NFL Player News
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Cordarrelle Patterson RB | PIT
Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Tops 50 yards with Robinson unwell
Patterson rushed 10 times for 56 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Buccaneers. He also returned one kickoff for 25 yards.
Patterson came into the game with just three touches on the season after producing 1,983 scrimmage yards and 19 offensive touchdowns over the previous two campaigns. Rookie lead back Bijan Robinson didn't feel well, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, and with Robinson limited to just one touch, both Tyler Allgeier (21 carries for 59 yards) and Patterson set season highs in rushing attempts. Patterson was far more efficient than Allgeier, and it's possible that this strong outing could earn the 32-year-old playmaker a larger role in Week 8 against the Titans and beyond.
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Kenneth Walker III RB | KC
Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Cracks century mark Sunday
Walker rushed 26 times for 105 yards while catching two of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over Arizona.
Walker averaged an even four yards per carry en route to his first 100-yard game of the season. The 26 carries were the bruising back's most through six games as the Seahawks leaned on the run game sans star wideout DK Metcalf (ribs/hip). Walker couldn't extend his touchdown streak to five games Sunday, but his status as a must-start fantasy option remains intact heading into next Sunday's tilt against Cleveland.
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Javonte Williams RB | DAL
Broncos' Javonte Williams: Approaches 100 yards
Williams rushed 15 times for 82 yards and caught three of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Packers.
Williams posted season highs in carries and yards on the ground. His 5.5 yards per rush was also his best this term, giving him consecutive games with over 5.0 per attempt. Coming off last year's knee injury, Williams appears to be getting back to his best form. However, with no touchdowns through six contests, his ceiling is limited going into Week 8 versus the Chiefs.
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Tyler Allgeier RB | ARI
Falcons' Tyler Allgeier: Heavy workload with Robinson unwell
Allgeier rushed 21 times for 59 yards and caught all three of his targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Buccaneers.
Bijan Robinson (illness) got just one touch, as the standout rookie didn't feel well, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports. With Robinson out of the game plan, Allgeier tied his career high with 24 touches. A 46-yard catch bolstered Allgeier's stat line, but the second-year running back averaged just 2.9 yards on his other 23 touches, while Cordarrelle Patterson rushed for 56 yards on just 10 carries. If Robinson returns to his usual lead role in Week 8 against the Titans, Allgeier will likely see a decline in volume.
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Aaron Jones RB | MIN
Packers' Aaron Jones: Limited output in return
Jones rushed eight times for 35 yards and caught three of five targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Broncos.
Jones returned from his hamstring injury but seemed to be on a snap count, as teammate AJ Dillon still led the Packers with 15 carries for 61 yards. With Jones being decently efficient when called upon, though, he'll strive to increase his involvement and overall output in Week 8 versus the Vikings.
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Najee Harris RB | LAC
Steelers' Najee Harris: First touchdown of season in win
Harris rushed 14 times for 53 yards and a touchdown and secured all three of his targets for 15 yards in the Steelers' 24-17 win over the Rams on Sunday. He also committed a fumble that was recovered by Pittsburgh.
Harris' three-yard touchdown run just past the midway point of the fourth quarter was his first of the season, and he was able to get over the 50-yard mark on the ground for the third time in the last four games. Harris was less efficient than backfield mate Jaylen Warren, who also scored a touchdown, but the former still outpaced the latter by eight carries. Consequently, Harris appears to remain in firm possession of the lead-back role heading into a Week 8 home matchup against the Jaguars.
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Saquon Barkley RB | PHI
Giants' Saquon Barkley: Big day in win over Washington
Barkley carried the ball 21 times for 77 yards and caught three of four targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 14-7 win over the Commanders.
He topped 100 scrimmage yards for the first time this season, and Barkley produced the game's biggest play when he caught a short pass from a scrambling Tyrod Taylor and took it 32 yards for the Giants' second TD of the day. Barkley appears fully recovered from the ankle injury that cost him three weeks, and whether quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is able to return in Week 8 or not, the running back should be the focal point of the Giants' offense against the Jets.
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Latavius Murray RB | BUF
Bills' Latavius Murray: Six touches in Week 7 loss
Murray rushed four times for eight yards and caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 29-25 loss to New England.
Murray's role didn't change much in the absence of Damien Harris (neck/concussion), as James Cook continued to dominate touches in Buffalo's backfield. Cook had 102 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 16 touches while Murray was limited to single-digit touches for the sixth time in seven games. Murray is expected to work as Cook's backup again when the Buccaneers come to town Thursday.
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB | JAC
Commanders' Chris Rodriguez: Leading rusher in Sunday's loss
Rodriguez carried the ball seven times for 31 yards in Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Giants.
The Commanders' offense was stagnant for most of the day, so the rookie running back got a chance to add a spark in the second half. Rodriguez wound up leading the team in rushing, but his longest gain went for only nine yards. Despite his modest success, his spot on the depth chart behind Robinson and Antonio Gibson doesn't appear likely to change in Week 8 against a tough Eagles run defense.