NFL Player News
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Ray Davis RB | BUF
Bills' Ray Davis: Impact limited to return game again
Davis played one of 56 offensive snaps during Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers in Week 11. He also returned four kickoffs for 158 yards.
Davis continues to contribute firmly behind both James Cook and Ty Johnson on offense. In the three games Davis has been tasked with handling kick-return duties he's managed to impress, including with a crucial 44-yard return against Tampa Bay. He'll work to continue making the most of his opportunities on special teams versus the Texans on Thursday.
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Malik Davis RB | DAL
Cowboys' Malik Davis: Elevated ahead of MNF
Davis was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Davis could be active as the Cowboys' No. 2 running back ahead of rookie Jaydon Blue. The 26-year-old has appeared in three games this season, logging 89 snaps on offense and 275 on special teams. He's carried the ball three times for just six yards.
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Michael Carter RB | ARI
Cardinals' Michael Carter: Role increases Sunday
Carter had two carries for six yards and gathered in five of seven targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 41-22 loss to the 49ers.
Carter's 44 percent snap share marked his highest workload since Week 7, which can be attributed to Emari Demercado's early exit due to an ankle injury. Carter ended up playing one more offensive snap (33-32) than Bam Knight, who led the backfield with nine touches for 45 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD. Demercado's status for Week 12 is unclear, but if he misses any time and Trey Benson (knee) isn't activated from injured reserve, Carter would split the backfield with Knight for at least this coming Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Josh Jacobs RB | GB
Packers' Josh Jacobs: Diagnosed with knee contusion
Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Jacobs suffered a knee contusion in Sunday's win over the Giants, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
LaFleur said injured reserve is not on the table, and Jacobs can potentially still play next Sunday against the Vikings. By all accounts, Jacobs has avoided a serious injury. If Jacobs does need to miss any time, Emanuel Wilson played 71 percent of the offensive snaps against New York and would be in line to handle RB1 duties for Green Bay.
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Tyler Badie RB | DEN
Broncos' Tyler Badie: Non-factor against Chiefs
Badie caught his lone target for zero yards in Sunday's 22-19 win over the Chiefs.
Badie operated as Denver's No. 3 running back in Week 11, playing just eight of the Broncos' 62 offensive snaps. The Missouri product failed to record a single rushing attempt in the contest. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey stepped into the No. 1 role with J.K. Dobbins (foot) on IR, playing 38 snaps and handling 14 total touches. Badie is likely to continue to play a pass-catching role for the Broncos as the season progresses, with Jaleel McLaughlin handling primary backup duties behind Harvey. McLaughlin had six touches on his eight snaps and scored the only touchdown for the Broncos against a formidable Chiefs defense. The 25-year-old Badie will be difficult to trust for consistent production each week, making him a risky bet for fantasy managers when the Broncos return from their Week 12 bye to square off against the Commanders in Week 13.
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Brian Robinson Jr. RB | SF
49ers' Brian Robinson: Gains 24 yards Sunday
Robinson rushed eight times for 24 yards while failing to bring in his only target in Sunday's 41-22 win over Arizona.
Robinson couldn't extend his modest touchdown streak to three games, instead finishing with his worst per-carry average (3.0 yards) since Week 5. The eight carries were the lone bright spot for the veteran backup, which eclipsed the 4.9 carries he averaged entering Sunday's divisional matchup. While single-digit touches shouldn't inspire excitement from GMs in standard leagues, Robinson could provide value for those in deeper formats if San Francisco builds an early lead against the Panthers next Monday.
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Christopher Brooks RB | GB
Packers' Chris Brooks: Candidate for more work
Brooks had one carry for eight yards in Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Giants.
It was a typical appearance for Brooks, who got a few snaps -- five, even with starter Josh Jacobs (knee) leaving the game -- but hardly enough to make a fantasy impact. Jacobs is not believed to be facing an extended absence, but his status is uncertain for Green Bay's Week 12 matchup with the Vikings, and if he is unable to go, Brooks could see a few more opportunities, particularly on passing downs. Fellow reserve Emanuel Wilson, though, would be the heavy favorite to be the lead back for the Packers if Jacobs misses one game or more.
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MarShawn Lloyd RB | GB
Packers' MarShawn Lloyd: Ramping up rehab
Lloyd (hamstring) is making good progress in his rehab, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
While he's still on injured reserve, Lloyd was seen off to the side at practice working up a sweat, signaling that his window of return may be close. The 24-year-old isn't able to participate in official practices until the Packers open his practice window, but with Josh Jacobs suffering a knee injury this week, even more attention will be on Lloyd's recovery.
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Josh Jacobs RB | GB
Packers' Josh Jacobs: No major injury, won't need surgery
Jacobs (knee) has avoided a major injury and will not require surgery, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The Packers will evaluate Jacobs again toward the end of the week, and the running back has yet to be ruled out for next Sunday's game against the Vikings. It's a best-case scenario for Jacobs, who was forced to leave Sunday's win over the Giants in the first half. In Jacobs' absence, Emanuel Wilson played a season-high 71 percent of the offensive snaps and rushed 11 times for 40 yards and one touchdown, adding one catch for nine yards on one target. Chris Brooks played just five offensive snaps and handled one carry for eight yards. If Jacobs needs to miss time, Wilson would become an immediate plug-and-play fantasy starter.
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Kaleb Johnson RB | PIT
Steelers' Kaleb Johnson: Plays eight snaps in Week 11
Johnson rushed five times for 15 yards during Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.
Despite Sunday's lopsided score, the Steelers sustained several prominent injuries, including a wrist injury for Aaron Rodgers and an ankle injury that Jaylen Warren sustained in the third quarter. The latter's health concern led to a slightly increased role for Johnson, although Kenneth Gainwell saw the biggest uptick in usage. However, Warren said after the matchup that he could have returned to the game, so it seems likely that he'll be available for Pittsburgh's Week 12 tilt in Chicago. Assuming Warren and Gainwell remain available against the Bears, Johnson should continue to have minimal fantasy upside.