Fantasy Football Player Notes
2023 Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Christian McCaffrey
SF (vs . LAR)
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2.
Tony Pollard
DAL (at WAS)
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3.
Bijan Robinson
ATL (at NO)
Bijan Robinson was disappointing but maintained his role as a receiver with 4 catches for 27 yards on 6 targets. Started and saw 8 touches in the first half. Saw the first target in the game. Led team with a 22% target share through three games. Also leads the team with 14 catches. Played 81% of the snaps in Week 3, and uptick from his 72% snap share in Week 2.
He's a sharp buy-low target. The Jaguars (in London) and Houston Texans next up. |
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4.
Travis Etienne Jr.
JAC (at TEN)
RB Travis Etienne was still a workhorse in Week 3 - 19 for 88 rushing, 4 for 50 on 5 targets, 71% snap share - but Tank Bigsby vultures a TD at the one-yard line. As always, the ETN explosive game is going to happen. Remains a trade-for target.
When Doug Pederson took over play calling in the second half... the plays were as follows. Etienne rush for 11 yards, Etienne rush for 16 yards, Etienne rush for 5 yards, Penalty, Etienne catch for 17 yards. They came out the gates and scored a TD immediately after halftime. This offense will bounce back. |
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Josh Jacobs
LV (vs . DEN)
Josh Jacobs remained a bell cow (82% snap share). 17 carries for 62 rushing yards while adding in three grabs for 18 yards on 5 targets. Jacobs is getting all the volume he can handle, but his efficiency and lack of TDs remain to be desired. He has the most red zone touches among RBs without a TD this season.
With the Chargers up next, I'd be doing whatever I can to get my hands on Jacobs. Seems plausible he has been slow out of the gates after missing all of training camp. He also started out last season sluggish through the first three weeks, until he went NUCLEAR in Week 4 en route to leading the NFL in rushing yards. The time is now to strike a deal for Jacobs. |
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6.
Austin Ekeler
LAC (vs . KC)
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Rhamondre Stevenson
NE (vs . NYJ)
Rhamondre Stevenson totaled 19 carries for 59 yards and saw four targets (65% snap share). Ran a route on 73% of dropbacks. Third straight game with 18-plus touches. 6th in the NFL in touches (pending MNF).
A workhorse that people may not realize they have. Although the carry totals were pretty split, Elliott saw a lot of work in the fourth quarter when New England was trying to kill clock and slow the pace of play. No hurry with them aware the other offense would not be scoring anytime soon. I would view Mondre as a buy-low after a 20-touch game where the box score might suggest he's losing his job to Zeke. He's not. This game is also one of the few occasions where the Patriots will have the luxury of "feeding Zeke" when they are protecting a lead. This will not happen very often. |
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Derrick Henry
TEN (vs . JAC)
Derrick Henry aka the Big Dog eats for 80 rushing yards and 1 TD on 25 carries. 3 catches on 4 targets and 15 yards. Saw his snaps climb back up to 71% after a low rate in Week 1. 28 total touches.
No.2 RB Tyjae Spears more than doubled his touches from a week ago, totaling 10 (8 carries, two receptions). Efficient rushing the ball 8 times for 49 rushing yards (37% snap share). The fact that Spears is this involved alongside a healthy Henry just tells you how talented and excited the team is for him. Think Spears' constant involvement will cause issues for Henry sooner rather than later. That was the case in Week 3...The Tennessee Titans fell behind 13-3 in the first half and it was lack luster day for Henry. 11 carries for just 20 yards. Zero targets.Spears out-snapped him in the first half - four carries for 6 yards. He also had four catches for 3 yards on 4 targets with the team facing negative game script. Spears would go onto to out-snap Henry by a grand total of 56% to 38% in Week 3. Henry has now been out-snapped in two of three games by Spears. He has one game with above 50% snap share this season. If Henry is their best player on offense, why is he not getting the ball more? Are the Titans losing faith? Either way, Spears constant usage is not going away and will hinder Henry for the rest of the season. The offensive line is still horrible. I'd be selling Henry for those that think he has true fantasy RB1 upside. Looks to me like a fantasy RB2 given his current situation. |
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9.
Joe Mixon
CIN (vs . CLE)
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10.
