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Rams | Kyren Williams says he is 'OK' after apparent injury on final play Mon Sep 28, 12:45 AM
Rams RB Kyren Williams looked like he might have been hurt while making a tackle on the final play of Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Williams said after the game that he is OK.
| Footballguys view: Let's hope so. Williams rushed 15 times for 88 yards while catching six of seven targets for 70 yards in Denver. He was far more effective than Blake Corum, who turned six carries and four targets into just 15 scrimmage yards. The Rams are off to a 1-2 start heading into a Week 4 trip to Philadelphia, so expect Los Angeles to continue leaning heavily on Williams, who now has two straight RB1 finishes, in an effort to avoid losing more ground in the NFC standings. |
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Rams | Corum held to 15 yards on 6 carries in loss to Broncos Mon Sep 28, 12:01 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum ran 6 times for 15 yards and also caught 2 passes for 0 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 8.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.5.
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Saints | Travis Etienne Jr. sidelined by apparent hamstring injury Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. left the field with a limp in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. He was initially designated as questionable, but did not return.
| Footballguys view: Etienne appeared to hurt his leg as he ran out of bounds to end a 16-yard run for a first down, although the Saints did not immediately announce an injury. He went to the medical tent before heading back to the locker room. According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, he reportedly battled a hamstring injury throughout the week. Etienne had 57 rushing yards before leaving the game on Sunday, which was a season high for the new Saint. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller were splitting work with Etienne out. The Saints play the Falcons in Week 4. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey took blows to the lip and throat in Sunday's game Sun Sep 27, 08:12 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was hit in the lip and in the throat on a play during Sunday's win over the Cardinals, and the blow to the throat left his voice raspy afterward. "I had to fix my helmet in the middle of the run," McCaffrey said.
| Footballguys view: It didn't slow McCaffrey down any. McCaffrey quietly logged 116 scrimmage yards and a diving TD to keep his fantasy investors satisfied. The 49ers face the Broncos in Week 4. |
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Cardinals | Love runs for 90 yards, one TD in loss to 49ers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love ran 21 times for 90 yards and also caught 5 passes for 19 yards and a touchdown on 5 targets in Sunday's 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He was projected for 10.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.4.
| Footballguys view: As some expected, once the Cardinals were in a game that was competitive from the beginning until the end, Love was the clear lead back. He may end up being a value pick in the third round even though he missed most of the preseason with a high ankle sprain. He is an every week RB1 going forward. |
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Seahawks | Price held to 15 yards on 5 carries in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price ran 5 times for 15 yards, also caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 3 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 10.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.7.
| Footballguys view: Price was not in at the goal line and appeared to lose the trust of the coaches during this game. It's hard to imagine him getting goal line carries when Zach Charbonnet is back, and maybe even before Charbonnet is back. For now, Price is a what-the-heck flex, but the matchups against the Chargers next week is very good. |
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Patriots | Henderson held to 23 yards on 8 carries in loss to Jaguars Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson ran 8 times for 23 yards and also caught 1 pass for 6 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was projected for 10.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.4.
| Footballguys view: One week after the Patriots appeared to commit to Henderson, they backed off of his Week 2 usage and went with Rhamondre Stevenson early in the second half. Of course it was to no avail as the Patriots offense was stuck in a ditch on the side of the road in this game. Henderson is just a what-the-heck flex in Week 4 at Buffalo as the Patriots try to figure out what they can get working on offense without A.J. Brown. |
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Bills | Cook runs for 154 yards, one TD in win over Chargers Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook ran 24 times for 154 yards and a touchdown and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He was projected for 17.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.4.
| Footballguys view: Cook fumbled on the first play for the Bills, and they still stuck with him on a day that the offense committed four more turnovers. Cook scored the clinching touchdown and showed that he can still be a strong fantasy RB1 when not much else is working for the Bills. |
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Chargers | Mitchell runs for 52 yards, one TD, Hampton 56 yards in loss to Bills Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell ran 8 times for 52 yards and also caught 3 passes for -5 yards and a touchdown on 3 targets in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 5.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 12.2.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell scored on a pop pass and was more effective than Omarion Hampton, who had 15 carries for 56 yards and did not catch his only target. Hampton did get a few carries close to the goal line, but the Chargers went away from him on the following play. Both Hampton and Mitchell are flex plays against Seattle next week in a very tough road matchup. |
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Dolphins | Hafley on De'Von Achane's knee injury: 'It does not sound optimistic' Sun Sep 27, 04:31 PM
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said after Sunday's loss to the Chiefs that the outlook for RB De'Von Achane "does not sound optimistic," adding that the team is still gathering information. Achane exited on the first drive with a knee injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game after 3 carries for 17 yards.
