NFL Player News
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De'Von Achane RB | MIA
Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Two more touchdowns in Week 4 loss
Achane rushed eight times for 101 yards and two touchdowns and brought in three of five targets for 19 yards in the Dolphins' 48-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
The standout rookie recorded his fifth and sixth touchdowns in the last two games via three- and 10-yard scoring runs in the first and second quarters, respectively. Achane finished with one more carry and the same amount of targets as lead back Raheem Mostert, who committed two fumbles, but that also could have been partly a byproduct of game script. Nevertheless, Achane was easily the more effective of the two backs, so the division of labor in the ground attack will be one to watch in a Week 5 home matchup against the Giants.
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Brian Robinson Jr. RB | ATL
Commanders' Brian Robinson: Finds end zone in OT loss
Robinson carried the ball 14 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught both his targets for six yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles.
The running back found paydirt midway through the fourth quarter on a 15-yard run, tying the game at 24-24 and setting up a wild finish. The yardage was Robinson's lowest in four games so far this season, but he's scored four TDs along the way to maintain strong fantasy value. He could be poised for an even bigger performance in Week 5 against a Bears defense that was just gashed for over 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown by Denver rookie RB Jaleel McLaughlin.
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Derrick Henry RB | BAL
Titans' Derrick Henry: Hits stride in Week 4
Henry rushed the ball 22 times for 122 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Bengals. He added one reception for 11 yards and a two-yard passing touchdown.
Henry had seen his production dip in every game this season, though he reversed that trend with his first 100-rushing yard performance of the season. He ripped off several big runs, with his longest gain being a 29-yard run into the end zone, during which he ran through several potential tacklers. Henry also found some unconventional ways to contribute to the offense when he threw a two-yard touchdown to Josh Whyle (ankle) after taking a direct snap at the goal line.
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Devin Singletary RB | NYG
Texans' Devin Singletary: Tosses TD in win over Pittsburgh
Singletary carried the ball seven times for 25 yards, caught his only target for 11 yards and completed his only pass attempt for a six-yard touchdown in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Steelers. He also returned one kickoff for 35 yards.
With the Texans leading 16-6 early in the fourth quarter, Singletary took a pitch in the red zone from C.J. Stroud and tossed a TD to Dalton Schultz to put the game away. Singletary continues to take a back seat to Dameon Pierce in terms of workload, getting just eight touches to Pierce's 25, but his versatile usage offers some fantasy appeal in deep formats. Singletary will look to score a touchdown of his own in Week 5 against the Falcons.
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Kyren Williams RB | LAR
Rams' Kyren Williams: Bounces back with two-TD day
Williams rushed 25 times for 103 yards and two touchdowns and caught all three of his targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime win versus the Colts. He also fumbled once.
A week after earning just 10 rushing attempts against the Bengals, the Rams went heavy on the run against a lackluster Colts defense and were rewarded with Williams netting a career high in rushing attempts and yardage. The second-year back scored both of his touchdowns in the first quarter, and unlike the previous game, backup Ronnie Rivers saw a fair amount of touches of his own. Williams will face a stiff test in Week 5 against an Eagles defense that has been particularly sturdy against the run.
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Samaje Perine RB | CIN
Broncos' Samaje Perine: Quiet despite Williams' injury
Perine rushed six times for 12 yards and caught both of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 31-28 win over Chicago.
Javonte Williams (hip) exited after two drives, but Jaleel McLaughlin produced 104 scrimmage yards and a receiving touchdown on 10 touches while Perine failed to find running room. Perine has just 161 scrimmage yards on 18 carries and 13 targets through four games with Denver, but if Williams is unable to play in Week 5 against the Jets, both Perine and McLaughlin could be in line for additional opportunities.
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Dameon Pierce RB | PHI
Texans' Dameon Pierce: Delivers season-best yardage in win
Pierce carried the ball 24 times for 81 yards and caught one of two targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Steelers.
After being held under 40 rushing yards in his first three contests of the season, Pierce finally produced solid numbers in what on paper was a tough matchup against the Pittsburgh defense. His 3.4 yards per carry was still lackluster however, and he got by on volume during a game in which Houston led 16-0 at halftime. Pierce could have trouble seeing a similar workload in Week 5 against the Falcons.
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Jaylen Warren RB | PIT
Steelers' Jaylen Warren: Season high in touches Sunday
Warren carried the ball eight times for 29 yards and caught all six of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Texans.
While he didn't gain much yardage, Warren's 14 touches were a season high, as he reached double digits in that category for the third straight game. His six receptions also led the Steelers, as the passing game struggled to stretch the field even before Kenny Pickett (knee) went down. Pickett's availability for Week 5 against the Ravens isn't yet clear, but if Mitch Trubisky is under center, Warren could be heavily involved in the offense again as a check-down option.
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Najee Harris RB | LAC
Steelers' Najee Harris: Triple-digit scrimmage yards Sunday
Harris carried the ball 14 times for 71 yards and caught one of two targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Texans.
The running back actually led the Steelers in receiving yards on a day when the passing game struggled even before Kenny Pickett (knee) got sidelined, and Harris also set season highs in rushing and scrimmage yards for himself. After scoring 10 TDs in each of his first two NFL campaigns, Harris is still looking for his first score of 2023, but that could be a tall task in Week 5 against a Ravens defense that has yet to allow a rushing touchdown.
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Jaleel McLaughlin RB | DEN
Broncos' Jaleel McLaughlin: Productive after Williams' injury
McLaughlin rushed seven times for 72 yards while catching all three of his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 win over Chicago.
McLaughlin was Denver's most effective running back after Javonte Williams' (hip) early exit, while Samaje Perine mustered only 35 scrimmage yards on six carries and two targets. McLaughlin caught an 18-yard touchdown on a screen in the first quarter, then showcased his shiftiness with a 31-yard run in the third. The 5-foot-7 undrafted rookie out of Youngstown State -- who had a touchdown run in Week 2 -- has likely earned a permanent role on offense moving forward, regardless of Williams' availability in Week 5 against the Jets.