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  • Devin Neal RB | NO

    Saints' Devin Neal: Logs three touches Week 8

    Neal had zero carries and hauled in all three of his targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 23-3 loss against Tampa Bay.

    The rookie sixth-rounder served as the Saints' RB2 with Kendre Miller out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in Week 7. New Orleans benched starting quarterback Spencer Rattler for rookie Tyler Shough late in the third quarter, and the offense abandoned the running game with just 15 carries as a team. Neal still played 46 percent of offensive snaps while operating behind Alvin Kamara, who only played 51 percent of offensive snaps. Neal will look for more rushing opportunities as New Orleans' offense looks to right the ship Week 8 versus the Rams.

  • Packers' Chris Brooks: Stuck in No. 3 role

    Brooks did not record a touch in Sunday's 35-25 victory over the Steelers.

    Brooks did not get the ball for second time in as many games and was only on the field for a season-low three snaps. Josh Jacobs has had a lighter workload than usual in recent weeks, but Emanuel Wilson has soaked up the extra opportunities, leaving a clear pecking order in Green Bay's backfield.

  • Patriots' Terrell Jennings: Returns to practice squad

    Jennings reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Jennings was elevated for the third week in a row, turning two carries into 15 yards during garbage time while playing five offensive snaps in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns. Additionally, he played 12 snaps with the special-teams unit, recording one tackle on kick coverage. The running back will now have to be officially signed to the active roster in order to appear in another game with New England this season.

  • Malik Davis RB | DAL

    Cowboys' Malik Davis: Heads back to practice squad

    Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Davis was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 44-24 loss to the Broncos, logging two carries for three yards while playing four offensive snaps. Additionally, he was on the field for 20 snaps with the special-teams unit. Davis can be elevated once more this season before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

  • Robbie Ouzts RB | SEA

    Seahawks' Robbie Ouzts: Designated to return from IR

    The Seahawks designated Ouzts (ankle) to return from injured reserve Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

    Ouzts missed the Seahawks' last four games due to an ankle injury that he sustained in Week 3 against the Saints. He has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, and the rookie fifth-rounder's practice participation this week will determine whether he will be activated off IR and cleared to play against the Commanders on Sunday. Ouzts' return would boost the Seahawks' backfield blocking and increase the effectiveness of Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet in the rushing attack.

  • Ravens' Keaton Mitchell: Shows explosiveness in win

    Mitchell had four carries for 43 yards on seven snaps in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.

    The third-year back was more involved in the offense in the first game coming out of a bye week, and he showed the burst that was his calling card before he suffered a season-ending ACL tear as a rookie in 2023. Mitchell peeled off a 25-yard run in the third quarter that helped set up a field goal to put the Ravens up by two scores. He was also effective on special teams with 66 yards on two kickoff returns. Seven snaps is not enough to get Mitchell on the radar in redraft leagues just yet, but his usage is worth monitoring going forward.

  • Jaydon Blue RB | DAL

    Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Eight totes in Sunday's loss

    Blue gained 29 yards on eight carries in Sunday's 44-24 loss to the Broncos.

    About half of the rookie's yardage came on one 14-yard run, which was the longest of the day by any Cowboys player. Blue remains firmly behind Javonte Williams in the pecking order for touches out of the backfield, but he's beginning to see enough work to flash occasional glimpses of his upside. Over the last two games -- one blowout win and one blowout loss -- Blue has compiled 58 yards on 15 carries, while catching his only target for five yards.

  • Justice Hill RB | BAL

    Ravens' Justice Hill: Usage drops off in win

    Hill had one carry for two yards and drew zero targets on 19 snaps in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.

    Baltimore leaned on Derrick Henry as its primary running back Sunday, and even when Hill was on the field, he wasn't a featured part of the offense. Hill's usage is volatile week to week and depends on game scripts where Baltimore needs to utilize his blitz pickup and pass-catching skills. Another looming threat to Hill's usage was the reintroduction of Keaton Mitchell to the backfield. Mitchell played just seven snaps but had a strong usage rate with four carries for 43 yards. Hill's role won't be deleted from the offense because he offers elements that Henry and Mitchell don't, but his snap counts could take a hit going forward if Mitchell continues to shine.

  • Cam Skattebo RB | NYG

    Giants' Cam Skattebo: Undergoes successful surgery

    Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Skattebo's ankle procedure "all went well" and that the rookie running back is "on the road to recovery," Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

    Daboll declined to go into any further detail about Skattebo's procedure or disclose an expected timetable for his recovery, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. The rookie fourth-round pick suffered a dislocated right ankle during New York's loss to the Eagles in Week 8, for which he had to be carted off the field and transported to a local hospital. While it's encouraging that the procedure to repair Skattebo's injured ankle was successful, it remains to be seen whether he could have a chance to retake the field at some point this season. As long as Skattebo is unavailable, Tyrone Tracy will lead the Giants backfield, while Devin Singletary bumps into the No. 2 role. Tracy rushed 10 times for 39 yards and caught two of three targets for 14 yards (on 33 offensive snaps) versus Philadelphia, while Singletary had two carries for zero yards and secured his only target for a 28-yard gain (on eight offensive snaps).

  • Kaleb Johnson RB | PIT

    Steelers' Kaleb Johnson: Doesn't play in Week 8 loss

    Johnson didn't take the field in Sunday's 35-25 loss to the Packers.

    Johnson's lack of usage continued during Sunday's primetime matchup, as he was held off the field for a second consecutive matchup. The rookie entered the season with intriguing potential, but Jaylen Warren has continued to operate as Pittsburgh's primary running back in 2025, while Kenneth Gainwell has consistently served as the No. 2 option. Johnson has appeared in just four games, rushing 14 times for 36 yards while failing to secure his lone target.

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