| Footballguys view: Usually what follows news like this eventually is an announcement of a season-ending injury. Jaylen Wright was out for this game, and Ollie Gordon II scored and looked capable as a lead back after Achane went out. Anything less than out for the year will be a win at this point if you have Achane. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye has three turnovers, pulled late as Jaguars rout Patriots 35-6 Sun Sep 27, 04:19 PM
Patriots QB Drake Maye committed three turnovers, a first-half fumble while starting to throw and two later interceptions, in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. The Jaguars scored two touchdowns off those turnovers, Maye was sacked three times, and QB Tommy DeVito replaced him once the game was in hand.
| Footballguys view: Maye forced the ball in the red zone to give Travis Hunter his first career interception and was pressing all day with the running game not giving him any help against the Jaguars. This offense isn't innovative, and without A.J. Brown, Maye is outgunned against good defenses. The Bills are up in Week 4, and while their defense is flawed, Maye will have to play a lot better to keep up with Josh Allen. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs scores three TDs in win over Jets Sun Sep 27, 04:05 PM
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, two rushing and the go-ahead score with 2:25 left, and finished with 164 yards from scrimmage in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets, giving him six touchdowns through three weeks.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs got the offense jumpstarted after early struggles with a long catch and run, and he was inevitable as the force that finished drives with touchdowns in the second half to help the Lions eke out another nerve-wracking home victory. The Lions offense hasn't been a dangerous downfield passing unit, but that hasn't stopped Gibbs from exceeding even the highest expectations through three weeks. |
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Commanders | RB Rachaad White returns to the game Sun Sep 27, 03:46 PM
Commanders RB Rachaad White returned to Sunday's game against the Seahawks after suffering a shoulder injury.
| Footballguys view: Per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, White made a brief trip to the locker room before returning to action. White finished the game with 35 yards on eight carries and he also turned his lone reception into a touchdown. He remains a what-the-heck flex-level play moving forward. |
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Jets | RB Breece Hall injured in the fourth quarter vs. Lions Sun Sep 27, 03:31 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Lions with 11:36 left. He was declared out with a thigh injury.
| Footballguys view: Braelon Allen becomes the lead back with Hall sidelined. Hall will probably miss time after being declared out so quickly. The Jets face Chicago next week, so Allen will be worth an RB2/flex look right off of the waiver wire. |
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Titans | Tyjae Spears limps off the field during Week 3 game at Giants Sun Sep 27, 03:28 PM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears limped off the field during Sunday's game at the Giants after a completion by QB Cam Ward. He was able to return, however. Spears entered the game listed as questionable.
| Footballguys view: Tony Pollard ran the ball effectively in this game and should be the clear lead back against the Ravens next week with Spears ailing. He's a flex play in Week 4, and can serve as your RB2 in a pinch. |
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Dolphins | De'Von Achane slow to get up, walks off with trainers after planting awkwardly Sun Sep 27, 01:15 PM
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane was slow to get up after a catch in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. He walked off the field with two members of the training staff flanking him. Achane appeared to plant awkwardly on the play.
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Titans | Tyjae Spears active for Week 3 at Giants, Cor'Dale Flott also active Sun Sep 27, 11:32 AM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears is active for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Giants after being listed as questionable. CB Cor'Dale Flott, a former Giant who was also listed as questionable, is active as well. The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter on Saturday with Spears' status in doubt.
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren (shoulder) expected to play vs. Bengals Sun Sep 27, 07:11 AM
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren, listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. RB Rico Dowdle (toe) has been ruled out for the game, leaving Warren in line to lead the backfield.
