NFL Player News
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Cam Skattebo RB | NYG
Giants' Cam Skattebo: Should see role grow in Week 3
Skattebo is expected to handle an increased role in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll hasn't confirmed that Skattebo will be in line for an uptick in opportunity in Week 3, though that would seem to be a logical conclusion after the rookie handily outperformed fellow backs Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary in the 40-37 overtime loss to Dallas in Week 2. Skattebo didn't start but still led the trio in snaps (35, 52 percent share) while carrying 11 times for 45 yards and a touchdown to go with two catches for 14 yards on three targets. Though he'll be matching up against a stouter Chiefs defense in Week 3, Skattebo's prospects could be bolstered by the expected return of standout left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot), who remains listed as questionable but is likely to suit up after sitting out the Giants' first two games.
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Kalel Mullings RB | TEN
Titans' Kalel Mullings: Cleared to play Week 3
Mullings (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Mullings suffered an ankle injury during the Titans' Week 1 loss to the Broncos, which prevented him from playing against the Rams in Week 2. The rookie sixth-rounder was a limited participant in practice all of last week, and he has done enough to be cleared to play in Sunday's AFC south clash. Mullings will see most of his snaps on special teams but could work in rotation with Julius Chestnut out of the backfield behind starter Tony Pollard.
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Tyler Goodson RB | IND
Colts' Tyler Goodson: Set to make regular-season debut
Goodson is active for Sunday's game at Tennessee.
Goodson missed each of the Colts' first two games of the season with an elbow injury. It's not clear how much he'll play against the Titans, as Jonathan Taylor got every carry (25) among Colts running backs last week and played 93 percent of the snaps on offense. Still, Goodson could be worked in on a few passing downs when Taylor needs a rest.
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Dameon Pierce RB | KC
Texans' Dameon Pierce: Inactive Sunday
Pierce is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
With Pierce and British Brooks healthy scratches Sunday, Dare Ogunbowale and Woody Marks are available to work behind Nick Chubb versus Jacksonville. Pierce is off the fantasy lineup radar until or unless injuries hit Houston's backfield.
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Quinshon Judkins RB | CLE
Browns' Quinshon Judkins: Slated for starting role Sunday
Judkins is on track to serve as the Browns' starting running back Sunday against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After being added back to the Browns' 53-man roster for Week 2 after sitting out the Week 1 loss to the Bengals due to his late signing, Judkins technically started in last Sunday's 41-17 loss to Baltimore, but he still finished second among Cleveland running backs in snaps. Jerome Ford (35 snaps) led the way while Judkins (20) narrowly outpaced Dylan Sampson (17), but Judkins made his mark during his time on the field, carrying 10 times for 61 yards while adding three catches for 10 yards on three targets. After a strong professional debut followed by a trio of full practices this week, the rookie second-round pick will draw his second straight start Sunday, but this time he could supplant Ford as the lead option in the Browns' three-man backfield committee. While Judkins should be in line for an uptick in touches, he could have difficulty finding much open running room versus a Packers defense that held the Lions to 2.1 yards per carry in Week 1 and the Commanders to 2.7 YPC in Week 2.
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Jacardia Wright RB | SEA
Seahawks' Jacardia Wright: Joins roster for Week 3
The Seahawks elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
The Seahawks are likely to be without Zach Charbonnet (foot), who is officially listed as doubtful, for Sunday's game against New Orleans. That will leave George Holani as the second back on the depth chart, while Wright could be active and contribute primarily on special teams.
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Adam Prentice RB | DEN
Broncos' Adam Prentice: Elevated again
The Broncos elevated Prentice from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Prentice has been active for the team's first two games of the season after also being elevated from the practice squad. He's played primarily on special teams but has also mixed in for a few offensive snaps and has one reception for four yards.
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Rasheen Ali RB | BAL
Ravens' Rasheen Ali: Will play versus Detroit
Ali (concussion) isn't listed on Baltimore's injury report ahead of Monday's matchup versus Detroit.
Ali suffered a concussion during last week's win over the Browns but has now cleared the league's concussion protocol, making him eligible to return to the field. He should continue to serve as the team's top kick returner as well as its No. 3 running back behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.
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Trey Sermon RB | PIT
Steelers' Trey Sermon: Called up from practice squad
The Steelers elevated Sermon from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Sermon will get his first chance to appear in a game this season after having joined Pittsburgh's practice squad back in August. He will likely serve as the team's No. 4 running back and could see playing time on special teams as well.
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Cam Akers RB | SEA
Vikings' Cam Akers: Jumps up from practice squad
The Vikings elevated Akers from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Akers presumably will be a part of the Vikings' plans in the backfield without the services of Aaron Jones (hamstring), who will be on injured reserve for at least the next four contests. Jordan Mason is expected to lead the way for Minnesota, but Akers' experience in coach Kevin O'Connell's system suggests he's likely to see at least some touches in his season debut, especially because his only competition for those reps is undrafted rookie Zavier Scott. In 12 games for the Vikings last season, Akers notched 64 carries for 297 yards (4.6 YPC) and one touchdown , plus 10 catches (on 11 targets) for 52 yards and two more TDs.