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Packers | Chris Brooks out vs. Bears; Lloyd, Johnson, Strong expected to make up backfield Fri Oct 9, 06:34 PM
Packers RB Chris Brooks has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears on Green Bay's final injury report of the week. Brooks left the Week 4 game with an ankle injury and missed all three of the team's practices this week.
| Footballguys view: With Pierre Strong Jr. already moved up from the practice squad to the active roster, the Packers are expected to go with a three-man backfield of MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, and Strong. Brooks has looked solid this year, especially as a receiver. He'll try to return next week, likely pushing Strong back to the practice squad. Lloyd and Johnson have some utility as RB3s in this matchup, but the poor run game and the Bears' defense make them both less-than-ideal options. |
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49ers RB Kaelon Black (illness) was a full participant in practice on Friday and has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Seahawks. Black had been limited by the illness in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: A limited practice on Wednesday, followed by back-to-back full participations, is a non-story that requires minimal coverage. Black is an RB4 worth stashing in case Christian McCaffrey misses time. But excitement about any stand-alone value after his 14-carry Week 1 performance has waned. |
Kaelon Black player page
Dolphins RB Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers from Washington.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders decided to move on from Allen after just 12 touches. He'll have an opportunity to climb the depth chart in Miami, with De'Von Achane out for the year. He's worth a stash in deep leagues. |
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Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is "all clear to play Sunday" against the Lions. The rookie had been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday while managing an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: This Lions-Cardinals matchup has the highest over/under of the week, and you can start lots of pieces in this matchup. While Love is managing this ankle recovery, he's probably capped from elite RB1 upside. But he's still a phenomenal talent getting a heavy dose of touches. Start him as an RB2, and expect his production to get better as he distances himself from the preseason injury. |
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Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Wright was added to the injury report as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Wright opened the week without an injury designation but was limited on Thursday with a foot injury. He was limited all of last week with that foot and a stinger, and it's unclear why he was added back to the report after a clean Wednesday. Ollie Gordon II looked good last week, and he's expected to lead the backfield for now. Wright could get more involved as he heals up. The Dolphins also claimed rookie Kaytron Allen, who could press for snaps in the coming weeks. Wright is a sit for now, but he's worth stashing as potential lightning to Gordon's thunder. |
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Seahawks RB George Holani (knee, ribs) is questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game against the 49ers. Holani was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a ribs injury.
| Footballguys view: Running back injuries are piling up for the Seahawks, who are still without Zach Charbonnet and also down Jadarian Price. If Holani can't go, Velus Jones Jr. and Robert Henry Jr. are next on the depth chart. Jones is a converted wide receiver, and Henry is a rookie who has yet to log an NFL snap. If Holani can't suit up, expect Emanuel Wilson to handle most, if not all, of the touches against the 49ers. |
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Giants RB Cam Skattebo (shoulder) carries no injury designation and is officially cleared to play in Sunday's game at the Commanders. Skattebo was limited in practice earlier in the week and wore a red no-contact jersey because of the shoulder injury before shedding it Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good that Skattebo cleared the injury report, but he hasn't looked like the player who took the league by storm last year. Especially as he manages this injury, expect Najee Harris to get extra work. This game against the Commanders has a wet, windy forecast, so the Giants could lean toward a run-heavy game plan. Skattebo is a solid RB2, while Harris is a fringe RB3. |
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Bears RB Kyle Monangai has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers with a thumb and toe injury, and he is in a walking boot for the turf toe. Head coach Ben Johnson said Monangai is week-to-week and that injured reserve isn't an option right now.
| Footballguys view: Monangai is out for Week 5 and potentially more as he manages a turf toe injury. D'Andre Swift is cleared from the injury report and should maintain the bulk of the backfield's touches, and he's a must-start RB1. Expect Roschon Johnson to mix in, making him a touchdown-dependent flex option. |
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The Eagles officially ruled out RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Barkley did not practice Thursday and was not seen at Friday's practice. He is one of six players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: With Barkley out, Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce are set to lead the backfield. The Eagles are dealing with multiple issues right now, including an unexpected retirement and the trade of two starting offensive linemen. Shipley has big-play speed and pass-catching upside, making him the more fun of the two backs. But Pierce's skill set could lead to touchdowns if he gets early-down and goal-line work. Shipley is a borderline RB2, while Pierce is more of a touchdown-or-bust desperation play. |
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Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. Dowdle was a limited participant in practice each day this week.