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Broncos | Jonah Coleman (high-ankle sprain) headed to IR, expected back in late October Sat Sep 26, 04:26 PM
Broncos rookie RB Jonah Coleman will be placed on short-term injured reserve on Saturday with a high-ankle sprain and will miss the next few games. Coleman is expected back for Denver's game against the Cardinals in late October. He had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Eagles | RB Tank Bigsby returns to full practice Sat Sep 26, 04:01 PM
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby (abdomen) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Bigsby after he returned Friday in a limited fashion. With Saquon Barkley good for Monday night against the Bears, Bigsby is in his usual backup spot behind him. Barkley is an RB1, and Bigsby is a high-value stash player on your bench. |
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Titans | Titans elevate Michael Carter with Tyjae Spears questionable Sat Sep 26, 12:37 PM
The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Giants, with RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable. Carter is one of many former Giants and Jets players returning to MetLife Stadium, where a heavy ground attack is expected on both sides in bad weather.
| Footballguys view: Spears is not expected to play in Week 3 against the Giants, so Carter gets the elevation here. The Titans will use a lot of Tony Pollard, and we like him as an RB3/flex option in this matchup. Without Spears, rookie Nicholas Singleton should be the next man up to spell Pollard. With rain in the forecast, the Titans could go 'mudding' with that combination at running back. |
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Broncos | Payton: Evan Engram blocking 'well' Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Friday that TE Evan Engram is blocking "well," which is part of the reason his snap count is up.
| Footballguys view: Payton is right. Engram has done a much better job in that department this season, and it's leading to more playing time. In his first season with the Broncos, Engram was only on the field for around 40 percent of their snaps. This year, that number is pushing towards 60 percent of the snaps. The Broncos are using a tight end by committee with Engram, Nate Adkins, and Adam Trautman. That lessens the fantasy value for Engram even though he's clearly getting more involved. We like him as a TE2 with upside. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley plans to play 'fearless' vs. Bears despite stinger Sat Sep 26, 12:19 AM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley plans to play "fearless" Monday night against the Bears as he eyes a return from a stinger injury. Barkley was limited in Thursday's practice with the shoulder injury before returning to full practice on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Eagles and Fantasy GMs here. A stinger is a scary injury, but Barkley has the right mindset. Both of his backups, RB Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and RB Will Shipley (foot), returned to practice (limited) on Friday as well. We like Barkley as an RB1 this week against the Bears as per usual. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley will play vs. Bears, 'in a good spot' with stinger recovery Fri Sep 25, 05:44 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley will play in Monday night's game against the Bears. Barkley is confident in how his recovery from a stinger is going and believes he is in a good spot. He was limited in practice on Thursday while wearing a cowboy collar.
| Footballguys view: When Barkley's imaging results were delayed earlier this week, people quickly assumed the worst. But Barkley laid those concerns to rest when he returned to practice on Thursday. He's expected to practice the next two days and play on Monday night. Add him to your lineup as an RB1. |
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Seahawks | Jadarian Price practices fully Friday, 'ready to go' for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 04:47 PM
Seahawks RB Jadarian Price, who was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, practiced fully on Friday and is playing in Sunday's game at the Commanders. "He's taken a ton of reps, I'm excited to see him go play," head coach Mike Macdonald said. "He's ready to go."
| Footballguys view: Price has looked ready for NFL action from the start of his career and can be relied on as an RB2 in this week's matchup against the Commanders. He's expected to split some touches with George Holani and Emanuel Wilson, as he has through the first couple of weeks. But Price's role and talent make him the preferred back in fantasy. It doesn't sound like there are any limitations on his workload, so treat him as you would without an injury designation. |
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Broncos | RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins cleared for Sunday; Jonah Coleman ruled out vs. Rams Fri Sep 25, 04:29 PM
Broncos RB RJ Harvey (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Friday and was not assigned a game status for Sunday night's Week 3 game against the Rams. Harvey was inactive for Denver's Week 2 win over the Jaguars after being listed as questionable. RB J.K. Dobbins (hip) also has no game status after a second straight full practice, while rookie RB Jonah Coleman (ankle) was ruled out after missing practice for the third consecutive day.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos' running back room has been banged up early this year, and they'll have Harvey and Dobbins active in Week 3. Coleman showed flashes in Week 2, and excitement about a growing role was starting to build. With Coleman out, expect Dobbins to handle the early-down work and Harvey to see the field on passing downs. Both are RB3s who likely need a touchdown to pay off in your starting lineup. |
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell (finger) questionable vs. Lions after second limited practice Fri Sep 25, 04:21 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) is questionable for Sunday's Week 3 game at the Lions after being limited in practice for the second straight day on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell was unexpectedly added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant. He showed up on Friday with his hand heavily taped up. He reportedly had his finger caught in a jersey, and the extent of the injury is still uncertain. If the tape job we saw on Friday is any indication of his availability this week, it's hard to imagine Mitchell out there. If he can't play, Isaiah Williams could get some extra run against his former team, the Lions. |
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle (toe) ruled out for Sunday against Bengals Fri Sep 25, 04:02 PM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 3 game against the Bengals. Dowdle did not practice in the team's latest session. Jaylen Warren sits atop the Steelers' running back depth chart.
