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Saints | Saints claim Audric Estime, a possible 'telling sign' on Travis Etienne Jr.'s return Tue Nov 3, 04:15 PM
The Saints claimed RB Audric Estimé off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Estimé was released by New Orleans in September.
| Footballguys view: The claim "might be a telling sign" for RB Travis Etienne Jr., who is eligible to return from injured reserve (hamstring), because activating him would bring the Saints up to five running backs on the 53-man roster. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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Cardinals | Bam Knight in concussion protocol, status in doubt Tue Nov 3, 04:01 PM
Cardinals RB Bam Knight is in the concussion protocol, leaving his status in doubt.
| Footballguys view: RB Evan Hull is on the roster and will be active, and the Cardinals can elevate RB Jerome Ford from the practice squad if needed. But Tyler Allgeier's path to workload is clear. His matchup against the Seahawks is tough on paper, but D'Andre Swift ran for three touchdowns in Seattle on Monday Night Football. |
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Lions | Sione Vaki emerges as change-of-pace back, 'gained a lot of trust' per Dan Campbell Tue Nov 3, 03:24 PM
Lions RB Sione Vaki had career highs of 11 carries and 65 yards in Sunday's win over the Vikings, spelling RB Jahmyr Gibbs, who ran 23 times for 153 yards.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs leads the NFL with 191 touches through seven games. "He was going to need to get some carries for us, some significant carries. They needed to be real yards, and he was going to need to be able to pass protect for us," head coach Dan Campbell said of Vaki. Don't expect the Lions to lighten Gibbs' workload noticeably, but having a viable alternative is helpful. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love headed to IR with high-ankle sprain, Allgeier takes over as lead back Tue Nov 3, 01:56 PM
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is headed to injured reserve with a right high-ankle sprain, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
| Footballguys view: The move will sideline the rookie for a minimum of four games, with the Seahawks, Rams, Chiefs, and Commanders next on the schedule. Love's ankle got rolled underneath him in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win over the Cowboys, and he did not return; it is the third ankle injury of his rookie season. RB Tyler Allgeier, who ran for 147 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries and caught five passes for 44 yards and another score against Dallas, takes over as the lead back, although Bam Knight will also be a factor once he's cleared from the concussion protocol. |
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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten only player not spotted at Tuesday's practice Tue Nov 3, 01:08 PM
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (foot) was the only player not spotted during the open media portion of practice on Tuesday. Tuten was estimated as a non-participant on Monday's practice report. Jacksonville plays at Baltimore on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: The short week doesn't do Tuten any favors, as the timeline is condensed with the Thursday night kickoff. That said, the Jaguars could just be giving him a break because of that -- especially after he handled a heavy workload in Week 8. If Tuten were to miss the contest, Chris Rodriguez Jr. becomes the primary back. We'll be following up on this one as developments warrant. |
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Titans | Teams interested in Tony Pollard, but Titans 'isn't engaging (yet)' Tue Nov 3, 10:09 AM
Teams are interested in Titans RB Tony Pollard, but Tennessee isn't engaging (yet). The Titans had consistently told teams that DT Jeffery Simmons would not be traded before deciding last Tuesday to listen to offers for him.
| Footballguys view: Whether their stance will change remains to be seen. Regardless, Pollard is an attractive option for any contender looking for help at the position. His contract is very affordable, relative to the veteran market, and he continues to produce at a torrid pace. How hot has it been? Pollard is the RB1 overall in fantasy over the last three games. |
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Bears | Swift runs for 69 yards, three TDs in win over Seahawks Tue Nov 3, 12:01 AM
Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift ran 27 times for 69 yards and three touchdowns and also caught 2 passes for 10 yards on 3 targets in Monday's 34-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 15.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 26.9.
| Footballguys view: The three touchdowns boost Swift's league-leading total to 10 (Buffalo's Josh Allen has nine). Swift is the first Bears player with 10 rushing TDs in a season since Raymont Harris had 10 in 1997. He is the first Bears player with 10 in the Bears' first eight games since Rick Casares had 11 in 1956. |
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Jaguars | Chris Rodriguez Jr. estimated as limited after Monday walkthrough Mon Nov 2, 07:51 PM
Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. was estimated as a limited participant due to a hand injury after Monday's walkthrough. Rodriguez ran for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Colts.
