Fantasy Football Player Notes
2023 Half PPR Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Christian McCaffrey
SF (vs . LAR)
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2.
Travis Etienne Jr.
JAC (at TEN)
Travis Etienne carried the bulk of the rushing load with 56 yards on 20 carries, although he didn't find the end zone. His longest run was 20 yards and he tallied 4 red zone carries, but no scores.
D'Ernest Johnson added 19 yards on 7 carries, while Tank Bigsby contributed 6 yards on a single carry. Johnson had a significant 42-yard reception on 2 targets (5.3% target share). We are starting to see more of a decline in Etienne's snap share with Johnson acting as his backup. Etienne played 62% of the snaps while Johnson played 39%. Easily the most we have seen from a Jags RB2 this season. However, Etienne left briefly while getting checked for a chest injury in the second quarter. Since the bye week ETN has played consistently between 60-65% of the snaps, when he had not been below 70% Weeks 1-8. At least Etienne still had 4 catches on 6 targets (15.8% target share) for 30 yards, the longest being 12 yards. Also had 14 RB opportunities in the first half to Johnson's 5. And the matchup versus the Bengals can cure everything for Etienne and his recent scoreless streak of three games. News flash. Trevor Lawrence won't score rushing TDs every single week. And despite Etienne's underwhelming yardage numbers, he still touched the ball - checks notes - 24 times. Buy low and take the over on his rushing yardage props in Week 13. For fantasy football, add D'Ernest Johnson as a high-end handcuff. Just in case this chest injury is worse than it seems for Travis Etienne. |
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3.
Bijan Robinson
ATL (at NO)
Bijan Robinson spearheaded the Falcons' ground game with 91 yards on 16 carries, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt and scoring a touchdown (three red-zone touches). His longest run was 17 yards. Led the team in targets in the first half (4) and carries (10). 63% snap share.
Tyler Allgeier also had a notable contribution, rushing for 64 yards on 10 attempts, with a long of 14 yards. Allgeier has zero red-zone touches, with Bijan taking a larger part in that area of the field. Cordarrelle Patterson and Desmond Ridder added 43 and 30 yards, respectively, to the team's impressive total of 228 rushing yards. C-Patt finished with 8 carries and a 26% snap share. Patterson carried the ball 5 times in the first half, while Allgeier had just 1 first-half carry for 2 yards. He got almost all his yardage in the second half (62 yards on 9 carries). Played only a 29% snap share. Drake London was Ridder's top target, catching 5 of his 7 targets (35% target share, 46% air yards share) for 91 yards. His longest reception was 29 yards. Robinson and Kyle Pitts also were involved as receivers. Robinson caught 3 out of 6 targets for 32 yards (30% target share), including a touchdown, while Pitts caught both of his targets for 22 yards. |
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4.
Jahmyr Gibbs
DET (vs . MIN)
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5.
Austin Ekeler
LAC (vs . KC)
Austin Ekeler (80% snap percentage) carried the ball 10 times for 32 yards, averaging 3.2 yards per carry. He wasn't able to find much room to run but was a steady presence in the backfield. Ekeler also contributed in the passing game, catching 5 of 6 targets for 32 yards (15% target share). His dual-threat ability is a key component of the Chargers' offense. Totaled 4 red-zone touches but he did not score. NE is the next game for the Bolts, followed by the Broncos, Raiders, Bills and Broncos (again). It's the No. 1-most difficult schedule for WRs. Permission to sell high on Keenan Allen granted. It's also very favorable for fantasy RBs, so we should see Ekeler rebound.
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6.
Kyren Williams
LAR (at SF)
Kyren Williams totaled 14 touches in the first half. Over 100 yards from scrimmage. But that wasn't all.