Kenneth Walker III
SEA (at ARI)
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Jahmyr Gibbs
DET (vs . MIN)
No David Montgomery led to a big usage game for Jahmyr Gibbs. 17 carries for 80 rushing yards on a 60% snap share. Craig Reynolds earned just four for 15 carries (three of which came in the 4th quarter). Zonovan Knight out-carried Reynolds in the first half (2 vs 1) and was the next back up behind Gibbs. Knight is an interesting DFS option for the one-game Thursday night slate, as the No. 2 RB.
Gibbs only had two targets, but there wasn't a demand given the big lead. Still, I'd view him as buy-low given his separation between the other RBs. Also, he earned four red-zone carries, but just failed to punch it in for a score. On a short week, I don't expect Montgomery to be ready to return, slating Gibbs for another solid workload. Dan Campbell said his post-game presser that Gibbs will only get better with time and more reps. He also thought Gibbs started to heat up as the game progressed. So, after a game where Gibbs only scored fewer than 10 fantasy points...he's a screaming buy with the arrow pointing up. |
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12.
Saquon Barkley
NYG (vs . PHI)
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13.
Aaron Jones
GB (vs . CHI)
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14.
Jonathan Taylor
IND (vs . HOU)
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15.
James Cook
BUF (at MIA)
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16.
Miles Sanders
CAR (vs . TB)
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Brian Robinson Jr.
WAS (vs . DAL)
Brian Robinson Jr. had a down game with the Commanders facing major negative game script. This is definitely his floor, but at least he got 70 rushing yards on 10 carries. B-Rob's lock on the RB1 job is basically a vice grip with Antonio Gibson constantly fumbling the ball. He lost a fumble after catching a pass and spinning (twice).
Just need to see Robinson earn a bigger role as a receiver so that he can become game script proof. This week is an example of when things go south (zero targets, 37% snap share). Although he did have one catch for 15 yards wiped off due to a penalty. Also got stuffed at the goal line which would have easily salvaged his fantasy outing. AG played 61% of the snaps with the team playing catch up. He ran 28 routes to Robinson's 6. Gibson totaled two carries and 3 catches on 5 targets. Still, I'd say it was a net positive for Robinson managers that Gibson did virtually nothing with his snaps. Eagles up next is tough, but the Bears in Week 5 should be a soft spot for the Commanders to beat up on a bad team. If you sold last week per instructions, you were smart. Now the time to buy on the low presents itself. |
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18.
Alvin Kamara
NO (vs . ATL)
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Breece Hall
NYJ (at NE)
If I were to buy-low on any Jets player, it would be Breece Hall. The hope is the Jets just pound the ground game to protect Zach Wilson, with Hall leading the charge. Hall had 12 carries for 18 yards (1 catch for 9 yards) in Week 3. 49% snap share. Season-high. 12 carries was also a season-high.
However, Dalvin Cook and even Michael Carter are just eating too much into his workload to give him a shot right now at overcoming the poor efficiency with Zach Wilson under center. The Jets HAVE to make a QB change. New York wants to run the football, as Robert Saleh suggested they wanted to establish the run in his post-game press conference. Not hopeful they can do it versus the Chiefs in Week 4, but the Broncos are vulnerable in Week 5. The Jets have hit rock bottom on offense, but they acknowledge the only way they can put up points with Wilson as their QB is through the run game. As Hall gets healthier and the schedule eases up, I'd envision Hall completely supplanting the other two backs entirely. Trade for him now and stash him on your bench from a team that's struggling with him. |
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20.
D'Andre Swift
PHI (at NYG)
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21.
James Conner
ARI (vs . SEA)
Always bet on the double-digit home dogs....
Arizona came up with the big home upset with James Conner operating as a bell cow per usual - 16 touches for over 100 yards and TD. 64% snap share. He's in the top-5 in touches this season and 3rd in rushing yards. But I did think it was slightly noteworthy that we did see a little bit more action from the backups who combined for 7 touches. With SF up next, don't hate the idea of trading Conner as a "sell high." Also, his injury track record precedes itself. |
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Isiah Pacheco
KC (at LAC)
Isiah Pacheco continues to look explosive - 15 for 62 and 1 TD - so don't overact to the final box score. CEH had four carries in the first half and vultured a goal-line TD (happens). Pacheco scored later on one of his 6 red-zone carries. Also saw two red-zone targets and led the backfield in routes run. He's top-5 in red-zone carries through three games.
After CEH scored, he didn't touch the ball until Blaine Gabbert was in at QB in the fourth quarter. 11 carries with the backup QB. Buy Pacheco. Jerick McKinnon won't turn his three targets into two TDs every single week. Although it should be noted that McKinnon's schemed touches were likely due to the lack of Kadarius Toney in this matchup. |
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23.
