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  • Ty Johnson RB | BUF

    Bills' Ty Johnson: Garners eight touches in Week 17

    Johnson rushed five times for 15 yards and caught three of four targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles.

    Johnson was able to tote the rock a season-high five times while corralling multiple passes for the eighth time in nine games. The running back has proven to be a reliable pass catcher for Buffalo, but unless he reaches the end zone, he doesn't have much fantasy utility in shallow leagues.

  • Sean Tucker RB | TB

    Buccaneers' Sean Tucker: Rushes for eight yards in loss

    Tucker rushed two times for eight yards in Tampa Bay's loss to Miami on Sunday.

    Tucker failed to reel in his lone target in the passing game. Tucker has been handling goal-line duties for the Bucs. Part of a three-way committee in the backfield, Tucker carries extremely minimal fantasy value ahead of a Week 18 date with the Panthers. He's a touchdown-or-bust proposition with Bucky Irving healthy.

  • Buccaneers' Rachaad White: Limited production in Week 17

    White turned two carries into 10 yards and caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.

    White was an afterthought on offense in Week 17, churning out his fewest rushing yards in a game this season, while the two carries were tied for his second lowest total on the year. The running back was able to reel in at least one pass for the 16th consecutive contest this season. With Bucky Irving back operating as the team's primary option in the backfield, White has turned into an unappealing fantasy option.

  • Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Four touches in Week 17

    Wilson rushed three times for 16 yards and caught his only target for eight yards in Saturday's 41-24 loss to the Ravens.

    Wilson, along with the rest of the Packers' running backs, was limited to minimal production in Week 17. Starter Josh Jacobs churned out three yards on four carries and caught one pass for no gain in the game while battling through a calf issue. With Green Bay locked in as the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, it's possible that Jacobs is rested and Wilson earns the nod as the team's lead back in Week 18 versus the Vikings.

  • James Cook RB | BUF

    Bills' James Cook: Held in check by PHI

    Cook took 20 carries for 74 yards and had one reception on four targets for three yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to Philadelphia.

    Cook reached the 20-carry mark for the sixth time this season, but unlike the previous five occurrences, he failed to hit the century mark in rushing yards against the Eagles. It was also just the fourth time in 2025 that the star running back was held below 4.0 yards per carry. While the Georgia product isn't known for his work as a receiver, finishing with more targets (four) than receiving yards (three) certainly feels like a letdown. It has been an incredible overall campaign from Cook so far through 16 starts (307-1,606-12), so he will look to finish the regular season on a high note in a soft matchup against the Jets in Week 18.

  • Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell: Limited to 38 yards

    Gainwell rushed the ball seven times for 26 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Browns. He added three receptions on four targets for 12 yards.

    The entire Steelers' offense was inefficient, and Gainwell's production similarly suffered. Positively, he maintained his role as Pittsburgh's primary pass catcher out of the backfield and ended the game with only two touches fewer than Jaylen Warren. However, Gainwell was held to his fewest yards from scrimmage since Week 10 heading into a pivotal Week 18 showdown with the Ravens that will decide the AFC North.

  • 49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Healthy scratch again in Week 17

    Guerendo (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against Chicago.

    Guerendo will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week after having played in the team's previous 14 contests. Jordan James will get another nod as the 49ers' No. 3 running back behind Christian McCaffrey and Brian Robinson in Week 17.

  • Jaylen Warren RB | PIT

    Steelers' Jaylen Warren: Limited to 12 touches

    Warren rushed the ball 12 times for 64 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Browns.

    The Steelers' backfield usage remained consistent from the last few weeks, with Warren serving as the primary rusher but losing out on opportunities as a pass catcher. He managed to make the most of his opportunity with long rushes of 15 and 13 yards, and his 5.3 yards per attempt marked one of his more efficient performances of the season. However, given the split backfield in Pittsburgh, Warren is reliant on finding the end zone to have a strong fantasy performance. He has a good chance of recording double-digit carries in a win-or-go-home matchup with the Ravens in Week 18.

  • Chuba Hubbard RB | CAR

    Panthers' Chuba Hubbard: Seven touches in loss

    Hubbard carried the ball four times for 12 yards and caught all three of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

    The Panthers' offense couldn't get anything going Sunday until it was too late, and Hubbard wound up with his lowest scrimmage yards total since Week 10, when the Saints held him to just 15 yards. Hubbard hasn't seen double-digit touches in three straight games since Carolina's bye while Rico Dowdle fills the No. 1 role in the backfield, but he may need to step up in Week 18 against the Buccaneers with the NFC South, and a playoff spot, on the line with a Carolina win. Note that the Panthers can also win the division if the Falcons win their next two games, no matter what Carolina does in the finale.

  • Rico Dowdle RB | CAR

    Panthers' Rico Dowdle: Tough sledding against Seattle

    Dowdle carried the ball 12 times for 59 yards and caught three of five targets for four yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

    The Panthers' offense couldn't get anything going Sunday until it was too late, and Dowdle wound up falling short of 60 rushing yards for the seventh straight game. Despite the late-season slump, the fifth-year back is still just 14 rushing yards short of setting a new career high after amassing 1,079 yards with the Cowboys in 2024. Dowdle may need to find another gear in Week 18 against the Buccaneers with the NFC South title, and a playoff spot, on the line with a Carolina win. Note that the Panthers can also win the division if the Falcons win their next two games, no matter what Carolina does in the finale.

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