| Footballguys view: Jaylen Warren has been phenomenal over the last two weeks, racking up over 300 yards in Dowdle's absence. Dowdle was limited in practice all week. Warren has also had some extra time to rest up after last week's Thursday night game. Even if Dowdle is active, expect Warren to be the preferred back on Sunday. Warren is a top-ten running back if Dowdle is out. If Dowdle is active, Warren falls into the high-end RB2 tier while Dowdle is nothing more than a desperation flex. |
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Bears RB D'Andre Swift has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 game at Green Bay. Swift missed some practice time this week with hip and knee injuries, sitting out Wednesday before returning as a limited participant on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Swift was benched last week after dealing with a knee injury and coughing up an egregious fumble. With Kyle Monangai out for the matchup, though, Swift will lead the backfield. Ben Johnson has always preferred a two-man backfield, and Roschon Johnson should be involved as a change-of-pace player. Swift can be relied on as a back-end RB1, and Johnson as a risky RB3. |
D'Andre Swift player page
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty apparently injured his foot in practice on Thursday and did not practice on Friday ahead of Sunday's game at New England. Jeanty had been practicing fully with an ankle issue before he was added to the injury report on Thursday as limited with a foot injury. Coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty is questionable to play Sunday. If Jeanty does not play, rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. will start for a Raiders team that ranks last in the NFL in rushing.
| Footballguys view: When Jeanty was downgraded to a limited participant on Thursday, everyone assumed he was still working through his preseason ankle injury. A new foot injury completely changes his outlook, and Mike Washington Jr. becomes a must-add player in all formats. Jeanty's efficiency has dipped significantly this year from last year's already-shaky numbers. He's a risky play if active, and fantasy managers should plan to play without him in Week 5. |
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Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Kamara did not practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was limited again on Friday and seems more likely to play than not after logging back-to-back days. If he's active, Travis Etienne Jr.'s absence pushes him into RB2 consideration. If he can't go, touches would likely be split between Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson, both of whom would project as risk RB3s. |
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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty missed practice on Friday with an ankle injury and is questionable for Sunday's game at the Patriots. Jeanty was limited in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Thankfully, the Raiders play early Sunday, so if Jeanty is inactive, there won't be a shortage of pivot options. Jeanty has been managing a sprained ankle for nearly seven weeks after going down in a preseason practice. If he can't go, Mike Washington Jr. will shoot up the ranks into the RB2 tier. If Jeanty is active, though, you can't possibly bench him. He may benefit from a week off, but we'll hope for clarity before inactives are declared on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET. |
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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson said Friday he is "ready to go" for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Explaining what happened late in Sunday's win over the Bills, Stevenson said: "I just got rolled up on. Just a little scare." Stevenson (knee) was limited at practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson could be limited in this matchup, as he was in practice all week. Usage could shift slightly toward TreVeyon Henderson, who moves into the top 24 and has more upside in this matchup than he would alongside a healthy Stevenson. Stevenson can still be relied on as an RB3, but the health of both backs flips their typical spots in weekly rankings. |
Rhamondre Stevenson player page
Packers RB Chris Brooks (ankle) was not practicing on Friday, his third straight day out. Brooks also missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Commanders RB Rachaad White (shoulder) will play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Giants, head coach Dan Quinn said on Friday. White was limited in Wednesday's practice while working in a non-contact jersey.