Williams accumulated an impressive 143 yards on 16 carries, boasting an average of 8.9 yards per carry and a long run of 56 yards. Williams was also active in the passing game, catching all 6 of his targets (19% target share) for 61 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns. He totaled 7 red-zone touches with over 200 yards from scrimmage by the end of the game. Full-blown workhorse around the goal line with a 61% snap share. But he wasn't the only Rams RB to be productive. Royce Freeman contributed effectively with 77 yards on 13 carries, scoring a touchdown and achieving a long run of 23 yards. Also earned 3 red-zone carries on a 34% snap share. He's the clear handcuff to the often-injured Williams. Keep him on your bench. |
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7.
Tony Pollard
DAL (at WAS)
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8.
D'Andre Swift
PHI (at NYG)
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9.
Josh Jacobs
LV (vs . DEN)
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10.
Breece Hall
NYJ (at NE)
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11.
Isiah Pacheco
KC (at LAC)
The Chiefs' ground game was more modest, with Isiah Pacheco rushing 15 times for 55 yards, but he found the end zone twice on 6 red-zone touches. Pacheco also saw 5 targets, catching all of them for 34 yards (16% target share). No Jerick McKinnon gave Pacheco a boosted role catching passes out of the backfield. 78% snap share was a season-high mark.
As always, buy Pacheco. No. 1 SOS for RBs. Next 4 Weeks: GB, BUF, NE and LV (again). |
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12.
Rachaad White
TB (at CAR)
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13.
Alvin Kamara
NO (vs . ATL)
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14.
Derrick Henry
TEN (vs . JAC)
Derrick Henry was the standout rusher with 18 carries for 76 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry and scoring 2 touchdowns. His longest run was for 18 yards and he was targeted twice. 64% snap share.
The Big Dog is getting ready for December. Tyjae Spears only had two carries, but he also took a big hit during the game. 40% snap share. Both RBs split routes run. Continue to ride Henry in home games. At home versus the Colts in Week 13. |
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Jonathan Taylor
IND (vs . HOU)
Jonathan Taylor was the standout rusher, carrying the ball 15 times for 91 yards, averaging 6.1 yards per carry, and scoring two touchdowns. His longest run was 17 yards on a sparingly low 58% snap share.
Zack Moss also contributed significantly with 55 yards on 8 carries, averaging an impressive 6.9 yards per attempt. He also added 3 targets on a 41% snap share. The first-half usage was bizarre. Taylor and Moss each had 4 carries. JT had 4 touches in the first half before they cut him loose. Taylor also had zero targets in the game despite running 21 routes to Moss' 17 routes. Fantasy managers were saved by JT's two TDs - he had 5 red-zone carries - but Moss was more involved than anybody could have projected based on the recent trends. |
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16.
David Montgomery
DET (vs . MIN)
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17.
Rhamondre Stevenson
NE (vs . NYJ)
Rhamondre Stevenson led the charge with 21 carries, totaling 98 yards and averaging 4.7 yards per carry. He also scored a touchdown and had a long run of 15 yards. The second game in a row with 20-plus carries. He's the only reason to turn on Patriots games anymore, and I bet the team will continue to lean on him.
Stevenson, involved in the passing game as well, had 5 receptions (14.3% target share) for 9 yards. 78% snap share was easily his highest of the season. While the Patriots roll out a dumpster fire, Stevenson gives fantasy managers hope. Ezekiel Elliott contributed significantly with 9 carries for 46 yards, averaging 5.1 yards per attempt and a long of 13 yards. Zeke also caught two passes for 6 yards. However, he was limited to just a 22% snap share. |
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18.
Saquon Barkley
NYG (vs . PHI)
Saquon Barkley led the ground game with 12 carries, accumulating 46 yards at an average of 3.8 yards per carry, and his longest run was 19 yards (81% snap share). Was non-existent in the second half as a rusher. Patriots are run defense to avoid.
GB is a good matchup for Barkley, but the Saints/Eagles in the fantasy football playoffs is concerning. |
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19.
Javonte Williams
DEN (at LV)
Javonte Williams had 7 first-half carries, fewer than Russell Wilson... (8). Still, the target leader with 4 first-half targets. Finished with 6 targets for a team high, 29% target share. While playing 70% of the snaps.