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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten estimated as non-participant on Monday Mon Nov 2, 07:51 PM
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (ankle/foot) was estimated as a non-participant on Monday's practice report. Tuten ran for 104 yards and a touchdown and added 55 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in Sunday's win over the Colts.
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Giants | Harbaugh says Giants 'open for any calls' at deadline; Taylor biggest name linked Mon Nov 2, 07:47 PM
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Monday the team is "open for any calls" and looking to be aggressive ahead of the trade deadline. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is the biggest name connected to the Giants, while Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's season-ending injury has raised the question of whether Ravens RB Derrick Henry could become available. Both Taylor and Henry are under contract beyond this season, and Harbaugh said a move "wouldn't want to be a one-and-done kind of thing. You want to have a short-term and a long-term win if you're going to do it with draft capital." The Giants also figure to be in the market for defensive tackles, edge rushers and receivers.
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Commanders | Jeremy McNichols expected to miss 'multiple months' Mon Nov 2, 07:21 PM
Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols is expected to miss multiple months with a foot injury, per a source. McNichols is getting additional opinions on the injury on Tuesday. RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) is already on injured reserve, leaving Rachaad White, Austin Ekeler, Craig Reynolds and Devin Neal as Washington's healthy running backs.
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love apparently has 'new' ankle injury, per Mike LaFleur Mon Nov 2, 04:49 PM
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love apparently has a "new" ankle injury, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Love was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Cowboys with an ankle injury after nine carries for 23 yards. RB Tyler Allgeier rushed for 147 yards in Sunday's game, and with RB Zonovan Knight in the concussion protocol, the Cardinals' backfield depth is thin, which makes a trade of Allgeier less appealing for Arizona. It might also make him a viable fantasy option in a tough matchup against the Seahawks in Week 9. |
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Seahawks | Rookie Jadarian Price activated, Charbonnet to debut Monday vs. Bears Mon Nov 2, 04:05 PM
The Seahawks activated rookie RB Jadarian Price from injured reserve ahead of Monday night's game against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: Of course, Price's return further complicates an already-complicated backfield. Seattle also gets back RB Zach Charbonnet, who will make his 2026 season debut Monday night. You're likely taking your chances if you rely on either, but it's safe to assume those doing so aren't doing it by choice. |
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt to stay on IR for at least two more games Mon Nov 2, 03:21 PM
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) will remain on injured reserve for at least two more games, head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt was placed on injured reserve after re-injuring his groin in mid-October. We'll continue to watch for more, but for now Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler are the healthy backs on the roster. Jeremy McNichols, who started against the Eagles Sunday night, suffered a foot injury that is believed to be serious. |
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Commanders | Dan Quinn 'concerned' Jeremy McNichols' 'mid foot' injury is serious Mon Nov 2, 03:21 PM
Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols has a "mid foot" injury, and head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that he's concerned it's serious.
| Footballguys view: Quinn said the team will consider bringing in some running back help if that proves to be true. As things stand now, Rachaad White, who delivered an RB16 (through Sunday night) performance, and Austin Ekeler are the healthy backs on the roster. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on injured reserve. The Commanders play the Rams on Sunday. |
Jeremy McNichols player page
Giants | Cam Skattebo works on the side with trainer in first post-bye practice Mon Nov 2, 02:54 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo, who injured his hamstring on his long overtime run against the Texans in Week 7, worked on the side with a trainer in the team's first practice after the bye on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Giants head coach John Harbaugh described RB Cam Skattebo as "day-to-day" on Monday. Skattebo ran 17 times for 124 yards and a touchdown and also caught 1 pass for -3 yards before suffering the injury in overtime in Houston. With RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. on IR, Devin Singletary is the only healthy back on the roster, although RB Eric Gray is back with the team and practicing today. The Giants are also rumored to be interested in trading for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. Stay tuned. There will undoubtedly be more to come this week. |
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Packers | LaFleur 'would anticipate' Josh Jacobs remaining with Packers amid NFL process Mon Nov 2, 02:27 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur addressed RB Josh Jacobs on Monday after case files involving Jacobs were released on Friday. "We're aware of the prior allegations on Josh. We're going to allow the NFL to do its process," LaFleur said. "But I would anticipate him being a member of us moving forward."
