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Falcons | Brian Robinson held to 16 yards on 7 carries in loss to Ravens Sun Oct 11, 11:50 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Brian Robinson ran 7 times for 16 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He was projected for 7.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.6.
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Ravens | Henry runs for 102 yards, one TD in win over Falcons Sun Oct 11, 11:50 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry ran 24 times for 102 yards and also caught 1 pass for 18 yards and a touchdown on 2 targets in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 15.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.5.
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Seahawks | Seahawks 'not planning' on activating Zach Charbonnet from PUP for Week 6 Sun Oct 11, 09:08 PM
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) is not currently expected to be activated from the PUP list for Week 6, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Macdonald did not completely rule Charbonnet out for Thursday's game at the Broncos, but said that as of now the team is not planning on activating him. With Jadarian Price on IR, Emanuel Wilson is handling the lead role in Seattle's backfield. Wilson is the RB4 over the last two weeks, averaging 21.1 points per game. |
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Cardinals | Love held to 22 yards on 12 carries in loss to Lions Sun Oct 11, 07:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love ran 12 times for 22 yards in Sunday's 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions. He was projected for 11.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.2.
| Footballguys view: Sunday's game was the third time in the past four weeks that Love has been held to single-digit scores. As ESPN.com notes, his underlying metrics were poor (5-for-12 stuffed at or behind the line, minus-21 rushing yards over expectation). With the Rams up next and a strong backup in Tyler Allgeier challenging for carries, Love has much to prove before he becomes a lineup lock for fantasy managers. |
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Lions | Gibbs runs for 151 yards, two TDs, 56 receiving in win over Cardinals Sun Oct 11, 07:31 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ran 25 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 5 passes for 56 yards on 6 targets in Sunday's 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 23.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 35.2.
| Footballguys view: With a 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, Gibbs has scored the most touchdowns before the age of 25 in NFL history. He now has 58, surpassing Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, who scored 57 before turning 25. Also, of Gibbs' 6.0 yards per carry in Arizona, 3.7 yards per carry came after contact, his season high. Gibbs forced 10 missed tackles on rushes -- tied for his season high -- generating 48 yards on missed tackles, also a season high. The Lions will be off Week 6, so Gibbs' managers need to be ready to roll without him. |
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Broncos | Harvey held to 7 yards on 3 carries in win over Chargers Sun Oct 11, 07:21 PM
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey ran 3 times for 7 yards in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He was projected for 10.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.7.
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Chargers | Vidal runs for 57 yards, one TD in loss to Broncos Sun Oct 11, 07:21 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal ran 8 times for 57 yards and a touchdown and also caught 1 pass for -1 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was projected for 3.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 12.1.
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins leaves stadium in right walking boot after loss to Jets Sun Oct 11, 06:05 PM
Browns RB Quinshon Judkins left Sunday's loss to the Jets in a right walking boot. No details on the nature of the injury were provided.
| Footballguys view: Backup running back Raheim Sanders suffered a hip injury in this game. Jaleel McLaughlin is the only other running back on the active roster, but the team does have Jaret Patterson on the practice squad. Dylan Sampson is eligible to come off injured reserve after being placed there following Week 1 due to a knee injury, but he was expected to miss significant time and won't be back for Week 6. Look for the Browns to make a move at running back if they are worried about Judkins' availability in the near future. |
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Jets | Allen runs for 116 yards, one TD in win over Browns Sun Oct 11, 04:16 PM
New York Jets RB Braelon Allen ran 24 times for 116 yards and a touchdown and also caught 1 pass for 0 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Cleveland Browns. He was projected for 14.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.1.
| Footballguys view: The Jets stuck with Allen as a clear lead back and he rewarded them with the game-winning touchdown. Breece Hall should be back in the next few weeks, but Allen's performance will allow them to not rush Hall back from his quad injury. We'll watch Hall's practice status heading into a matchup at New England, but expect Allen to start and be a suitable RB2/Flex for fantasy teams in Week 6. |
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Bengals | Perine runs for 68 yards, one TD in win over Dolphins Sun Oct 11, 04:16 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine ran 14 times for 68 yards and also caught 2 passes for 10 yards and a touchdown on 2 targets in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins. He was projected for 4.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.8.
