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  • Doug Martin RB | LV

    Raiders' Doug Martin: Set for further evaluation

    Martin will undergo further evaluation Monday after tweaking his ankle in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Cardinals, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. "I thought it was going to be one of those, 'Tweak it and just run on it and be back good again,' but it just kept lingering," Martin said of the injury.

    Martin hurt his ankle in the first half and didn't return, finishing with 52 yards on 10 carries and reeling in his lone target for six yards. While Martin was sidelined after the break, the Raiders leaned on DeAndre Washington (12 carries for 39 yards) as their primary runner, while Jalen Richard (11 carries for 61 yards, three catches for 32 yards) also benefited from a heightened role on the ground. More clarity on Martin's health situation should come after he meets with doctors Monday, but his status is tentatively iffy for the Raiders' next game Nov. 25 in Baltimore.

  • Dalvin Cook RB | DAL

    Vikings' Dalvin Cook: Turns in dud against Bears

    Cook gained just 12 yards on nine carries Sunday against the Bears. He lost two yards on his three receptions and also lost a fumble in the 25-20 loss.

    Cook had no room to operate against the Bears' stout run defense, turning in a performance that would hover around the zero-point mark in almost any format. The only positive for his fantasy owners is that the dynamic back exited the contest healthy. Offensive coordinator John DeFilippo vouched for Cook's health earlier this week, so we should expect the 23-year-old to suit up in an important matchup against the Packers on Sunday.

  • Corey Clement RB | ARI

    Eagles' Corey Clement: Just four touches in loss

    Clement rushed twice for 11 yards and caught both of his targets for four additional yards in Sunday's 48-7 loss to New Orleans.

    Clement saw his fewest carries all season as Josh Adams handled the bulk of the backfield work, which was already scant because the Eagles fell behind by three scores early in the second quarter. The Wisconsin product has not surpassed 22 yards in any of his last four games and likely isn't going to see an increase in chances with Adams playing well. If the 24-year-old has a silver lining, it's that Philadelphia heads into a favorable matchup for running backs against the Giants at home Week 12.

  • Dolphins' Brandon Bolden: Yet to log snap on offense

    Bolden has not logged an offensive snap this season entering the Dolphins' Week 12 matchup against the Colts.

    Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore have done a nice job of avoiding the injury bug this year, so the Dolphins haven't had any need to turn to Bolden on offense. With fourth-round rookie Kalen Ballage the next man up behind them, Bolden faces steep odds of attaining fantasy relevance at any point the rest of the season.

  • Doug Martin RB | LV

    Raiders' Doug Martin: Likely dealing with minor injury

    Martin's ankle injury doesn't appear too serious, Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    The Raiders didn't announce the injury during Sunday's 23-21 win over the Cardinals, instead turning to Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington without any explanation until after the game. Martin finished with 10 carries for 52 yards and one catch for six yards, getting all his work before halftime. He stayed on the sideline throughout the second half and reportedly was jumping around with his coaches and teammates after the Raiders pulled off the upset. Of course, the initial optimism doesn't necessarily mean Martin will be ready for practice when the team starts to prepare for a difficult Week 12 contest in Baltimore.

  • Alvin Kamara RB | NO

    Saints' Alvin Kamara: Scores in fifth straight

    Kamara rushed 13 times for 71 yards and hauled in his lone target for a 37-yard touchdown in Sunday's 48-7 win over Philadelphia.

    Kamara appeared to be left out of the Saints' touchdown fest until Drew Brees found him down the sideline with a step on his man en route to a 45-7 lead early in the fourth quarter. The game marks the first time in five weeks the 23-year-old didn't score a rushing touchdown and also the first time in three weeks he failed to score multiple touchdowns. He'll attempt to start those streaks up again with a tasty Thanksgiving matchup at home against Atlanta, whom he torched for 190 total yards earlier this season.

  • Royce Freeman RB | CHI

    Broncos' Royce Freeman: Scores rushing touchdown

    Freeman carried seven times for 23 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-22 win over the Chargers.

    Freeman received his first offensive touches since Week 7, and although he averaged just 3.3 yards per carry, he was able to score on a 3-yard burst into the end zone in the third quarter. He received seven fewer touches than Phillip Lindsay, who generated 106 scrimmage yards and a pair of touchdowns. While Freeman will be in the mix for carries and red-zone touches, Lindsay still owns the larger role in this backfield and should continue as such next Sunday against the Steelers.

  • Melvin Gordon RB | BAL

    Chargers' Melvin Gordon: Piles up 156 scrimmage yards

    Gordon carried 18 times for 69 yards and added six catches for an additional 87 yards during Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Broncos.

    Gordon tied his second-highest number of carries in any game this season, but he managed just 3.8 yards per tote. He offset that lack of efficiency on the ground with another excellent day catching the ball out of the backfield, including a 32-yard long gain. Gordon has now topped 100 scrimmage yards in six straight games and has at least four catches in four of those. He'll look to continue his outstanding run of form next Sunday against the Cardinals.

  • Doug Martin RB | LV

    Raiders' Doug Martin: Injures ankle in win

    Martin injured his ankle during the first half of Sunday's 23-21 win over the Cardinals, Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    This explains why Martin didn't get any touches in the second half after taking 10 carries for 52 yards (and one catch for six yards) through the first two quarters. Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington split work after halftime, with each of the three Oakland running backs ultimately landing between 10 and 12 carries. The team won't have a clear replacement for Martin's power-running role if the 29-year-old isn't available for a Week 12 game in Baltimore.

  • Zach Zenner RB | NO

    Lions' Zach Zenner: No touches against Carolina

    Zenner didn't touch the ball during Sunday's 20-19 win over the Panthers.

    Zenner was contained to special teams in this one, but it's possible he could be needed on offense more often going forward if Kerryon Johnson's knee injury forces the rookie to miss time. However, Zenner still wouldn't be an advisable fantasy option in Week 12 against the Bears' stout defense.

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