| Footballguys view: The NFL's investigation into Jacobs remains open and active and is now looking into the most recent allegations, as well as seeking additional information and evidence. We're all flying blind on this one, but if you're currently rostering and planning to play Jacobs, you'll need to monitor developments before making lineup decisions each week. |
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Saints | Saints weighing whether to open Travis Etienne Jr.'s return window Mon Nov 2, 12:37 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday that the team is still deciding whether to designate RB Travis Etienne Jr. for return from injured reserve this week.
| Footballguys view: Etienne has been out since Week 3 with a hamstring injury. If his practice window opens, the Saints will have 21 days to activate him. Until Etienne returns, Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson will split the workload, with Kamara the most viable fantasy option. Worth noting, the Saints fired run game coordinator T. J. Paganetti. Run-game issues have plagued the team this year. So even if Etienne returns, we should keep our expectations in check. |
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Broncos | Sean Payton won't answer 'internet gossip' on reported Jonathan Taylor interest Mon Nov 2, 11:51 AM
Broncos head coach Sean Payton declined on Monday to address reported interest in Colts RB Jonathan Taylor and other skill players. "George (Paton) and I will spend time looking at the team and anywhere we can improve it, but I'm not going to answer questions about internet gossip," Payton said.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos had been reported among the teams interested in Taylor after the Colts were said to be open to trading him. We'll be watching for more. The trade deadline is Nov. 10. |
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Texans | DeMeco Ryans: 'no significant update' on David Montgomery Mon Nov 2, 11:17 AM
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday there is no significant update on RB David Montgomery (groin). Ryans said the team will see how he progresses throughout the week. Montgomery was ruled out of the Week 7 game against the Giants with the groin injury.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery suffered the injury during Week 5 against the Titans. He has missed the last two games while the Texans were on a Week 8 bye. Montgomery's availability this week will depend on his participation in practice later in the week. Remember, while Montgomery has been sidelined, running back Woody Marks has handled the primary workload in Houston's backfield. |
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Jets | Breece Hall 'ready to return' after sitting out Sunday; RB won't be traded Mon Nov 2, 10:21 AM
Jets RB Breece Hall is now ready to return to the field after the Jets played without him on Sunday. New York lost to the Raiders 38-33 in Hall's absence.
| Footballguys view: In addition, Hall will not be traded at the deadline, head coach Aaron Glenn said on Monday. "Breece is still a part of this team," Glenn said. "I've said it before: We're in the business of keeping good players, and he's one of our better players, so he'll be here." Braelon Allen has run for 357 yards and one touchdown in Hall's absence over the past four weeks, leading some fans to wonder whether New York trading Hall is a possibility. The next question is whether we will see more of a shared workload going forward. Stay tuned. |
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Broncos | Jonah Coleman plays 41 snaps to J.K. Dobbins' 13 vs. Chiefs Mon Nov 2, 08:50 AM
Broncos rookie RB Jonah Coleman played 41 offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Chiefs. RB J.K. Dobbins played 13 snaps.
| Footballguys view: Coleman out carried Dobbins 11 to 7, and the rookie ran 16 routes to Dobbins' 2. Coleman had a 17% target share. As Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke noted, Coleman was already the top waiver-wire pickup last week, but he's a must-add in leagues where he's available. There has been talk of Denver considering trading for a running back. Still, the team might reconsider based on Coleman's 100-yard performance, including a 51-yard gain after catching a short pass from Bo Nix to set up Denver's go-ahead touchdown. The Broncos play the Panthers in Week 9. |
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Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. out-snaps Ashton Jeanty 38-25 in win over Jets Mon Nov 2, 07:31 AM
Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. played 38 offensive snaps to RB Ashton Jeanty's 25 in Sunday's 38-33 win over the Jets, roughly a 60-40 split in Washington's favor. Head coach Klint Kubiak said after the game that Jeanty's limited carries were "my call" and that Jeanty remains "a big part of our team."