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Bengals | Brown held to 39 yards on 13 carries in win over Dolphins, yields work to Perine in fourth quarter Sun Oct 11, 04:16 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown ran 13 times for 39 yards, also caught 3 passes for 21 yards on 4 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins. He was projected for 15.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 5.5. Samaje Perine had 14 carries for 68 yards and caught both of his targets for 10 receiving yards. Perine was the primary back on a fourth-quarter drive with the Bengals up 28-18.
| Footballguys view: Samaje Perine outplayed Brown and got a lot more work down the stretch in this game. We'll be watching the coaching staff comments closely, although we don't expect Perine to force a committee on this result alone going into a bye. It's tough to carry Perine through the bye in short bench leagues, but the quality of this offense makes him worth an add and carrying through the week off in longer bench leagues. |
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Steelers | Warren runs for 101 yards, two TDs, 87 receiving in win over Colts Sun Oct 11, 04:10 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren ran 15 times for 101 yards and a touchdown and also caught 6 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown on 6 targets in Sunday's 34-22 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He was projected for 16.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 33.8.
| Footballguys view: Warren is on track to be a league winner as an elite fantasy running back who fell to the mid-rounds because he started the season in a committee with Rico Dowdle, who has missed the last three games because of a toe injury. Warren will have a tough matchup against the stout Bucs run defense next week, but we'll have him ranked as a fantasy RB1 even if Dowdle is ready to return. |
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Raiders | Washington held to 5 yards on 1 carry in loss to Patriots Sun Oct 11, 04:10 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. ran 1 time for 5 yards and also caught 1 pass for 5 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots. He was projected for 9.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.5.
| Footballguys view: Ashton Jeanty was a game-time decision after being added to the injury report with plantar fasciitis in addition to his lingering ankle injury suffered in a practice in between the end of the preseason and Week 1. The Klint Kubiak running game never got out of the garage as the Raiders fell behind big early, and they will probably have to rely on the passing game to keep up with Josh Allen and the Bills next week. Washington is still a hold if you can find a bench spot for him because Jeanty is clearly not 100%, but this result was disappointing in more ways than one. |
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Vikings | Jones runs for 113 yards, one TD in win over Saints Sun Oct 11, 03:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. ran 25 times for 113 yards and a touchdown, also caught 3 passes for 4 yards on 3 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 23-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 15.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.2.
| Footballguys view: Jones actually left this game briefly with a knee injury and he will certainly welcome the rest coming during the 5-0 Vikings' bye next week. Jordan Mason should be ready to return and split the work in Week 7, but Jones should still be a weekly flex play on a defense/ball control team. He has been outstanding as a lead back playing through a knee injury under a heavy workload since Mason went out with a thumb injury after Week 1. Mason should also be added if he's on your waiver wire even if it means you have to carry him through the bye. |
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Saints | Kamara held to 12 yards on 3 carries in loss to Vikings Sun Oct 11, 03:56 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara ran 3 times for 12 yards and also caught 2 passes for -6 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He was projected for 10.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.6.
