and Tim Hightower. 'We're all trying to do that. So it's going to be tough,' Royster said. 'You can't tackle him,' head coach Mike Shanahan said about Royster. 'He makes people miss. He knows how to cut and he knows when to cut.' Royster said he feels comfortable in the offense. He did note that the one thing he wants to improve on is his conditioning, as he felt he wasn't as prepared physically as he needed to be last season.
• 7/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Still have concerns about Roy Helu : Washington Redskins coaches still have some questions about RB Roy Helu. Helu struggles to consistently pick up chunks of yardage,...[+] and the team would like to see him do more than just take what’s there and be able to make something out of nothing. There also are questions about his durability. Injuries hampered Helu late last season and kept him out of most of offseason workouts. Head coach Mike Shanahan said the questions about Helu’s durability will remain until he can prove otherwise.

• 6/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu could have limited role: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu could be limited to 10 to 15 carries a game this season because the team is concerned about his...[+] durability.

• 4/24 Money in the Banana Stand: It Takes All Kinds: Bunky: Well, it takes all kinds. Spud: That’s what it takes? I always wondered what it took. David Mamet – State and...

• 12/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu limitedWashington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (knee, toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 29....[+] Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (knee, toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Uncertain why Ryan Torain has struggled this year: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Monday, Dec. 26, that he doesn't know why RB Ryan Torain has struggled so much...[+] this season, but he added RBs Roy Helu Jr. and Evan Royster have taken advantage of their opportunities more than Torain has.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu scratched after testing injury: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Monday, Dec. 26, that RB Roy Helu Jr. (toe, knee) was worked out before the...[+] Week 16 game, but he was scratched because he couldn't push off without pain.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu optimistic he'll be ready: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (toe, knee) is optimistic he'll be ready to play in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings....[+] He was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu expected to practice Wednesday: Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (toe, knee) took part in a limited practice session Tuesday, Dec....[+] 20, but he is expected to return to a full practice Wednesday, Dec. 21, according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu leads NFC in rushing over past three games: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. has posted 334 rushing yards over the past three weeks to lead the NFC. Helu's 73 attempts...[+] is also the leading mark during the span. He'll face the New York Giants in Week 15, a rush defense which ranks 22nd in the NFL by allowing 127.9 yards per game.
• 12/15 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Week 15 RB Rankings: Congratulations on advancing to the next round of your fantasy playoffs!! If you were lucky enough to advance with Arian Foster...
• 12/12 Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Rip Redskins: One week after scraping out a narrow win against the winless Colts, the Patriots made it intersting again today against the...
• 12/12 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Week 14 RB Rankings: It’s Fantasy Football playoff time and with that brings the stress of making the right adjustments to your lineup. This time...
• 12/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu to see plenty of work in Week 13: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. is expected to see a steady dose of carries in Week 13 against the New York Jets, and he should...[+] be involved in the screen game as well. The Jets rank 15th in the NFL against the run, allowing 114.1 rushing yards per game.
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu fined $7,500Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. has been fined $7,500 for a chop block penalty he received in Week 12....[+] Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. has been fined $7,500 for a chop block penalty he received in Week 12.

• 11/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | More on Roy Helu: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. was proclaimed the starter heading into Week 13 after he managed 108 yards rushing, and a...[+] 28-yard touchdown, in Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. “He got tough yards,” head coach Mike Shanahan said Tuesday, Nov. 29. “He broke tackles. He made some people miss. You could see elusiveness, some power. You saw some speed. That’s what you’re looking for in a running back.”
• 11/22 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Sneaky Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12: Slim pickings on the waiver wire this week, other than Kevin Smith of course. With bye weeks over and many owners out of playoff...
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu not a lead running back: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said RB Roy Helu Jr. is not ready to handle the workload of a lead running back....[+] 'I like Helu. He’s doing some great things,' Shanahan said. 'I don’t want to put too much pressure on him too early. He’s not ready for that. But he’s gaining experience, and I like what I see.' Despite splitting carries and playing largely on passing downs, Helu has led the Redskins in rushing in each of the past three games. Helu said Monday, Nov. 21, that coaches haven’t given him any hint about whether he might join the starting lineup soon.
• 11/12 Money in the Banana Stand: It Takes All Kinds: Bunky: Well, it takes all kinds. Spud: That’s what it takes? I always wondered what it took. David Mamet – State and...
• 11/9 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Trade Targets for Keeper Leagues: There comes a point in every fantasy football season when owners have to make a decision: Now, or next year? Well, at least for...
• 11/9 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Target Practice: Week 9 Standings: Target Practice is a list of Fantasy Football players that had at least eight passes thrown their way in the past weeks games....
• 11/9 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Week 10: Pick Up Artist: Quarterbacks - Matt Whitefield Carson Palmer (Raiders)                                                     ...
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu saw extensive time in Week 9 Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. played 64 of 67 offensive snaps in Week 9....[+] Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. played 64 of 67 offensive snaps in Week 9.
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu bothered by lost fumble: Washington Redskins rookie RB Roy Helu Jr. knew about 24 hours before the team's Week 9 game that he would be starting against...[+] the San Francisco 49ers. Setting a franchise record with 14 receptions didn't seem to faze him, as he was more upset with fumbling the ball away during the game. 'Just can't have that stuff,' Helu said. He accounted for more than half of the team's yardage, rushing for 41 yards (40 in the first half) and catching 105 yards worth of receptions. 'Helu has got the speed to make big plays,' said head coach Mike Shanahan. 'We have to get better offense. That's obvious. For an offense to work, you need 11 guys going in the same direction.'
• 11/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu big factor in pass game: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. caught 14 passes for 105 yards in Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers. He also rushed for...[+] 41 yards on 10 carries in the game. His 14 receptions were a franchise record.
• 11/1 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Sneaky Week 9 Waiver Wire Adds: Kind of a blah week on the waiver wire this week. But I guess fantasy owners are not complaining too much after all the injuries...

• 10/26 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Week 8 Bye Week Replacements: It is easy for fantasy owners not to care about bye weeks during fantasy drafts. Take the best player available, regardless of...
• 10/3 Sunday Morning Legend: Should You Pick-Up Ryan Torain?: And Mike Shanahan’s flavor of the week is… chocolate chip cookie dough… err… I mean Ryan Torain.  That’s...

• 9/20 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Sneaky Waiver Wire Adds after Week 2: This figures to be a busy week on the waiver wire after injuries to Jamaal Charles and most of the fantasy-relevant Cowboys on...

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