Rachaad White
TB (at CAR)
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24.
Javonte Williams
DEN (at LV)
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Najee Harris
PIT (at BAL)
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Raheem Mostert
MIA (vs . BUF)
I'd still try to sell high (now sell even higher) on Raheem Mostert given his injury history, 31-year-old age and Jeff Wilson Jr. lurking. I'd try to buy De'Von Achane (but it's probably not likely he can be acquired for anything reasonable). Although it's a committee right now, nobody will be surprised to see the super explosive rookie supplant the veteran RB.
Obviously Mostert has a slight lean (he came out of the game with starters while Achane stayed in with Mike White in Week 3) but the reading is on the wall of how this backfield will shake out in a few weeks. Achane also out-touched Mostert in the red zone, 8 to 3. |
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Dameon Pierce
HOU (at IND)
Even in a great positive game script, Dameon Pierce couldn't get going. 14 for 31 but scored. Devin Singletary had more yards (41) on nine carries. Pierce caught 3 balls to Singletary's two. And when the team was up big in the fourth quarter - seems like prime Pierce grind out time - Singletary was in the game. Pierce is a good player, but his role is capped unless he scores. Still only managed to carve out a 54% snap share versus Singletary's 39% snap share. Pierce has only 30 more rushing yards than Singletary despite 20 more carries (40 vs. 20).
Can't imagine Pierce is set for a success versus the Steelers' fierce defensive line in Week 4. |
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28.
Alexander Mattison
MIN (at DET)
It was a make-or-break time for Alexander Mattison. The final stat line looks solid - 20 for 93 yards on the ground, 5 catches for 32 yards on 7 targets. Played 80% of the snaps.
Sell. Sell. Sell. He dropped a ball in the red zone. Fumbled with a clear recovery by LA but it was overturned because the whistle was blown. Stuffed at the goal line thrice. Cam Akers is coming for this man's job. Your window is open. Don't miss it. |
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29.
Kyren Williams
LAR (at SF)
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30.
Jerome Ford
CLE (at CIN)
Jerome Ford has three carries in the 1st half. He finished with 10 carries for 18 yards on a 56% snap share but scored two TDs. He added 2 catches on 3 targets while leading the backfield in routes run. The matchup was brutal, so the bad efficiency was to be expected. Currently, he ranks 2nd-worst in the NFL in success rate (32%).
But the involvement from the other backs was puzzling. Pierre Strong got six carries for 27 yards (although the majority in garbage time up 27-3). Kareem Hunt (supposedly on a pitch count) got 5 carries for 13 yards after being signed this week (20% snap share). Hunt also had three targets on just five routes run. Also, I think it's extremely noteworthy that Ford was not the first Browns player to earn a carry. Or the second. Or the third. Elijah Moore, Hunt and Strong all carried the ball before Ford's first carry on the second drive. If this is "RB1" usage for Ford, you must sell high after the 2 TDs. Schedule sucks and there is a bye week in Week 5. Ravens, Bye Week, 49ers and then Colts. If anything, I'd buy-low on Kareem Hunt. Looked decent in game after no training camp. He's clearly the RB2 ahead of Strong. Only imagine he gets better as he get acclimated to game speed. |
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31.
David Montgomery
DET (vs . MIN)
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32.
Tyler Allgeier
ATL (at NO)
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33.
De'Von Achane
MIA (vs . BUF)
Rookie running back De'Von Achane - admittedly EXPLODING on my bench in way too many spots I'm afraid - rushed for 203 yards and 4 TDs in Week 3. Raheem Mostert also scored 4 TDs. Both guys were also heavily involved as receivers.
But in the first half alone - before things got out of hand even as the score rested at 35-13 - Achane led the team in carries (10) versus Mostert's 7. Mostert just had the superior pass-game role with 6 receptions on 6 targets to Achane's 1. And I'd still try to sell high (now sell even higher) on Raheem Mostert given his injury history, 31-year-old age and Jeff Wilson Jr. lurking. I'd try to buy Achane (but it's probably not likely he can be acquired for anything reasonable). Because although it's a committee right now, nobody will be surprised to see the super explosive rookie supplant the veteran RB. |
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Khalil Herbert
CHI (at GB)
As for the rest of the bad news Bears, I think the backfield is another one that can be acquired for dirt cheap. Broncos just got DESTROYED on the ground.
