NFL Player News
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Emanuel Wilson RB | GB
Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Limited to three snaps
Wilson had two carries for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Bears.
Wilson was the second Green Bay running back to enter Sunday's contest and the only one besides Josh Jacobs to record a carry, but he played only three snaps while Jacobs got 37 and Chris Brooks recorded 10 of his own. It's still a toss-up when determining who the top option behind Jacobs is, as the snap counts suggest Brooks but the overall body of work leans toward Wilson. What is certain is it's one or the other, as MarShawn Lloyd (ankle/hamstring/appendix) will miss at least a couple more weeks.
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Justice Hill RB | BAL
Ravens' Justice Hill: Gets more involved Sunday
Hill caught four of seven targets for 28 yards and added two carries for 13 yards Sunday against the Steelers.
This was the most involved Hill has been in the game plan in some time as he drew seven targets and played the same number of snaps (30) as Derrick Henry. The seven targets were one behind his season high of eight in the season-opening loss against the Chiefs. Henry struggled to get much going on the ground other than his 31-yard run, and Pittsburgh's lively pass rush opened the door for Hill to get some work in the short passing game. Hill nearly came down with a massive catch up the sideline, but it was ripped away and intercepted by rookie linebacker Payton Wilson. Hill's lack of effectiveness despite the increased opportunities was a disappointing result for him, though he should remain the No.2 option behind Henry given that the team does not appear ready to give Keaton Mitchell significant snaps yet.
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Ameer Abdullah RB | LV
Raiders' Ameer Abdullah: Catches touchdown pass in loss
Abdullah caught all three of his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-19 loss to the Dolphins. He also gained one yard on his only carry.
Abdullah caught a 10-yard swing pass out of the backfield with less than five minutes remaining in the contest for his second touchdown of the season. The 31-year-old logged a 34 percent offensive snap share as a result of Zamir White (quad) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) both exiting the game early. If at least one of White or Mattison are forced to miss the Raiders' Week 12 matchup against the Broncos, Abdullah could see an increased role again, though sixth-round rookie Dylan Laube may also factor into the backfield mix.
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Braelon Allen RB | NYJ
Jets' Braelon Allen: Two carries in Week 11 loss
Allen rushed twice for six yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Colts.
Allen worked as a distant No. 2 behind Breece Hall, who turned 16 carries and seven targets into 121 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns. As long as Hall's healthy, Allen's little more than an insurance policy to be stashed on fantasy benches.
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JaMycal Hasty RB | NE
Patriots' JaMycal Hasty: Logs two carries versus Rams
Hasty carried twice for two yards in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.
Hasty logged five of a possible 76 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while Rhamondre Stevenson was out there for 58 snaps and recorded 20 carries. As long as Stevenson remains healthy, Hasty remains off the fantasy radar in the change-of-pace role he shares with Antonio Gibson (13 snaps, four carries).
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Jaleel McLaughlin RB | DEN
Broncos' Jaleel McLaughlin: Minimal involvement against Atlanta
McLaughlin rushed four times for 16 yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
McLaughlin assumed the role of the Broncos clear-cut No. 3 running back, as Javonte Williams and rookie Audric Estime both handled more playing time and carries in the contest. The second-year running back played just nine of Denver's 62 offensive snaps, while Williams and Estime played 32 and 14 snaps, respectively. With head coach Sean Payton repeatedly hinting at an increased workload for Estime as the season progresses, McLaughlin will likely continue to be the odd man out in the Broncos' backfield rotation. The 24-year-old should not be in consideration for fantasy lineups heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Raiders.
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Antonio Gibson RB | NE
Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Four carries Sunday
Gibson carried four times for 18 yards and caught his only target for two yards in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.
Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Gibson was on the field for 13 of a possible 76 snaps on offense, while Rhamondre Stevenson logged 58 snaps and 20 carries in the contest. As long as Stevenson remains available, neither Stevenson or JaMycal Hasty (five snaps, two carries) merit fantasy lineup consideration.
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Chase Brown RB | CIN
Bengals' Chase Brown: Goes for 143 yards on 27 touches
Brown carried the ball 22 times for 86 yards while catching five of seven targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Brown continues to be the bell cow for Cincinnati's backfield, surrendering no carries to fellow running backs while producing 143 yards on 27 total touches. The sophomore out of Illinois failed to extend a modest three-game touchdown streak, but it's hard to scoff at this kind of production from a player that was likely snagged off the wire early in the fantasy season. Brown will enter Cincinnati's bye week with 957 yards from scrimmage and seven total touchdowns in as many games played (12) as his rookie season.
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J.K. Dobbins RB | LAC
Chargers' J.K. Dobbins: Two touchdowns in win
Dobbins registered 11 carries for 56 yards and two touchdowns, including the game winner, in Sunday's 34-27 victory over the Bengals. He also caught his lone target for three yards.
Dobbins was bottled up until the team's final play, when the talented running back bounced an inside zone run far left for a 29-yard touchdown with the Bengals likely expecting the Chargers to sit on the ball for a cheap game-winning field goal as time expired. While the 25-year-old did score another touchdown earlier in the day to effectively secure a solid fantasy day, it's worth noting that score came only after Hassan Haskins was given two carries at the one yard line, failing to punch it in either time. Haskins also vultured a touchdown against his former team, the Titans, last week, and Gus Edwards once again saw a decent amount of snaps (six carries, 27 yards), so there appears to be a situational platoon backfield at play despite Haskins' ineffectiveness in particular.
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Sione Vaki RB | DET
Lions' Sione Vaki: First touches since Week 6
Vaki rushed the ball five times for nine yards in Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.
Vaki entered the game in the fourth quarter with the Lions well out in front, turning a career-high five carries into nine yards. The rookie remains an extreme depth option in Detroit's backfield, playing only nine offensive snaps before Sunday's blowout victory.