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Tristan Cockcroft suggested, the reasons for Jeanty's in-game benching are unclear, but Washington's usage -- both this week and in earlier games -- signals his importance as an insurance policy. That said, it seems likely that Jeanty will resume his starter's role in Week 9 against the 49ers. Cockcroft pointed to Washington's 3.3-yard-per-carry average -- and the fact that he was stuffed at the line six times -- while Jeanty provided the Raiders some utility in the receiving game (three catches, 64 yards). All that said, this is a situation we'll watch closely. |
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Dolphins | Hafley needs to teach Ollie Gordon II 'how he has to react' after penalty Sun Nov 1, 08:03 PM
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said on Sunday that he wants to keep his conversation with RB Ollie Gordon II private after Gordon's unsportsmanlike penalty against the Patriots but added: "Ollie's a young player who has a lot of fire and energy to him. I need to do a good job of teaching him how he has to react in situations."
| Footballguys view: Gordon, who carried the ball 19 times for 69 yards, drew the costly penalty for trash-talking Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane. QB Malik Willis said of his sideline interaction with Gordon after the penalty: "Ollie is a competitor and cares about the game a lot, but I had to tell him that he's dead a** wrong." Remember: Hafley pulled Gordon out of a preseason game against the Commanders after he drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. We'll be watching for any fallout when the Dolphins begin preparing to play the Lions in Week 9. |
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Broncos | Dobbins held to 13 yards on 7 carries in win over Chiefs Sun Nov 1, 07:40 PM
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins ran 7 times for 13 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He was projected for 8.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.3.
| Footballguys view: Dobbins, who had 14 snaps in this one, has fallen well behind rookie Jonah Coleman, who had 40 snaps. According to Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke, Dobbins will likely still receive five to 10 carries per game, but that's not enough to put him in fantasy starting lineups. He is just a handcuff at this point. Once RJ Harvey returns from IR, Dobbins could be phased out of the offense completely. |
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Chiefs | Johnson runs for 15 yards, 128 receiving, one receiving TD in loss to Broncos Sun Nov 1, 07:40 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson ran 1 time for 15 yards and also caught 5 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown on 5 targets in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 4.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.8.
| Footballguys view: Johnson continued to demonstrate he's one of the best plug-and-play handcuffs in the league. As a standalone play, he may seem like a good waiver-wire target considering his fantasy production, but Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke notes the rookie's role has been decreasing on early downs rather than increasing. |
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Broncos | Jonah Coleman handles the bulk of the workload Sun Nov 1, 07:25 PM
Denver Broncos rookie running back Jonah Coleman turned in a breakout performance in Week 8, leading the team to a 28-24 come-from-behind victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Though his day got off to a sluggish start, Coleman exploded for a pair of big, late plays to seal the win and likely a leading role going forward. As ESPN.com's Tristan Cockcroft noted, Coleman finished with 20.4 fantasy points, pacing the Broncos backfield in snap rate (68%), carries (11), and touches (15) for the second consecutive week. Coleman's receiving usage was notable (16 routes, five targets). The Broncos will face Carolina in Week 9. |
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Jets | Jets have had no 'serious internal discussions' about trading Breece Hall Sun Nov 1, 06:43 PM
The Jets have not had any serious internal discussions about trading RB Breece Hall ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 10 trade deadline, according to multiple sources. The team views Hall and RB Braelon Allen as capable of forming one of the NFL's best running back duos, though it does not plan to sign Hall to an extension. "He's an important part of what we're doing, what we're building," head coach Aaron Glenn said of Hall on Sunday. Teams that miss out on Colts RB Jonathan Taylor are expected to check in on Hall, and an aggressive offer could force an unforeseen discussion.