| Footballguys view: Dowdle didn't practice all week and wasn't expected to play after leaving the fourth quarter of last week's game with a toe injury. Jaylen Warren is questionable for the matchup, potentially leaving rookie Eli Heidenreich at the top of the depth chart. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren (shoulder) questionable for Sunday vs. Bengals Fri Sep 25, 04:02 PM
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) is questionable to play Sunday against the Bengals. Warren was limited in practice this week.
| Footballguys view: Warren was expected to have a huge workload on Sunday with Rico Dowdle out, but his shoulder injury appears more serious than early-week speculation suggested. Although he practiced every day, he was limited in each practice. Behind Warren and Dowdle, rookie Eli Heidenreich would be the next man up. Heidenreich is a fun player from Navy who played a hybrid role as a running back and receiver in college, leaving Annapolis as their all-time scrimmage yardage leader. If Warren is active, he projects as a high-end RB2. If he can't go, Heidenreich moves into the streaming discussion, although the Steelers would likely opt for a more pass-heavy game plan. |
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Titans | Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable for Sunday against the Giants Fri Sep 25, 03:46 PM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: After back-to-back DNPs to start the week, Spears returned on Friday in a limited capacity. Even if he is active, a split with Tony Pollard and Nicholas Singleton on a bad offense makes him a risky start. The best move with Spears this week is to keep him on your bench. |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai (knee) a full participant in Friday's practice Fri Sep 25, 03:46 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai (knee) was a full participant in practice on Friday. Monangai did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Full participation for Monangai should have him on track to play Monday, despite Thursday's DNP. With Caleb Williams expected to be out, the Bears will likely opt for a run-heavy game plan. Monangai and D'Andre Swift are both viable RB2s, even against a tough Eagles run defense. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent DNP again Fri Sep 25, 03:34 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) did not practice again, according to the team's latest injury report. QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) also did not practice.
| Footballguys view: All signs are pointing to a Case Keenum start on Monday night, with Williams and Bagent both unable to practice. Expect a run-heavy game plan from the Bears, boosting both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai. Keenum has a long history as a serviceable backup but hasn't started a game since 2023. He could certainly surprise, but assuming he starts, all Bears pass catchers should be docked. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones (knee) has no game designation, set to play vs. Buccaneers Fri Sep 25, 02:46 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) has no game designation and is set to play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
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Saints | RB Travis Etienne Jr. returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Etienne was limited early in the week, but there was never any concern that he wouldn't be ready to go for this Sunday. The concern is entirely his workload, as he's split touches with Kendre Miller in Week 1 and Alvin Kamara in Week 2. He's an RB3 heading into this matchup against the Raiders. If his role grows, we'll have confidence ranking him a bit higher in future weeks, but it's hard to do that given what we've seen through the first two. |
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Saints | RB Kendre Miller returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Saints RB Kendre Miller (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Miller's absence yesterday was listed as an illness, so there's no injury to worry about here. However, Miller was inactive last week. With CJ Donaldson playing on special teams, he'll get the game-day nod over Miller. Expect Travis Etienne Jr., Alvin Kamara, and Donaldson to be active on Sunday, and Miller to be a healthy scratch again. Even if the Saints change their plans up, it's hard to project Miller in a fantasy-relevant role. |
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Rams | McVay confirms Kyren Williams, Blake Corum will keep splitting carries all season Fri Sep 25, 01:21 PM
Rams HC Sean McVay said on Tuesday that he envisions RB Kyren Williams and RB Blake Corum continuing to split carries for the rest of the 2026 season, answering "Yes" when asked and adding, "we look at it like we got two great backs, and those guys being able to spell each other is when we're at our best."
| Footballguys view: McVay has gushed about Corum since the end of last year, and the two have split touches at the start of the season. Williams edges Corum out on passing-down and red-zone work, giving him a much higher floor and ceiling. Corum gets enough work to be relied on as an RB3, but he'd need Williams to miss time for his ceiling outcome to materialize. |
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Dolphins | Caleb Douglas (ankle) ruled out vs. Chiefs, Jaylen Wright doubtful Fri Sep 25, 12:09 PM
Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) will not play in Sunday's home game against the Chiefs, head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters at his Friday press conference.
