NFL Player News
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB | WAS
Commanders' Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Can't get going in Week 18
Croskey-Merritt recorded 13 rushes for 29 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Eagles.
Croskey-Merritt saw eight of his 13 carries on the Commanders' opening possession, though he was phased out of the offense from there after picking up only five total yards. This performance was indicative of an up-and-down rookie season for Croskey-Merritt, as he reached at least 95 rushing yards in two of his final six games but failed to reach 35 yards on the ground in the other four. The Commanders are a candidate to add a running back either in free agency or the draft this offseason, but Croskey-Merritt is likely to have a role in 2026.
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB | WAS
Commanders' Chris Rodriguez: Tallies sixth TD
Rodriguez rushed the ball 16 times for 65 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Eagles. He added one reception on one target for 18 yards.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was the starting running back, though Rodriguez ultimately turned out to lead the backfield in touches. Rodriguez was also the more effective back, logging two rushes of more than 10 yards in addition to a one-yard touchdown plunge midway through the second quarter. The effort concluded Rodriguez's best season of his career, as he recorded exactly 500 rushing yards with six scores across 13 games. He'll be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning there's a strong chance he returns as a backfield option for Washington in 2026.
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David Montgomery RB | DET
Lions' David Montgomery: Totals 55 yards in Week 18 win
Montgomery rushed eight times for 42 yards and caught his only target for 13 yards in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Bears.
After totaling 1,116 yards and 12 touchdowns on 221 touches across 14 regular-season games (all starts) last season, Montgomery took more of a back seat to Jahmyr Gibbs in 2025. Montgomery didn't start any of the first 16 contests this season and handled five fewer touches per game, finishing with 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 158 carries to go along with a 24-192-0 receiving line on 29 targets. Montgomery will turn 29 years old in June and has two years remaining on his contract. His roster spot is likely safe for 2026, but the 9-8 Lions will be coming off a disappointing season and are likely to shake up the roster.
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RJ Harvey RB | DEN
Broncos' RJ Harvey: Struggles with 16 touches
Harvey was held to 28 yards on 15 carries while catching one of four targets for five yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Chargers.
Harvey was bottled up from the get-go Sunday, averaging less than 2.0 yards per carry while failing to make an impact as a receiver. The rookie's poor performance was compounded by his inability to extend the five-game scoring streak he entered the contest with. Harvey put together a strong fantasy campaign with 896 combined yards from scrimmage and 12 total touchdowns across 17 games. The 2025 second-round pick started the year as a backup and took over for J.K. Dobbins (knee) as the starter in Week 11 after the latter was placed on injured reserve. Harvey should continue leading Denver's backfield when the AFC's No. 1 seed resumes play in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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D'Andre Swift RB | CHI
Bears' D'Andre Swift: Quiet finish to regular season
Swift rushed 10 times for 40 yards and brought in one of two targets for eight yards in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Swift saw his rushing opportunities capped due to game script, as the Bears entered the fourth quarter trailing 16-0. The veteran back was reasonably effective when he did touch the ball, and he outpaced backfield mate Kyle Monangai by four carries and 26 rushing yards. Swift finished his second season in Chicago with a career-high 1,087 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns at 4.8 yards per carry, complementing those figures with a 34-299-1 receiving line on 48 targets across 16 games. Swift is expected to continue working in a relatively close timeshare with Monangai during the upcoming postseason, beginning with next week's home matchup against the Packers in the wild-card round.
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Devin Singletary RB | NYG
Giants' Devin Singletary: Reaches end zone in victory
Singletary rushed nine times for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys.
Singletary was limited to his fewest rushing yards since Week 15, but he was able to reach the end zone for the second straight week, punching in a six-yard score in the fourth quarter. The running back completed his second campaign in New York having turned 119 carries into 437 yards and five touchdowns while reeling in 18 of 19 targets for 151 yards over 17 regular-season contests. Singletary will enter the 2026 season in a crowded backfield with Tyrone Tracy and Cam Skattebo (ankle).
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Jaylen Wright RB | MIA
Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Fizzles in lead role Sunday
Wright rushed 13 times for 23 yards and brought in both targets for 17 yards in the Dolphins' 38-10 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Wright had the opportunity to helm the Dolphins' ground attack due to De'Von Achane's absence with a shoulder injury, but the former found running room to be at a premium against New England's stout front. Wright found occasional success as a complementary option throughout the 2025 season, finishing the campaign with 288 rushing yards (4.1 yards per carry) and two touchdowns while adding five receptions for 44 yards on nine targets across 10 games. Wright figures to continue working in a reserve role in 2026, potentially in a new offensive system if Miami opts to let head coach and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel go following a 7-10 season.
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TreVeyon Henderson RB | NE
Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson: Pair of rush TDs in win
Henderson rushed 13 times for 53 yards and two touchdowns and wasn't targeted during the Patriots' 38-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson took turns tearing through the Dolphins' permeable run defense, with each back recording a pair of rushing touchdowns. Henderson's two scores came from five and two yards out, his fourth such tally of his rookie campaign. Henderson heads into his first NFL postseason having amassed 911 rushing yards and nine touchdowns at 5.1 yards per carry alongside a 35-221-1 receiving line across 17 regular-season games. Henderson and Stevenson should continue working in a fairly even timeshare beginning with next weekend's home wild-card matchup against the Chargers.
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Blake Corum RB | LAR
Rams' Blake Corum: Handles 14 touches Sunday
Corum (ankle) took 13 carries for 59 yards while catching his only target for 10 yards in Sunday's 37-20 win over Arizona.
Corum and starter Kyren Williams were both dealing with minor ankle injuries sustained in last week's loss to the Seahawks. Both tailbacks were able to suit up after being limited during the practice week, with both runners handling double-digit carries in the final game of the regular season. Corum saw his role expand as a sophomore, generating a career-best 145-746-6 rushing line while appearing in every game for the Rams in 2025. The 24-year-old Corum will likely continue to split backfield work behind Williams against the Panthers in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
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Kimani Vidal RB | LAC
Chargers' Kimani Vidal: Four touches in Week 18 loss
Vidal rushed three times for 12 yards and caught one pass for a two-yard loss in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.
After missing Week 17 with a neck strain, Vidal returned to handle four touches in a game the Chargers punted with an eye toward the playoffs. Jaret Patterson led the backfield with eight carries for 29 yards. Vidal should have more of a role next weekend in Los Angeles' wild-card matchup with New England, but Omarion Hampton (ankle) should be ready to go as the Bolts' lead back after resting against Denver. Hampton is the preferred fantasy option of the duo.