Williams led the Broncos' ground game overall with 18 carries for 65 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per attempt with a long run of 15 yards. He did leave the game with a neck injury but returned. Also saw 3 red-zone carries. His usage is somewhat unconventional, which has me concerned with some tougher upcoming matchups. Samaje Perine provided relief, rushing 7 times for 55 yards, averaging an impressive 7.9 yards per carry, and scoring a touchdown on a 24-yard run (2 red-zone carries). Jaleel McLaughlin had just 2 carries. Drop him as it appears he's no longer the next-man up in Denver's backfield. |
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20.
De'Von Achane
MIA (vs . BUF)
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21.
Brian Robinson Jr.
WAS (vs . DAL)
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22.
Joe Mixon
CIN (vs . CLE)
Joe Mixon led the Bengals' ground game, but was limited to just 16 yards on 8 carries. I was concerned about him without Joe Burrow, and it was at the forefront of this matchup. He's in trouble with the brutal RB schedule. Bet the under on his rushing yardage prop.
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23.
Raheem Mostert
MIA (vs . BUF)
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24.
Kenneth Walker III
SEA (at ARI)
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25.
James Cook
BUF (at MIA)
James Cook contributed significantly, carrying the ball 16 times for 43 yards. Earned 7 targets for 14% target share. Caught 6 balls for 57 yards with 2 red-zone targets.
Latavius Murray and Ty Johnson also added to the Bills' ground game. Murray had 30 yards on 9 carries, while Johnson rushed for 19 yards on 6 attempts. Murray also had 5 targets while leading the backfield in routes run and snaps played (44%) over Cook (43%). Don't overlook Johnson's contributions the last few weeks...as half of his carries came in the red zone. |
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26.
James Conner
ARI (vs . SEA)
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27.
Jaylen Warren
PIT (at BAL)
Najee Harris (also started) excelled as the primary ball carrier, rushing for 99 yards on 15 carries and scoring a touchdown (two red-zone carries). His longest run was 22 yards.
Jaylen Warren contributed 49 rushing yards on 13 attempts. Lost a fumble and failed to score on his 3 red-zone carries. Also had 3 targets and 3 receptions. Snaps were pretty even split - same in the first half - with Harris getting 54% to Warren's 48%. The report that surfaced Sunday that Warren would get more carries didn't really come to fruition on the surface. Although 13 carries was the second-most Warren has seen this season. Just didn't rip off the big run. But as always, buy low on Warren and sell high on Harris. The Steelers can only keep their best offensive playmaker behind Harris for so long. And the matchup next week is divine is for the ground attack to be productive. Arizona was just curb-stomped by the Rams running game. Both Najee and Warren should be fantasy starters in Week 13. Take the overs on their rushing yardage props in Week 13. It's a top-5 rest-of-season schedule for RBs. |
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28.
Jerome Ford
CLE (at CIN)
Jerome Ford led the Browns' rushing attack with 9 carries for 65 yards, averaging an impressive 7.2 yards per carry, with a long run of 19 yards. Kareem Hunt contributed with 7 carries for 22 yards, averaging 3.1 yards per attempt. Added 2 red-zone carries.
Ford and Hunt each had 4 carries in the first half. Ford also had 4 targets. Still Ford DOMINATED the snaps at 70% to Hunt's 26%. |
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29.
Gus Edwards
BAL (vs . PIT)
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30.
Devin Singletary
HOU (at IND)
Devin Singletary and Dameon Pierce barely contributed to the ground game with 18 and 14 yards, respectively. Singletary had just six carries (4 inside the red zone) while Pierce had 5 carries. Pierce had one carry in the second half.
Singletary, versatile in the receiving game as well, had 6 receptions for 54 yards, with his longest catch being 33 yards on 7 targets (19% target share). He's Houston's RB1. He played a whopping 80% of the snaps to Pierce's mediocre 18% snap share. |
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31.
Najee Harris
PIT (at BAL)
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32.