| Footballguys view: Douglas left last week's game with an ankle injury and couldn't practice through it in any capacity this week. In his absence, expect Malik Washington to see some extra work. Fellow rookie Chris Bell has been working through a knee issue as he recovers from ACL surgery, but he's expected to go and could see extra looks with Douglas inactive. However, De'Von Achane is really the only player you can confidently rely on in this offense right now, and "confidently" may oversell his utility. |
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) 'doubtful' to play against Chiefs Fri Sep 25, 11:01 AM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) is doubtful to play against the Chiefs, coach Jeff Hafley said on Friday, September 25. Wright was limited in Thursday's practice with the foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Wright has seen little opportunity in his young career, behind De'Von Achane on the depth chart. With Wright expected to miss Sunday, that could create a few more opportunities for Ollie Gordon II. But this Dolphins offense hasn't had many bright spots early in the season. Achane is a back-end RB1, and no one else might matter consistently in fantasy. |
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Packers | Jordan Love says 'our run game's got to improve' after 17 rushing yards vs. Falcons Fri Sep 25, 09:31 AM
"Our run game's got to improve. When you have a solid pass game and run game balancing each other, that always helps," Love said, adding that it was harder to commit to the run once the Packers fell behind. RB Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list and is likely to be suspended without pay after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
| Footballguys view: Packers QB Jordan Love passed for 312 yards while Green Bay's running game managed just 17 yards in Thursday night's loss to the Falcons. RB MarShawn Lloyd and RB Kaleb Johnson each received only four carries, with Lloyd gaining 11 yards and Johnson six. The offensive line didn't do much to help the run game, but the backs themselves were uninspiring. As the Packers wait for more information on Jacobs, don't be surprised to see them look to the trade market for added reinforcements. |
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Chiefs | RB coach: 'hard to take' Walker out, Johnson to 'get more opportunities' Fri Sep 25, 06:58 AM
Chiefs RB coach DeMarco Murray said Thursday that RB Ken Walker III "likes the ball a lot and I like giving it to him," but acknowledged rookie RB Emmett Johnson will see more work heading into the Week 3 game against the Dolphins. "Obviously, I want Kenneth to get into a groove and, as you guys have seen these first two games, it's hard to kind of take him out," Murray said. "But Emmett's done a great job and he's still learning. He'll continue to get more opportunities. I've just got to pull the trigger and get No. 9 out of there and put No. 10 in there."
| Footballguys view: Walker has been an absolute workhorse for the Chiefs through the first two weeks, leading the NFL in touches. Emmett Johnson has looked fantastic in his limited opportunities, leading the league in missed tackles forced per attempt. In what projects to be a big win for the Chiefs this week in Miami, don't be surprised if the Chiefs put Walker on ice at some point. Murray's comments mirror what Andy Reid said earlier in the week. Walker's impact on this offense has been undeniable, but there's a lot of season left. Get Walker in your lineup as a plug-and-play RB1, but don't expect him to maintain his pace of 28 touches per game for a full season. |
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Packers | MarShawn Lloyd slips to RB3 in Week 3 snaps, trails Kaleb Johnson Fri Sep 25, 12:10 AM
Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd finished third among Green Bay running backs in offensive snaps in Week 3. Lloyd played fewer offensive snaps than RB Kaleb Johnson for the first time in 2026.
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Falcons | Robinson runs for 194 yards, two TDs in win over Packers Thu Sep 24, 08:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson ran 29 times for 194 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 2 passes for 19 yards on 2 targets in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 19.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 34.3.
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Travis Etienne Jr. limited again, Kendre Miller added to injury report with illness Thu Sep 24, 05:57 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. remained a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Etienne has 17 carries for 71 yards through the first two games. RB Kendre Miller (illness) was added to the injury report as a non-participant, and WR Barion Brown (hamstring) did not practice again. DE Chase Young (calf) returned to full participation.
| Footballguys view: The Saints offense is exciting, but it's fair to say after two contests that Etienne is disappointing Fantasy GMs. Alvin Kamara returned to the field last week and robbed Etienne of snaps, touches, and opportunities. Etienne rushed eight times for 25 yards in the Saints' Week 2 win over the Ravens, adding two receptions for six additional yards. This week against the Raiders, consider Etienne a deep RB3/flex option. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones back on the field, O'Neill returns to full participation Thu Sep 24, 05:16 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) was back on the practice field after previously missing practice. LB Jake Golday also returned to the field, while RT Brian O'Neill and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins returned to full participation. Brett Thorson was the only Minnesota player listed as a DNP.