Khalil Herbert led the Bears with 5 carries for 23 yards in the first half but fumbled. Two carries in the second half. Roschon Johnson had three carries for 22 yards in the first half. 5 carries in the second half. Both ended with two receptions. The fact that the Bears aren't just deciding on one guy - opting for a split even though they are not running the ball at all - is super frustrating. Herbert played 55% of the snaps versus Johnson' 45%. Herbert ran 11 routes to Johnson's 9. If you want hands off all Bears, be my guest. But running back is dire position where we can't afford to be super picky. Both are desperation RB3s even in a plus-matchup versus Denver. |
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35.
Kenneth Gainwell
PHI (at NYG)
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36.
Jaylen Warren
PIT (at BAL)
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37.
Roschon Johnson
CHI (at GB)
As for the rest of the bad news Bears, I think the backfield is another one that can be acquired for dirt cheap. Broncos just got DESTROYED on the ground.
Khalil Herbert led the Bears with 5 carries for 23 yards in the first half but fumbled. Two carries in the second half. Roschon Johnson had three carries for 22 yards in the first half. 5 carries in the second half. Both ended with two receptions. The fact that the Bears aren't just deciding on one guy - opting for a split even though they are not running the ball at all - is super frustrating. Herbert played 55% of the snaps versus Johnson' 45%. Herbert ran 11 routes to Johnson's 9. If you want hands off all Bears, be my guest. But running back is dire position where we can't afford to be super picky. Both are desperation RB3s even in a plus-matchup versus Denver. |
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38.
Tyjae Spears
TEN (vs . JAC)
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39.
Gus Edwards
BAL (vs . PIT)
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40.
Zack Moss
IND (vs . HOU)
Zack Moss with a low-key 30 carries in the OT victory (76% snap share). Also caught a TD. Workhorse until Jonathan Taylor returns. But who knows. Maybe JT still gets traded...setting up Moss to be a workhorse for the long haul. Worst case scenario is he gives you another usable week versus the Rams in Week 4, if and when Taylor reclaims RB1 duties for the Colts.
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41.
AJ Dillon
GB (vs . CHI)
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42.
Zach Charbonnet
SEA (at ARI)
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43.
Chuba Hubbard
CAR (vs . TB)
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44.
Jamaal Williams
NO (vs . ATL)
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45.
Dalvin Cook
NYJ (at NE)
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46.
Elijah Mitchell
SF (vs . LAR)
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47.
Joshua Kelley
LAC (vs . KC)
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48.
Tank Bigsby
JAC (at TEN)
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49.
Samaje Perine
DEN (at LV)
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50.
Cam Akers
MIN (at DET)
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51.
Kendre Miller
NO (vs . ATL)
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52.
Antonio Gibson
WAS (vs . DAL)
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53.
Jerick McKinnon
KC (at LAC)
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54.
Justice Hill
BAL (vs . PIT)
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55.
Matt Breida
NYG (vs . PHI)
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56.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
MIA (vs . BUF)
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57.
Ezekiel Elliott
NE (vs . NYJ)
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58.
Damien Harris
BUF (at MIA)
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59.
Devin Singletary
HOU (at IND)
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60.
Kareem Hunt
CLE (at CIN)
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61.
Rico Dowdle
DAL (at WAS)
Rico Dowdle earned 7 touches on just 14% of the snaps. Make sure he's not available on waivers as a high-end handcuff.
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62.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
KC (at LAC)
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63.
Rashaad Penny
PHI (at NYG)
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64.
Latavius Murray
BUF (at MIA)
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65.
Sean Tucker
TB (at CAR)
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66.
Ty Chandler
MIN (at DET)
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67.
Pierre Strong Jr.
CLE (at CIN)
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68.
Keaontay Ingram
ARI (vs . SEA)
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69.
Zamir White
LV (vs . DEN)
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70.
Deuce Vaughn
DAL (at WAS)
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71.
D'Onta Foreman
CHI (at GB)
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72.
Boston Scott
PHI (at NYG)
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73.
Trayveon Williams
CIN (vs . CLE)
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74.
Jaleel McLaughlin
DEN (at LV)
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75.
Zonovan Knight
DET (vs . MIN)
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76.
Cordarrelle Patterson
ATL (at NO)
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77.
Melvin Gordon III
BAL (vs . PIT)
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78.
Ronnie Rivers
LAR (at SF)
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79.