Zach Charbonnet
SEA (at ARI)
Zach Charbonnet operated as a workhorse with an 88% snap share rushing for 47 yards on 14 attempts. DeeJay Dallas added to the running game with 2 carries for 10 yards. Charbs also was involved as a receiver again, with 4 catches for 11 yards (4 targets).
Great usage but it was a tough on-paper matchup for him to overcome. The schedule doesn't get much better. |
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Keaton Mitchell
BAL (vs . PIT)
Keaton Mitchell led the running backs in snap percentage at 46% while also totaling 64 rushing yards on just 9 carries. He led the backfield in first-half carries (5).
The rookie also caught both of his targets for 25 yards while leading the backfield in routes run. 11 touches for 89 yards. Led the Ravens backfield in both touches and snaps, while also drawing the start in the Sunday Night Football contest. His snaps and touches continue to grow, and I wouldn't be surprised if that continues after the Week 13 bye week. Gus Edwards (27% snap percentage) carried the ball 8 times for a total of 26 yards, averaging 3.3 yards per carry. His involvement was limited (only 2 carries in the first half) reflected by his low snap percentage (1 target). Justice Hill also out-snapped the TD-dependent Gus Bus (28%). Edwards didn't score, and therefore was a bust in Week 12. Hill tallied 5 carries for 31 yards (1 target), 3 of which were in the red zone. |
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34.
Aaron Jones
GB (vs . CHI)
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35.
Khalil Herbert
CHI (at GB)
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36.
Zack Moss
IND (vs . HOU)
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37.
Alexander Mattison
MIN (at DET)
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38.
Chuba Hubbard
CAR (vs . TB)
Chuba Hubbard led the rushing attack with 14 carries for 45 yards, averaging 3.2 yards per carry and scoring 1 touchdown. His longest run was for 15 yards. Chuba Hubbard added 5 catches from 5 targets (21% target share) for 47 yards, with a long of 25 yards.
Miles Sanders carried the ball 15 times but managed only 28 yards, averaging 1.9 yards per attempt with a long of 15 yards. Sanders out-carried Chuba Hubbard 7 to 5 in the first half, but the latter was much more effective with his carries. Obviously, Hubbard is the preferred back to own (64% snap share to Sanders' 36% snap share) but he's nothing more than plug-in RB3. I would lean toward his rushing props under in Week 13 versus a tough Buccaneers run defense. Because the random spurts of Sanders playing create concern about Hubbard's trusted workload. |
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39.
Ty Chandler
MIN (at DET)
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40.
AJ Dillon
GB (vs . CHI)
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41.
Tyjae Spears
TEN (vs . JAC)
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42.
Kareem Hunt
CLE (at CIN)
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43.
Roschon Johnson
CHI (at GB)
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44.
Tyler Allgeier
ATL (at NO)
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45.
Rico Dowdle
DAL (at WAS)
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46.
D'Onta Foreman
CHI (at GB)
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47.
Ezekiel Elliott
NE (vs . NYJ)
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48.
Dameon Pierce
HOU (at IND)
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49.
Miles Sanders
CAR (vs . TB)
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50.
Kenneth Gainwell
PHI (at NYG)
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51.
Latavius Murray
BUF (at MIA)
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52.
Antonio Gibson
WAS (vs . DAL)
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53.
Elijah Mitchell
SF (vs . LAR)
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54.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
MIA (vs . BUF)
Jeff Wilson Jr. (Snap %: 33%) contributed a solid supporting effort with 56 yards on 11 attempts, averaging over 5 yards per carry. Salvon Ahmed was placed on IR earlier this week, and the timetable for the injury-plagued De'Von Achane remains to be seen. Add Wilson off waivers.