| Footballguys view: Jones tweaked his knee against the Bears in Week 2, and he had to miss Wednesday's practice. He's out there on Thursday, and Jones is trending towards playing against the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. We've got Jones in the RB3/flex range in this matchup. |
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell (finger) limited Thursday, Mason Taylor (thumb) out again Thu Sep 24, 05:07 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell was added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant due to a finger injury, his first appearance on the injury report for any reason this season. Mitchell has nine catches for 123 yards through two weeks. TE Mason Taylor (thumb), RB Kene Nwangwu (back), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), and LB Kiko Mauigoa (quad) all missed practice for the second straight day, while LBs Joseph Ossai (foot) and David Bailey (elbow) remained limited. Injury designations for Sunday's game at Detroit will be revealed on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell was a full participant on Wednesday, and now he's getting a limited designation. Against the Lions on Sunday, Mitchell would be a WR3/flex option if he plays in Week 3. Mitchell caught 6-of-12 tarhets for 63 yards in the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers. |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai misses Thursday practice with knee issue Thu Sep 24, 04:58 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai did not practice on Thursday, September 24, due to a knee issue.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Monday night, and the Bears may be starting Case Keenum at quarterback. That's bad news for all Bears skill-position players. Monangai rushed 10 times for 47 yards in the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Vikings, adding two receptions for 11 yards. He did that after fighting through a hamstring issue last week. If Monangai plays, we like him as an RB3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Ravens | Doyle says Devontez Walker can 'earn' bigger role with Zay Flowers still out Thu Sep 24, 04:54 PM
Ravens WR Devontez Walker played just 17 snaps in Week 2 against the Saints, catching one of two targets for 47 yards, while WR Chris Moore played 32 snaps and WR LaJohntay Wester played 31 with WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) sidelined and WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) on injured reserve. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said on Thursday that the team had a package of plays for Walker and added, "I am really happy with how he responded to his role, and just like throughout the year, guys' roles change. They kind of earn those roles, and he's an example of that." Doyle also addressed passing on a third-and-1 in the fourth quarter instead of handing off to RB Derrick Henry, saying, "I am very aware that Derrick Henry's on our roster. I love Derrick, and it really has to start with our run game. That's the way our offense is."
| Footballguys view: We've always had an appreciation for Walker in deep dynasty formats. A fourth-round pick (2024, North Carolina), Walker has been developing (and standing out at times) for the Ravens for a couple of offseasons. When Flowers is healthy, Walker is likely to return to 'healthy scratch' status (like he was in Week 1). |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey back at practice Thursday, Mike Evans works on side field Thu Sep 24, 04:06 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Thursday, as did LT Trent Williams and LB Dre Greenlaw. WR Mike Evans was seen working on the side field, while DE Nick Bosa was not on the field.
| Footballguys view: We'll see Wednesday rest days for veteran stars across the league. McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 2 win over the Dolphins, adding four catches for 43 yards receiving. He's a no-brainer RB1 anytime he's out there, and we expect him to be a centerpiece of what the 49ers do against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley expects to play against Bears despite injury Thu Sep 24, 04:04 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is reportedly expected to play against the Bears in Chicago despite an injury. The report does not specify the nature of the injury or Barkley's practice status.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Monday night in Week 3, so Fantasy GMs would like some clarity before Sunday. Watch Barkley's practice status through Saturday. Reports indicate Barkley underwent an MRI for the stinger he suffered in Week 2 against the Titans. At this time, Barkley is on track to play and we like him as an RB2 with upside in Week 3. |
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins limited Thursday for 'personal reasons' Thu Sep 24, 04:01 PM
Browns RB Quinshon Judkins was limited at Thursday's practice for "personal reasons" ahead of Cleveland's game against the Panthers. Judkins was on the field during the open portion of practice. Browns S Grant Delpit was limited for a second straight day.
| Footballguys view: Let's see if Judkins can get the personal stuff taken care of and practice on Friday as the team prepares for the Panthers in Week 3. Judkins had 12 rushes for 21 yards in the Browns' Week 2 win against the Bucs, adding five catches for 27 yards. We like him as a low-end RB2/flex option. |
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