| Footballguys view: White's return was hinted at when the Commanders released Kaytron Allen on Thursday. White has been the Commanders' best running back this year. He, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Austin Ekeler are expected to split duties. White has the most upside of the bunch, but he's a risky start in his first game back and is falling into RB3 consideration. |
Rachaad White player page
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty was not on the field during the media viewing period of Friday's practice. Jeanty was limited on Thursday due to an ankle and foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty was a full participant on Wednesday, a limited participant on Thursday, and looked like a DNP on Friday. This is not the trajectory fantasy managers want to see. Mike Washington Jr. should be picked up in all leagues with a chance to be the lead back this week if Jeanty can't go. We'll get more information after Friday's practice, but fantasy managers should plan for Jeanty to be out on Sunday. |
Ashton Jeanty player page
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) was spotted at practice "once again" on Friday. Stevenson was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday while dealing with the knee injury.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson practiced on Wednesday and Thursday, but both were logged as limited participations. He seems on track to play, but we'll get more news after the final injury report comes out this afternoon. |
Rhamondre Stevenson player page
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (hip, knee) should be able to play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Packers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Friday. Swift did not practice Wednesday and was limited on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: With Kyle Monangai expected to miss this week, the Bears will be counting on Swift to handle the bulk of the backfield touches in a rivalry matchup against the Packers. Roschon Johnson got some work last week when Swift was benched, and he'll likely get some change-of-pace work in this matchup, too. If Swift is active, though, which seems increasingly likely, he'll be a high-end RB2. |
D'Andre Swift player page
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was not spotted at practice on Friday. Barkley, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, also did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in doubt.
| Footballguys view: Barkley isn't expected to play this week and may miss even more time after that. In his absence, expect Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce to work as a complementary backfield duo. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ran 21 times for 165 yards and a touchdown and also caught 2 passes for 10 yards and a touchdown on 3 targets in Thursday's 24-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 12.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 30.5.
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Bears RB Kyle Monangai is dealing with a turf toe injury that places uncertainty around his availability over the next one to two weeks. Monangai is hoping to play through it, and the team and player are still managing the situation. He has missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Monangai ranks seventh in the NFL with 324 rushing yards.
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Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) was limited in practice on Thursday. He was also limited on Wednesday after missing Week 4 with the injury. Pittsburgh hosts the Colts on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Just a few days ago, Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said Dowdle is making progress in his attempt to return from a toe injury. That progress has him limited so far in two days of practice. If Dowdle is available in Week 5, we like him in the deep flex range against the Colts. |
Rico Dowdle player page
Commanders RB Kaytron Allen, a 2026 sixth-round pick by Washington, was released.
| Footballguys view: Allen has been bothered by various injuries this year, but the rookie two-down banger should be able to land on another roster. It's interesting that the Commanders gave up on him after a month of the regular season. We'll see where Allen lands in the near future. |
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Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Kamara left Week 4's game with a knee injury that checked out. Now, he's been limited due to a back issue. The veteran back is up against the Vikings in Week 5, making him a flex option. |
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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (not injury related) was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
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Bears RB D'Andre Swift (hip/knee) was limited in practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session.
| Footballguys view: The return to the field is a step forward for Swift ahead of Sunday's game at the Packers. Kyle Monangai is working through a turf toe injury, and his availability for the next couple of weeks may be uncertain. Swift should play, and we might see more Roschon Johnson if Monangai can't go against the Packers. |
D'Andre Swift player page
Titans RB Tony Pollard returned to practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans. Pollard did not practice on Wednesday because of a foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Same as it ever was. Pollard has missed practices this year, but he suits up and plays through his various ailments. Ankle and now foot problems have bothered the veteran running back this year. Against the Texans on Sunday, we see Pollard as a low-end RB2/flex option. |
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Bears RB Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) did not practice on Thursday, his second straight absence. RB D'Andre Swift returned to practice in a limited capacity on the same day.