Chase Brown
CIN (vs . CLE)
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80.
Salvon Ahmed
MIA (vs . BUF)
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81.
Craig Reynolds
DET (vs . MIN)
No David Montgomery led to a big usage game for Jahmyr Gibbs. 17 carries for 80 rushing yards on a 60% snap share. Craig Reynolds earned just four for 15 carries (three of which came in the 4th quarter). Zonovan Knight out-carried Reynolds in the first half (2 vs 1) and was the next back up behind Gibbs. Knight is an interesting DFS option for the one-game Thursday night slate, as the No. 2 RB.
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82.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
WAS (vs . DAL)
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83.
Leonard Fournette
FA (BYE)
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84.
Michael Carter
NYJ (at NE)
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85.
Tony Jones Jr.
NO (vs . ATL)
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86.
JaMycal Hasty
JAC (at TEN)
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87.
Jordan Mason
SF (vs . LAR)
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88.
D'Ernest Johnson
JAC (at TEN)
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89.
Chris Evans
CIN (vs . CLE)
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90.
Eric Gray
NYG (vs . PHI)
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91.
Chase Edmonds
TB (at CAR)
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92.
Tyrion Davis-Price
SF (vs . LAR)
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93.
Gary Brightwell
NYG (vs . PHI)
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94.
Ke'Shawn Vaughn
TB (at CAR)
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95.
Ameer Abdullah
LV (vs . DEN)
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96.
DeeJay Dallas
SEA (at ARI)
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97.
Zach Evans
LAR (at SF)
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98.
Keaton Mitchell
BAL (vs . PIT)
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99.
Kenny McIntosh
SEA (at ARI)
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100.
Israel Abanikanda
NYJ (at NE)
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101.
Kene Nwangwu
MIN (at DET)
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102.
Raheem Blackshear
CAR (vs . TB)
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103.
Brandon Bolden
LV (vs . DEN)
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104.
Mike Boone
HOU (at IND)
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105.
Emari Demercado
ARI (vs . SEA)
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106.
Travis Homer
CHI (at GB)
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107.
Dare Ogunbowale
HOU (at IND)
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108.
Anthony McFarland Jr.
PIT (at BAL)
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109.
Julius Chestnut
TEN (vs . JAC)
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110.
Keith Smith
ATL (at NO)
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111.
Malik Davis
DAL (at WAS)
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112.
Deneric Prince
KC (at LAC)
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113.
Kyle Juszczyk
SF (vs . LAR)
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114.
Kevin Harris
NE (vs . NYJ)
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115.
La'Mical Perine
KC (at LAC)
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116.
Snoop Conner
JAC (at TEN)
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117.
DeWayne McBride
MIN (at DET)
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118.
Isaiah Spiller
LAC (vs . KC)
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119.
Corey Clement
ARI (vs . SEA)
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120.
Emanuel Wilson
GB (vs . CHI)
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121.
Patrick Taylor Jr.
GB (vs . CHI)
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122.
Trey Sermon
IND (vs . HOU)
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123.
Zander Horvath
PIT (at BAL)
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124.
Michael Burton
DEN (at LV)
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125.
Ty Montgomery II
NE (vs . NYJ)
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126.
C.J. Ham
MIN (at DET)
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127.
Elijah Dotson
LAC (vs . KC)
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128.
Reggie Gilliam
BUF (at MIA)
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129.
Ty Johnson
BUF (at MIA)
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130.
Patrick Ricard
BAL (vs . PIT)
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131.
Kenyan Drake
BAL (vs . PIT)
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132.
Jaret Patterson
LAC (vs . KC)
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133.
Alec Ingold
MIA (vs . BUF)
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134.
Darrel Williams
FA (BYE)
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135.
Tyler Badie
DEN (at LV)
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136.
Demetric Felton Jr.
CIN (vs . CLE)
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137.
Jakob Johnson
LV (vs . DEN)
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138.
James Robinson
FA (BYE)
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139.
Aaron Dykes
FA (BYE)
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140.
Royce Freeman
LAR (at SF)
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141.
Deon Jackson
CLE (at CIN)
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142.
Ronald Jones II
FA (BYE)
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143.
Myles Gaskin
FA (BYE)
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144.
Mohamed Ibrahim
FA (BYE)
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145.
Trestan Ebner
FA (BYE)
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146.
Godwin Igwebuike
PIT (at BAL)
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147.
J.J. Taylor
FA (BYE)
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