| Footballguys view: Glenn probably won't be this team's head coach next season, so the opinion of GM Darren Mougey is more important than Glenn's ideas about what the team is building. Mougey is the one building it, and there's no reason for him to build to Glenn's preferences with the team now at 2-6. |
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Broncos | J.K. Dobbins 7 snaps, Jonah Coleman 6 through first quarter vs. Chiefs Sun Nov 1, 05:03 PM
Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins played seven snaps and rookie RB Jonah Coleman played six through the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. RB Adam Prentice was in as the sole back on three third downs and on one more snap, when he had a 10-yard catch. Denver ended the first quarter at the Kansas City 33-yard line after a 23-yard pass from Bo Nix to Courtland Sutton.
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Titans | Pollard runs for 117 yards, two TDs in loss to Bengals Sun Nov 1, 04:47 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard ran 21 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 3 passes for 20 yards on 5 targets in Sunday's 43-36 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was projected for 12.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 27.2.
| Footballguys view: Pollard was one of the best players on the field for the second straight week, whether we are talking about football or fantasy football. He is a free agent next year, so the Titans should be open to dealing him, but after these last two games, they want to keep him to help Cam Ward's development. It has complicated things for teams that might want in on Jonathan Taylor or Breece Hall, because Pollard looks like he will provide a lot of value for a fraction of the cost of either of those backs. |
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Cardinals | Allgeier runs for 147 yards, one TD, one receiving TD in win over Cowboys Sun Nov 1, 04:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier ran 11 times for 147 yards and a touchdown and also caught 5 passes for 44 yards and a touchdown on 5 targets in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 5.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 33.6.
| Footballguys view: Allgeier was quiet in the first half, but after Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Bam Knight (concussion) both left with injuries, he was the team's offense for a couple of drives that turned the game around and may have sunk the Cowboys' season. Allgeier faces a stout Seahawks run defense next week, but should still be a flex play at worst assuming Knight and Love can't go. |
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Kubiak on Jeanty's two carries: 'That's my call,' still 'a big part of our team' Sun Nov 1, 04:23 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Sunday that RB Ashton Jeanty getting only two carries in the 38-33 win over the Jets was "my call, and Ashton still going to be a big part of our team." Kubiak added that Jeanty's comments about the Jets did not factor into his decision.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty is going to be a flex play for Week 9 against the 49ers along with Mike Washington Jr., who got 25 carries for 83 yards in the game. This is at least in part because Jeanty started out the season at less than 100% and may not be able to get back to top form as he plays through pain this season. If you believe in Jeanty, make an offer for him and if you think that this is the new blueprint for the Raiders backfield, it's time to sell before his value drops more, especially in dynasty leagues. |
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Colts | Taylor held to 23 yards on 8 carries in loss to Jaguars Sun Nov 1, 04:10 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor ran 8 times for 23 yards, also caught 4 passes for 24 yards on 5 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was projected for 14.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 4.7.
| Footballguys view: The Colts are waving the white flag on the season, and Taylor's numbers will reflect that -- as long as he is with the team. The Giants, Vikings, Bengals, Broncos, and Packers have all been mentioned as possible destinations in a trade, but it's not clear if any of those teams will be willing to meet the Colts' demands in a trade, as they reportedly view Taylor as a franchise cornerstone and tone-setter. If you have Taylor on your fantasy team, root for a trade. It's probably too late to sell high. Seth McGowan is the next man up if Taylor is traded before the Week 9 game against the Cowboys. |
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Jaguars | Tuten runs for 104 yards, one TD, 55 receiving, one receiving TD in win over Colts Sun Nov 1, 04:10 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten ran 16 times for 104 yards and a touchdown and also caught 2 passes for 55 yards and a touchdown on 2 targets in Sunday's 42-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He was projected for 15.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 28.9.