| Footballguys view: Kendre Miller was effective in the red zone and CJ Donaldson pitched in a few carries, but this was also a very tough matchup, so we will give Kamara a pass for his low output. Kamara isn't an essential hold in short bench leagues as the Saints head to New Jersey to face the Giants in Week 6. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson ruled out vs. Raiders Sun Oct 11, 03:06 PM
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson was ruled out during Sunday's game against the Raiders. Henderson had walked to the locker room for further evaluation and was listed as questionable to return with an ankle injury before being officially ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Henderson finished with four carries for 22 rushing yards and one catch for 16 yards when he came in as the healthier of the two Patriots backs. Rhamondre Stevenson will be a strong RB2 play for as long as Henderson is out. Corey Kiner is the #3 back, but he fumbled in this game, so he's no threat to Stevenson. |
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Texans | David Montgomery downgraded to out with groin injury against Titans Sun Oct 11, 02:41 PM
Texans RB David Montgomery has been downgraded to out with a groin injury in Sunday's game against the Titans. Montgomery had earlier been listed as questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery was a bust in a week that he had a good chance for a touchdown because of this lopsided matchup. Instead, Woody Marks outplayed Montgomery before the injury and should be the clear lead back until Montgomery returns. Marks will be a priority pickup as we wait for news about Montgomery's status for a big game against the division-leading Jaguars next week. The Texans running game has been ineffective so far this season, but it has been more ineffective with Montgomery in. |
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Eagles | Will Shipley ruled out vs. Jaguars, Dameon Pierce 'the top option' Sun Oct 11, 11:42 AM
Eagles RB Will Shipley has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London after suffering a foot injury. The Eagles are down to two running backs who started the week on the practice squad, RB Dameon Pierce and RB Carson Steele, with Pierce "the top option." Shipley had been expected to lead the backfield without RB Saquon Barkley.
| Footballguys view: Shipley scored before leaving the game so that he wasn't a complete loss as a what-the-heck flex. Pierce managed 14 yards on 11 carries and -2 yards on two receptions, so even if he gets the start against the Panthers next week, he's a desperation play. |
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright active vs. Bengals after questionable tag Sun Oct 11, 11:42 AM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals after entering the weekend questionable with a foot injury. Head coach Jeff Hafley had said he expected Wright to be fine. Wright was limited in Thursday's practice after being added to the injury report.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty will play vs. Patriots despite ankle, foot injuries Sun Oct 11, 11:37 AM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty will play on Sunday against the Patriots. Jeanty had been listed as questionable with ankle and foot injuries. He went through a pregame workout in Foxborough on Sunday morning before being cleared to play.
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle inactive for Sunday Sun Oct 11, 11:36 AM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle is inactive for Sunday's game. RB Eli Heidenreich is also among the Steelers' inactives.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara active against Vikings Sun Oct 11, 11:33 AM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Kamara had been listed as questionable with a back injury after being limited in Thursday's practice.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty goes through 'very, very quick' pregame workout on injured foot/ankle Sun Oct 11, 10:45 AM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty went through a "very, very quick workout" before Sunday's game against the Patriots to test his injured foot/ankle. Jeanty ran the drills twice, huddled with the team's decision-makers for a discussion and went back to the locker room. The session was much shorter than the full workout TE Brock Bowers went through before Week 2 against the Chargers, a game Bowers ultimately did not play. Jeanty is officially questionable.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty 'true game time decision', working out pregame in Foxborough Sun Oct 11, 10:36 AM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (foot/ankle), listed as questionable, was on the field in Foxborough on Sunday going through a pregame workout to see if he can play against the Patriots. He is a "true game time decision." Jeanty has been bothered by the ankle since the preseason and may need a week off at some point to get it right.
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Giants | Expect 'a LOT' of Cam Skattebo against Commanders Sun Oct 11, 08:01 AM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo is expected to see "a LOT" of action in Sunday's game at Washington, according to a Sunday morning report. Skattebo, who had been dealing with a shoulder injury, was cleared to play on Friday.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara 'expected to play' against Vikings Sun Oct 11, 07:04 AM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is expected to play against the Vikings on Sunday, according to a source. Kamara was listed as questionable for the game after he did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday.
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle 'unlikely to play' Sunday vs. Colts Sun Oct 11, 07:03 AM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle is unlikely to play Sunday against the Colts due to a toe injury. Dowdle, who is listed as questionable, was limited in practice all week. The Steelers will make a final determination on his status during pregame warmups.
