NFL Player News
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Jaleel McLaughlin RB | DEN
Broncos' Jaleel McLaughlin: Deemed limited at practice Tuesday
McLaughlin (quadriceps) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough.
McLaughlin was tagged as a DNP in Monday's walkthrough, so his designation as limited Tuesday is a step in the right direction. The 24-year-old departed Sunday's win over the Colts early due to a quad issue, and it's uncertain at this point if he'll be able to suit up Thursday against the Chargers. McLaughlin started the contest against Indianapolis ahead of Javonte Williams, and the same arrangement could be in order Thursday if McLaughlin is able to play.
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Zach Evans RB | NYJ
Zach Evans: Signed to Jets' practice squad
The Jets signed Evans to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Evans had been without a team since being cut from the Rams' practice squad in late August. He'll now give the Jets some depth at running back and could be elevated to the active roster if Braelon Allen (back) is unable to play Sunday against the Rams.
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Sincere McCormick RB | DEN
Raiders' Sincere McCormick: Not expecting to return in 2024
McCormick (ankle) said Tuesday in a story posted on his personal Instagram account that he plans to "be back next season."
The Raiders haven't provided any updates on the severity of the ankle injury that forced McCormick out early in the second quarter of Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons, but the running back seems to think he won't be available for the final three games of the season. The ankle injury comes at a particularly tough time for the 2022 undrafted free agent. McCormick didn't receive his first NFL carries until Week 12 of this season, but he performed well enough for head coach Antonio Pierce to name him the team's starter. Though he averaged a healthy 4.7 yards per carry on 39 totes through five games with the Raiders, McCormick probably won't be guaranteed a meaningful role heading into 2025, as Las Vegas is likely to seek upgrades to its backfield during the offseason.
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Samaje Perine RB | CIN
Chiefs' Samaje Perine: Tallies two touches versus Browns
Perine notched one rush for 11 yards and reeled in his only target for 23 yards during Sunday's 21-7 win versus the Browns.
Perine hasn't amassed more than two touches in any of the last three weeks, which isn't a major surprise with Isiah Pacheco back in the fold atop the depth chart and Kareem Hunt also operating ahead of him. The veteran will continue to provide some depth in the Chiefs' backfield, but it's unlikely he'll supply fantasy-relevant weeks as long as the two ahead of him on the depth chart remain available.
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Travis Homer RB | CHI
Bears' Travis Homer: Light workload in loss
Homer rushed three times for six yards in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Homer served as Chicago's No. 2 running back for the second-consecutive game while Roschon Johnson recovers from a concussion. With three touches in each of those games as the backup to D'Andre Swift, Homer will have limited fantasy value as long as he retains his current role.
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Audric Estime RB | NO
Broncos' Audric Estime: Six touches in win
Estime rushed five times for 13 yards while catching his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Colts.
Estime had another unimpressive performance Sunday, though his six total touches were his most since Week 11. As the Denver backfield continues to be a full-blown committee, the rookie running back has seen limited opportunities to make much noise on offense. Estime played just 13 of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps against the Colts, behind both Javonte Williams (34) and Jaleel McLaughlin (15). For fantasy purposes, Estime, a Notre Dame product, is nothing more than a middling insurance policy in the event of injuries to either Williams or McLaughlin going forward. The Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 16.
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Joe Mixon RB | HOU
Texans' Joe Mixon: Checks out fine Monday
Mixon suffered a minor ankle injury during Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins, but Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said the running back checked out fine upon being evaluated Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The injury occurred during the second quarter, and while Mixon was able to finish the game, his 32 snaps were the fewest he played since Week 6. The Texans feel Miami's Jordyn Brooks should have been flagged for an illegal hip-drop tackle, which is similar to the one that resulted in Mixon getting injured Week 2 against the Bears. Though Mixon is expected to be ready to play Saturday at Kansas City, fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on his status leading up to game day nonetheless.
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Sean Tucker RB | TB
Buccaneers' Sean Tucker: Sees seven carries in win
Tucker rushed seven times for 17 yards and returned one kickoff for 37 yards in the Buccaneers' 40-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
The Buccaneers surprisingly took control of the game and hung 40 points on a normally stout Chargers defense, which helped lead to a run-centric second half. That allowed Tucker to get in on the fun, as he logged the second-highest carry total of his career. While Tucker couldn't do much with the opportunity, he did provide a chunk gain on his one kickoff return and now is averaging 26.8 yards on his 12 opportunities in that capacity this season. Tucker will remain a firm No. 3 option in the backfield when the Bucs travel to Dallas for a very favorable Week 16 road matchup Sunday night.
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Tyler Allgeier RB | ATL
Falcons' Tyler Allgeier: Double-digit carries in win
Allgeier rushed 12 times for 43 yards in the Falcons' 15-9 win over the Raiders on Monday.
Allgeier logged his highest carry total since Week 8 in the run-centric win, pushing his rushing yardage tally over the last two games to 106 across 21 attempts. He was left out of the passing game altogether for the second straight contest, and he remains in a strict complementary role to Bijan Robinson, who's now received at least 22 carries in three straight contests, heading into a Week 16 home matchup against the Giants.
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Alexander Mattison RB | MIA
Raiders' Alexander Mattison: Starts second half of loss Monday
Mattison took over for injured starter Sincere McCormick (ankle) in the second half of Monday's loss to the Falcons, finishing with 24 rushing yards (one fumble lost) on seven carries while corralling two of four targets for three receiving yards.
Mattison returned from an ankle injury of his own Monday before being thrust into a prominent role once Las Vegas' starting running back was ruled out at halftime. The former didn't do much on his nine touches, losing a fumble and getting tackled for a safety. Fellow backup Ameer Abdullah produced 66 yards and a score on 10 combined touches (primarily as a receiving option) for comparison. If McCormick is forced to miss time, Mattison figures to be the next man up given his experience and success as a starter in the past, with Abdullah likely being mixed in against the Jaguars on Sunday.