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Vikings | RB Aaron Jones Sr. limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Jones had 17 rushes for 58 yards in the Vikings' Week 3 win against the Buccaneers, while also snaring five catches for 34 yards. The Vikings are feeding him the rock early and often. Against the Dolphins in Week 4, Jones is an RB2 with upside. |
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Panthers | RB Chuba Hubbard did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard is getting an expanded workload with Jonathon Brooks on IR. He rushed 19 times for 82 yards in the Panthers' Week 3 loss to the Browns, and Hubbard also had four receptions for 28 yards. He's getting some rest on Wednesday with an eye on a healthy workload on Sunday night against the Lions. We like him as an RB1/RB2 option, so make sure he is at least limited on Friday. |
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Buccaneers | RB Bucky Irving (lower body) limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (lower body) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Irving should be out there against the Packers in Week 4. The team needs all the help they can get on offense with undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels set to start. We've got Irving as an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs in PPR leagues. |
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright to be limited, Caleb Douglas will not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 12:32 PM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright will be a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, head coach Jeff Hafley said. Rookie WR Caleb Douglas will not practice. Wright missed Sunday's game against the Chiefs, and Douglas was ruled out for that game. De'Von Achane was placed on injured reserve on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are looking to Wright, especially if they didn't get Ollie Gordon on the waiver wire this week. The Dolphins are likely to use an RBBC featuring both Gordon and Wright (if healthy). Wright said he was "very close" to playing in Week 3, so we imagine he'll be out there in Week 4 barring any setback. We see Gordon as an RB3/flex option and Wright is a big-play RB4/deep flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 4. |
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Titans | Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears won't practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 12:28 PM
Titans RBs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears will not practice on Wednesday. Spears limped off the field during Sunday's Week 3 loss at the Giants, and Pollard dealt with an ankle issue last week before avoiding an injury designation.
| Footballguys view: Both missed practice last week, but both played in Week 3. Spears seemed like he was a bit more banged up a week ago, then he left the Giants game. Circle back to see what Pollard does on Friday, and Fantasy GMs should plan on him being an RB3/flex option against the Ravens. For what it's worth, Titans HC Robert Saleh said he isn't concerned about either's injury status. |
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Jets | Breece Hall, Mason Taylor, AD Mitchell all 'week to week', miss Wednesday practice Wed Sep 30, 12:10 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall, TE Mason Taylor, WR Adonai Mitchell, LB Kiko Mauigoa and Dylan Parham did not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Aaron Glenn said all five are "week to week." Glenn added there is a "good chance" S Minkah Fitzpatrick plays Sunday against the Bears.
| Footballguys view: Braelon Allen would be the top back for the Jets if Hall is out against the Bears on Sunday. We like Allen as a runner, and Fantasy GMs should consider him an RB2 option if he gets the starting nod. Mitchell was out of action in Week 3, and a missed practice on Wednesday means he may not yet be ready to return. Let's see if he can get out there later in the week. Garrett Wilson and Kenyon Sadiq would do more if Mitchell has to miss another game. |
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Commanders | Rachaad White won't practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 10:01 AM
Commanders RB Rachaad White (shoulder) will not participate in Wednesday's practice, head coach Dan Quinn said. White returned to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: White may have to miss the Commanders' game against the Colts this week. Quinn did not say if Austin Ekeler, signed earlier this week, would be available to play in Week 4. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is set to get more playing time if White can't play and Ekeler is not yet ready to play. We like Croskey-Merritt as an RB3/flex option for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle (toe) misses practice again, trending toward missing Week 4 Wed Sep 30, 12:42 AM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) did not practice on Tuesday and is trending toward missing Thursday's Week 4 game at the Browns. RB Jaylen Warren had 20 touches and 176 total yards as the lead back in Week 3 with Dowdle out.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers play against the Browns on Thursday night, so on a short week they'll likely be without Dowdle. That means Warren should be in line for a large workload again. We see Warren as a top-10 option at the running back position in Week 4. |
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Commanders | RB Austin Ekeler signs with Commanders Tue Sep 29, 04:31 PM
The Washington Commanders signed RB Austin Ekeler.