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Raiders | Raiders elevate RB Roman Hemby with Ashton Jeanty questionable Sat Oct 10, 04:07 PM
The Raiders elevated rookie RB Roman Hemby from the practice squad on Saturday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The move comes with Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty questionable for Sunday's game at New England because of foot and ankle injuries.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty's Fantasy GMs need to keep an eye out here. Jeanty was limited in Thursday's practice and missed Friday's practice. Mike Washington Jr. is in line for a large workload if Jeanty is declared out. Fantasy GMs should have already been stashing him, and if he's out there on your waiver wire, then feel free to pick him up. |
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Packers | Chris Brooks placed on injured reserve Sat Oct 10, 04:01 PM
The Packers placed RB Chris Brooks (ankle) on injured reserve on Saturday. Brooks had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears after missing practice all week, and the Packers signed RB Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Brooks is out of action, meaning the Packers will piece together an RBBC with MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, and Strong. We should see Strong as the primary pass-catching back from that group. Lloyd projects as an RB3/flex, Johnson as an RB4/deep flex, and Strong as a 'what the heck' flex in PPR formats. |
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Steelers | Lew Nichols elevated, suggesting Rico Dowdle out again vs. Colts? Sat Oct 10, 03:49 PM
The Steelers elevated RB Lew Nichols from the practice squad on Saturday for Sunday's game against the Colts, a move that suggests RB Rico Dowdle (toe) will be out for another week. Dowdle was listed as questionable after a week of limited practices. Pittsburgh also elevated WR Brandon Smith and re-signed DB Doneiko Slaughter to the active roster from the practice squad with WR Michael Pittman Jr. going to injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: It's an interesting note considering Dowdle was limited all week in practice. Jaylen Warren is in line for a sizable workload against the Colts, making him an RB1 for Fantasy GMs. If Dowdle does play, it dings Warren slightly, and Dowdle then becomes a 'what the heck' flex candidate. |
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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 | Kaelon Black full participant, no designation for Sunday Fri Oct 9, 05:16 PM
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. |
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Dolphins | RB Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers from Washington Fri Oct 9, 04:47 PM
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 | Jeremiyah Love 'all clear to play Sunday' against Lions Fri Oct 9, 04:47 PM
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 Sunday's slate, 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 | Jaylen Wright questionable for Sunday vs. Bengals Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
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 off the injury report 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 | George Holani questionable for Week 5 with knee, ribs injuries Fri Oct 9, 04:28 PM
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 | Cam Skattebo cleared to play Sunday vs. Commanders Fri Oct 9, 04:12 PM
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 | Kyle Monangai out, 'week-to-week' but IR not an option Fri Oct 9, 04:05 PM
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 has no injury designation 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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Eagles | Saquon Barkley ruled out for Sunday's game in London Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM
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 five 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 | Rico Dowdle questionable for Sunday vs. Colts after limited week Fri Oct 9, 03:04 PM
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 | D'Andre Swift has no injury designation for Sunday at Green Bay Fri Oct 9, 02:54 PM
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. |
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Ashton Jeanty questionable, Mike Washington Jr. would start if he sits Fri Oct 9, 02:17 PM
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.
| 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 | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 5 vs. Vikings Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
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 risky RB3s. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty misses Friday practice, questionable vs. Patriots Fri Oct 9, 01:59 PM
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 | Rhamondre Stevenson 'ready to go' after late scare in win over Bills Fri Oct 9, 01:27 PM
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 limited 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. |
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Packers | Chris Brooks (ankle) out of practice for third straight day Fri Oct 9, 12:43 PM
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 | Rachaad White (shoulder) will play vs. Giants Fri Oct 9, 12:38 PM
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. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) not on field during Friday's practice viewing period Fri Oct 9, 12:29 PM
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. He's officially questionable after missing Friday's practice, and fantasy managers should plan for Jeanty to be out on Sunday. |
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Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) at practice 'once again' Friday Fri Oct 9, 11:54 AM
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 he's officially questionable after a third straight limited practice. |
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Bears | D'Andre Swift (hip, knee) 'should be able to play' Sunday at Green Bay Fri Oct 9, 11:29 AM
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. |
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