| Footballguys view: Tuten had a long touchdown run that included a broken tackle and he also scored a receiving touchdown for the second straight game. He is trending toward being a fantasy RB1 in the second half of the season playing for a Jaguars team that is routinely blowing out the kind of poor opponents their second half schedule is littered with. |
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Jaguars | Rodriguez runs for 41 yards, one TD in win over Colts Sun Nov 1, 04:10 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. ran 6 times for 41 yards and a touchdown and also caught 1 pass for 17 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 42-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He was projected for 5.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 12.3.
| Footballguys view: Rodriguez is only going to have fantasy value if Bhayshul Tuten goes down, but with this running game starting to click coming out of the team's bye, he's one of the top backup running backs to carry as a lottery ticket on your bench. He shouldn't be on the waiver wire after this week -- even if you are in a league with only five bench spots. |
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Steelers | Warren runs for 143 yards, one TD in win over Browns Sun Nov 1, 04:10 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren ran 17 times for 143 yards and a touchdown and also caught 1 pass for 0 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 27-6 win over the Cleveland Browns. He was projected for 15.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.8.
| Footballguys view: Rico Dowdle got 15 carries in this game and scored the first rushing touchdown for the Steelers. Pat Freiermuth also vultured a rushing score on a tush push formation play at the goal line. Warren was still a strong RB1 as he is playing as well as any running back in the league for the first-place Steelers heading into their bye. |
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Vikings | Mason held to 20 yards on 8 carries in loss to Lions Sun Nov 1, 04:10 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason ran 8 times for 20 yards in Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions. He was projected for 10.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.0.
| Footballguys view: Aaron Jones Sr. once again played after suffering an aggravation of his nagging knee injury last week, and he arguably outplayed Mason. It doesn't appear that Jones is going away after getting a heavy workload on a gimpy knee for four weeks while Mason was on injured reserve with a thumb injury. The offense is not coming together with Kyler Murray at quarterback, and neither Vikings running back is more than a what-the-heck flex against the Bills next week. With Kyler Murray suffering some hamstring tightness in the loss, there's always a chance that we will see Carson Wentz start Monday night. |
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Lions | Gibbs runs for 153 yards, one TD in win over Vikings, Vaki adds 65 rushing yards Sun Nov 1, 04:10 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ran 23 times for 153 yards and a touchdown and also caught 2 passes for 15 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He was projected for 22.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.8. Backup Sione Vaki gained 65 yards on 11 carries and added a catch for five yards on his only target.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs and the rest of the Lions offense met the physical intensity of the Vikings defense and then some in the running game, and the quality of the running game dictated the result of this hard-fought divisional battle. The Vikings' blitz of blitzes doesn't matter as much when they can't stop you from running the ball for first downs. Sione Vaki becomes a priority pickup as long as bench size allows backup running backs to be carried with the Lions morphing into an "establish it" team in Week 8. |
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Jets | Allen runs for 147 yards, one TD in loss to Raiders Sun Nov 1, 04:05 PM
New York Jets RB Braelon Allen ran 21 times for 147 yards and a touchdown and also caught 2 passes for 6 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 38-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 16.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.3.
| Footballguys view: Allen once again ran like an entrenched NFL starting running back while Breece Hall rounds back into shape after a Week 3 quadriceps injury. Hall should be back next week against the Chiefs, but he also could be the subject of trade talks with the 22-year-old Allen balling out. Allen did leave briefly with a leg injury in the fourth quarter, so we'll be monitoring that with Hall due back. |
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James Cook III evaluated for head injury, but returned to finish game Sun Nov 1, 03:58 PM
Bills RB James Cook III was evaluated for a head injury and cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens. Cook was injured in the fourth quarter and had been listed as questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Before going to the sideline, Cook was a huge part of the offense. He had 21 rushing attempts for 80 yards with a touchdown. He also had two receptions for 21 yards, helping Buffalo get the win over Baltimore. |
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Bills | RB James Cook questionable to return Sun Nov 1, 03:56 PM
Bills RB James Cook was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Ravens with 14:25 left. He is questionable to return (undisclosed).
