Zack Moss

Zack Moss

26-Year-Old Running BackRB
Cincinnati Bengals
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Moss will compete with rookie fifth-round pick Evan Hull and Deon Jackson for the privilege of backing up Jonathan Taylor this season. Moss entered training camp as the favorite as both the incumbent and the player with greater draft pedigree -- a 2020 third-round pick -- but he's now uncertain for Week 1 after suffering a broken arm at the end of July. Furthermore, Hull is no pushover and has plenty of pass-catching experience after serving as the workhorse at Northwestern. Moss did much better in his eight-game audition with Indianapolis last year than he did in the two prior seasons with Buffalo, playing well in a four-game stint as starter following Taylor's season-ending ankle injury, and it's worth remembering that Moss was probably a better player at Utah than Hull was at Northwestern. That said, Hull is faster and quicker than Moss, which could lead to a co-backup sort of situation. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Bengals in March of 2024.
Heading to Cincy
RBCincinnati Bengals
March 11, 2024
Moss agreed to terms on a two-year, $8 million contract with the Bengals on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Moss vaults to the No. 1 spot on the running back depth chart for Cincinnati, as the team also released Joe Mixon on Monday. The 26-year-old is cashing in after an impressive showing during Jonathan Taylor's absence from the Colts last season. Moss finished the 2023 campaign with a career-high 794 yards and five touchdowns on the ground to go along with 192 yards and two touchdowns across 27 receptions.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Zack Moss' 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
16.4%
 
Positive Run %
81.4%
 
% Yds After Contact
60.5%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.6
 
Rushing TD %
2.7%
 
Touches Per Game
15.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
41.7%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-0.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.01
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.1%
 
% Team Targets
6.8%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-0.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
73.0%
 
Drop Rate
10.8%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
7.2
 
% Targeted On Route
15.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.78
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Zack Moss' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
205 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.65 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
0 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
31.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
2020
The 2020 third-round pick enters his third season in Buffalo with more questions than answers. During his rookie year, Moss looked like a solid rotational player with an average of 4.3 yards per carry. In 2021 his YPC dropped sharply to 3.6 but an increase in receiving kept his overall production somewhat level with the previous year. However, the drafting of James Cook and signing Duke Johnson have put Moss' role on notice as the 2022 season approaches. Expect Cook to start chipping in on Singletary's workload right away, and the rookie could even leapfrog Moss in short order for the No. 2 role.
A third-round pick in 2020, Moss spent most of the season locked in a timeshare that didn't allow him or Devin Singletary to shine most weeks. Singletary amassed more raw production, but Moss might be the Bills' better bet going forward to emerge as a reliable backfield lead. A physical runner who not only seems to enjoy contact with defenders but has the balance and nimbleness to stay on his feet after a collision, Moss recorded 13 broken tackles on only 112 carries last year, the fourth-best rate in the league. (Singletary managed only nine on 156 totes). Moss also didn't see many targets as Josh Allen preferred gunning the ball downfield, but his college resume and strong performance when he was utilized as a receiver suggest he has significant room for growth in that area if given the chance. Despite those strengths, Moss remains a wild card for the upcoming campaign. Any back who has to share red-zone and goal-line carries with Allen, much less with another RB as well, is going to have trouble scoring TDs, and Singletary, a third-round selection in 2019, doesn't seem to be going anywhere. It might take an injury to clear up the logjam for touches in the Buffalo backfield.
A 2018 knee injury discouraged Moss from leaving for the NFL early, and he seemed to make the right decision after an impressive final season at Utah convinced the Bills to nab him in the third round of this year's draft. A physical back at 5-9, 223, with three-down potential, Moss doesn't just invite contact; he seeks it out so he can plow through more defenders on his way to the end zone. His outstanding balance allows him to stay on his feet through big collisions and gives him the potential for big gains after contact. That running style, and his college knee injury, do invite concerns about durability, but joining a backfield with Devin Singletary already in place should help keep Moss fresh and ready to hammer through another linebacker. Given their respective abilities, the duo could be interchangeable for the Bills rather than cleanly splitting early down and passing-down roles - a situation that would bode well for Moss' efficiency as he works behind a solid offensive line.
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Interested in re-signing
RBIndianapolis Colts
January 24, 2024
Moss said Tuesday that he would be interested in re-signing with the Colts this offseason, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Healthy finish to solid season
RBIndianapolis Colts
January 6, 2024
Moss (forearm) carried the ball six times for 30 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Saturday's 23-19 loss to the Texans.
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Returning to action Saturday
RBIndianapolis Colts
January 6, 2024
Moss (forearm) is active for Saturday's game against the Texans.
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Questionable for Saturday
RBIndianapolis Colts
Forearm
January 4, 2024
Moss (forearm) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans after practicing fully Wednesday and Thursday.
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Practicing fully Wednesday
RBIndianapolis Colts
January 3, 2024
Moss (forearm) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
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