| Footballguys view: Ekeler spent the last two seasons with the club. He suffered a torn Achilles in Week 2 of last season. He had appeared in 12 games with six starts for Washington in 2024, recording 733 yards from scrimmage with four total touchdowns. "We'll get him into the mix and see what the next three days look like," head coach Dan Quinn said. Doesn't sound like anything is guaranteed, but we'll watch for more. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love's role increasing, LaFleur cites 'hot hand' Tue Sep 29, 01:36 AM
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love handled 26 touches in Sunday's 36-30 loss to the 49ers, more than his first two games combined, finishing with 21 carries for 90 yards and five receptions for 19 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: RB Tyler Allgeier, still listed as RB1 on the team's depth chart, had two carries and four catches on 31 snaps. "It was kind of more the hot hand, too," head coach Mike LaFleur said, adding that the backfield split will always be a week-by-week decision dictated by the game plan. We all know the desired outcome here. The Cardinals drafted Love to be the lead back. It's heading in that direction, and even if the rushing workload isn't as dominant as we'd like at this point, his receiving role will help smooth out the overall production. |
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Seahawks | Macdonald: Seahawks still trust Jadarian Price; rookie must protect the ball Tue Sep 29, 01:30 AM
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that the team has not lost faith in starting RB Jadarian Price after the rookie first-round pick lost a fumble for the second week in a row on Sunday. Macdonald said Price must "take care of the ball."
| Footballguys view: When Price lost a fumble in a win over Arizona, the Seahawks went right back to him on the first play of their next drive. They didn't show the same patience after Price fumbled at the 11:06 mark of the first quarter of Sunday's loss in Washington. His next carry wasn't until the 12:49 mark of the third quarter, though he was targeted twice in that span. Price (five carries for 15 yards) played 19 of Seattle's 67 offensive snaps, while Emanuel Wilson (nine carries for 14 yards) and George Holani (eight touches for 58 yards) each played 24 snaps. |
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Bears | Monangai held to 31 yards on 10 carries in win over Eagles Mon Sep 28, 11:16 PM
Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai ran 10 times for 31 yards in Monday's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 9.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
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Dolphins | Dolphins officially place De'Von Achane on IR Mon Sep 28, 04:02 PM
The Dolphins officially placed RB De'Von Achane on injured reserve on Monday, among other roster moves. Achane suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season.
| Footballguys view: This move was expected after we learned earlier today that Achane tore his ACL in the loss to Kansas City. Ollie Gordon II and Jaylen Wright, who was inactive due to injury in Week 3, are the top fallbacks on the active roster. Jarquez Hunter could be elevated from the practice squad as well, but expect Gordon and Wright to share Achane's workload. |
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Jets | Breece Hall considered 'week-to-week' with quad injury after MRI Mon Sep 28, 02:54 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall is considered week-to-week with the quad injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Lions, ESPN's Adam Schefter also reported. Hall received good news after his MRI, as the injury is not as significant as feared.
| Footballguys view: Hall left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Lions and did not return. Braelon Allen becomes a priority waiver add with Hall out. He will be a viable starting option against the Bears in Week 4. |
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Saints | Kellen Moore says there will be 'time lost' for Travis Etienne Jr. with hamstring issue Mon Sep 28, 02:54 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday there will be "time lost" for RB Travis Etienne Jr. with his hamstring issue. Etienne left Sunday's loss to the Raiders after grabbing the back of his left leg.
| Footballguys view: According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Etienne apparently 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. Kamara appears to be first man up and should be the waiver-wire add of choice here. The Saints play the Falcons in Week 4. |
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Dolphins | De'Von Achane suffers torn ACL, out for the season Mon Sep 28, 10:30 AM
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and will be out for the season, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: This news doesn't come as a huge surprise. Achane was ruled out Sunday after exiting on the first drive with a knee injury, and head coach Jeff Hafley said after the game that "it does not sound optimistic." Ollie Gordon II is likely to handle the primary role going forward, with Jaylen Wright, who was inactive due to injury in Week 3, also having a role. Jarquez Hunter could be elevated from the practice squad as well, but expect Gordon and Wright to share Achane's workload. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo 'clearly RB1', Najee Harris takes over as RB2 in win over Titans Mon Sep 28, 09:18 AM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo was "clearly RB1" in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Titans and took over as the third-down back with RB Devin Singletary a healthy scratch, though he averaged 3 yards per carry and lost a fumble out of bounds, his second fumble in three games.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Dan Duggan added that RB Najee Harris "has quickly taken over as RB2" and ran nine times for 52 yards, while RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. was active because he is the only back who plays special teams. Meanwhile, Skattebo sits at RB19 in Dave Kluge's Rest of Season Rankings -- which is in line with his draft value. We'll see if Harris can cut further into his workload in the coming weeks. |
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Browns | Raheim Sanders splits snaps 50/50 with Judkins, Jeudy at season-low 51% Mon Sep 28, 05:25 AM
Browns RB Raheim Sanders split snaps 50/50 with RB Quinshon Judkins in Sunday's win over the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: While Judkins' snap rate fell this week, Pro Football Focus's Nathan Jahnke believes it was likely because the Browns ran more plays in Week 3 than in the last two. His total number of snaps remained similar to the previous two weeks. Judkins remains an RB2 candidate heading into a Thursday night game against the Steelers in Week 4. Sanders, meanwhile, is worth rostering in deeper leagues. |
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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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