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Buccaneers | Gainwell runs for 140 yards in win over Falcons Sun Nov 1, 03:56 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell ran 25 times for 140 yards in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 5.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.0.
| Footballguys view: Gainwell came out of last week with a hip injury after getting 14 carries for 88 yards. He missed Wednesday's practice and was limited on Thursday, but got in a full practice on Friday with a questionable designation. Coming into Sunday, the reports on his game status were optimistic and he showed why. The Bucs are going to lean into the run game and Gainwell is proving that he can handle a big load even though, like Bucky Irving, he's not built like a traditional workhorse back at around 5-foot-9 and 200 pounds. Gainwell is a priority pickup in leagues with adequate bench size to carry backup running backs. |
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Buccaneers | Irving runs for 170 yards, one TD in win over Falcons Sun Nov 1, 03:56 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ran 27 times for 170 yards and a touchdown and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 14.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.0.
| Footballguys view: The Bucs are 3-0 in games Irving has gotten at least 20 carries. This is actually one of those times that Irving getting more work and influencing the game is driving the outcome more than Irving is riding the game script to inflated numbers on a good day for the team. The Bucs defense got an assist from a Florida deluge, but they have been one of the best defenses in the league this season, pairing perfectly with Irving punching above his weight class. He wore down after four games as the starter last year, but it appears that Irving was ready for the wear and tear of leading the running game this season. He's a strong RB1 play against the Bears next week. |
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Bills | James Cook walking around on sidelines after fourth-quarter injury Sun Nov 1, 03:53 PM
Bills RB James Cook was walking around on the sidelines talking with teammates and coaches during Sunday's game against the Ravens. Cook was injured in the fourth quarter and is questionable to return.
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Bills | RB Ray Davis returns to the game Sun Nov 1, 03:50 PM
Bills RB Ray Davis has returned to Sunday's game against the Ravens after being injured in the third quarter.
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Jets | RB Braelon Allen returns to the game Sun Nov 1, 03:40 PM
Jets RB Braelon Allen has returned to Sunday's game against the Raiders after being injured in the fourth quarter.
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Jets | RB Braelon Allen injured in the fourth quarter vs. Raiders Sun Nov 1, 03:31 PM
Jets RB Braelon Allen was injured on a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Raiders with 10:49 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Cardinals | Cardinals rule out Jeremiyah Love against Cowboys Sun Nov 1, 03:09 PM
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Love had earlier been listed as questionable to return with an ankle injury and went for X-rays. Arizona was trailing Dallas 17-3 when he was ruled out, one of three offensive players the Cardinals lost during the game.
| Footballguys view: Love joins Lamar Jackson on the list of players whose Week 8 made us feel like their 2026 season is star-crossed. He had nine carries for 23 yards, including a play when he was stopped on fourth-and-goal at the 1 before leaving the game. Tyler Allgeier could start next week with Bam Knight also suffering a concussion in this game. The Seahawks, Rams, and Chiefs are up over the next three weeks. That's a tough schedule even though Allgeier was the entire offense in the second half with a 63-yard touchdown run and a 5-yard touchdown catch on the way to one of the biggest running back performances of the season. He'll be a priority waiver wire add anywhere he is available. |
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Cardinals | Tyler Allgeier Cardinals' 'only available running back' vs. Cowboys Sun Nov 1, 02:30 PM
Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier is the team's only available running back during Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Allgeier is dealing with a toe injury from this week.
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love in 'blue injury tent', Tyler Allgeier getting reps vs. Cowboys Sun Nov 1, 01:45 PM
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love went into the blue injury tent during Sunday's game against the Cowboys, and RB Tyler Allgeier is getting reps in his place. Allgeier is dealing with a toe injury that kept him out of practice on Wednesday and limited him on Thursday and Friday.
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