| Footballguys view: Reports suggest Monangai has a turf toe injury, placing uncertainty around his availability over the next 1-2 weeks. Turf toe is a tricky injury to deal with, and it's best to let them heal as much as possible. If Monangai has to miss time, Roschon Johnson might be in line for more work behind Swift. |
Kyle Monangai player page
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Charbonnet is working his way back from the knee injury that cut his season short last year. He's been ruled out for Week 5, but a return in Week 6 is possible. He should have already been stashed off the waiver wire. |
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Seahawks RB George Holani (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Holani is dealing with a ribs issue, and that always comes down to pain tolerance. He's expected to be out there against the 49ers in Week 5, and that makes him an RB4/deep flex option for Fantasy GMs in PPR leagues. |
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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49ers RB Kaelon Black (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Love is not 100 percent, but he's trending toward playing against the Lions on Sunday. We like him as an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. Tyler Allgeier could give him a breather more often if the talented rookie back needs to be on a snap count. |
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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) was not seen during the open portion of practice on Thursday. Barkley did not practice on Wednesday and was called "week-to-week" with the hamstring injury on Monday. The Eagles play the Jaguars on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here as Barkley is not expected to play in Week 5. Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce will split carries with Shipley likely being the lead back. We've got Shipley in the RB3/flex range for Fantasy GMs this week. |
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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee), in shoulder pads and a practice jersey, left the locker room as players prepared for practice on Thursday, Mike Reiss reported. His level of participation will be known later in the day. Stevenson was limited in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson was limited on Thursday, but it seems like he's on track to play against the Raiders in Week 5. Even though he's not 100 percent, if Stevenson plays we like him in the RB2/flex range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
Rhamondre Stevenson player page
Giants RB Najee Harris was back at practice on Thursday. Harris did not practice on Wednesday due to a personal reason.
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Giants RB Cam Skattebo (shoulder) was out of the non-contact jersey at practice on Thursday. Skattebo was limited in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: He was limited on Thursday, but getting out of the non-contact jersey shows he's on track to play. Against the Commanders in Week 5, we like Skattebo as an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Jets RB Breece Hall was not seen at practice on Thursday. Hall, who has a quadriceps injury, also did not practice Wednesday and has been called "week-to-week." The Jets host the Browns on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Jets HC Aaron Glenn was the one who said Hall is still "week to week." That means we should see more from Braelon Allen. With Hall on the mend and likely out of action, we've got Allen in the RB2/flex range against the Browns in Week 5. |
Breece Hall player page
Packers RB Chris Brooks (ankle) remained out of practice on Thursday. Brooks also did not practice on Wednesday, when head coach Matt LaFleur said he "will be out today."
| Footballguys view: Two "DNP" designations to begin the week says that Brooks is on the wrong side of questionable. MarShawn Lloyd should be the lead back for the Packers, and (so long as he doesn't fumble again) Kaleb Johnson will get some work in the backfield as well. |
Chris Brooks player page
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report. Love has been dealing with an ankle issue, and Tyler Allgeier out-snapped him in Sunday's loss to the Giants. The Cardinals host the Lions on Sunday.
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Seahawks RB George Holani was limited in practice on Wednesday with a ribs injury. Seattle hosts the 49ers on Sunday.
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Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) remained limited at practice on Wednesday. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet won't play this week against the 49ers.
| Footballguys view: Charbonnet won't play this week, but there's a chance he'll play next week as the Seahawks play on Thursday Night Football against the Broncos in Week 6. He's limited at practice on Wednesday, so we'll see what the team decides about his Week 6 status early next week. Emanuel Wilson leads the Seattle rushing attack for one more week. |
Zach Charbonnet player page
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley did not practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury that has him "week-to-week".
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are fighting through a few things as they travel to London this week. RB Will Shipley is next up in the Eagles' backfield, with Tank Bigsby headed to injured reserve. We like Shipley as an RB3/flex play in Week 5 against the Jaguars. |
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Titans RB Tony Pollard (foot) did not practice on Wednesday as Tennessee began preparations for Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel did say there's a chance Stevenson plays in Week 5 after getting injured late in Week 4. If Stevenson can't play, TreVeyon Henderson would be in line for a large workload. |
Rhamondre Stevenson player page
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (hip) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: With Swift banged up, the Bears can easily turn to Kyle Monangai again. After 30 carries a week ago, Monangai did get banged up with a toe injury. We'll see if Swift can get out there later in the week and suit up for Week 5 against the Packers. |
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