He was the preferred option in the passing game to Mostert, catching all 3 of his targets (11%) to Mostert's lone target. Mostert ran more routes, but he has been consistently losing pass game work to other Dolphins RBs the past few weeks. But it's not hurting his fantasy value which is mostly tied to TDs. He had 4 red-zone carries in Week 12, including a TD. Still, his fragility needs no introduction. Keep Wilson stashed. In the first half of Week 12, the carries were almost a dead-even split. 8 for Mostert and 6 for Wilson. Wilson also had two catches in the 1st half, which means the touches were equal. Miami has the Commanders, Titans, Jets (again) Cowboys and Ravens in the next 5 weeks. |
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55.
Samaje Perine
DEN (at LV)
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56.
Jaleel McLaughlin
DEN (at LV)
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57.
Joshua Kelley
LAC (vs . KC)
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58.
Dalvin Cook
NYJ (at NE)
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59.
Jerick McKinnon
KC (at LAC)
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60.
Emari Demercado
ARI (vs . SEA)
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61.
Leonard Fournette
BUF (at MIA)
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62.
Justice Hill
BAL (vs . PIT)
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63.
Jamaal Williams
NO (vs . ATL)
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64.
Kendre Miller
NO (vs . ATL)
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65.
Royce Freeman
LAR (at SF)
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66.
Salvon Ahmed
MIA (vs . BUF)
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67.
Ronnie Rivers
LAR (at SF)
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68.
Tank Bigsby
JAC (at TEN)
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69.
Pierre Strong Jr.
CLE (at CIN)
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70.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
WAS (vs . DAL)
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71.
Craig Reynolds
DET (vs . MIN)
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72.
Keaontay Ingram
FA (BYE)
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73.
Jordan Mason
SF (vs . LAR)
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74.
Michael Carter
ARI (vs . SEA)
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75.
Matt Breida
NYG (vs . PHI)
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76.
Zamir White
LV (vs . DEN)
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77.
Israel Abanikanda
NYJ (at NE)
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78.
D'Ernest Johnson
JAC (at TEN)
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79.
Darrell Henderson Jr.
FA (BYE)
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80.
Cordarrelle Patterson
ATL (at NO)
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81.
Trayveon Williams
CIN (vs . CLE)
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82.
Chase Edmonds
TB (at CAR)
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83.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
KC (at LAC)
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84.
Zach Evans
LAR (at SF)
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85.
Deuce Vaughn
DAL (at WAS)
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86.
Tony Jones Jr.
ARI (vs . SEA)
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87.
Rashaad Penny
PHI (at NYG)
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88.
Damien Harris
BUF (at MIA)
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89.
Myles Gaskin
MIN (at DET)
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90.
Boston Scott
PHI (at NYG)
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91.
Chris Evans
CIN (vs . CLE)
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92.
Melvin Gordon III
BAL (vs . PIT)
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93.
Ameer Abdullah
LV (vs . DEN)
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94.
Kene Nwangwu
MIN (at DET)
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95.
Isaiah Spiller
LAC (vs . KC)
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96.
Ke'Shawn Vaughn
TB (at CAR)
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97.
DeeJay Dallas
SEA (at ARI)
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98.
Mike Boone
HOU (at IND)
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99.
Raheem Blackshear
CAR (vs . TB)
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100.
Sean Tucker
TB (at CAR)
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101.
Kyle Juszczyk
SF (vs . LAR)
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102.
Gary Brightwell
NYG (vs . PHI)
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103.
Tyrion Davis-Price
SF (vs . LAR)
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104.
Emanuel Wilson
GB (vs . CHI)
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105.
Kenny McIntosh
SEA (at ARI)
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106.
Dare Ogunbowale
HOU (at IND)
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107.
Eric Gray
NYG (vs . PHI)
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108.
Brandon Bolden
LV (vs . DEN)
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109.
Alec Ingold
MIA (vs . BUF)
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110.
Malik Davis
DAL (at WAS)
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111.
Chase Brown
CIN (vs . CLE)
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112.
Travis Homer
CHI (at GB)
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113.
Julius Chestnut
TEN (vs . JAC)
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114.
Anthony McFarland Jr.
PIT (at BAL)
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115.
Kevin Harris
NE (vs . NYJ)
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116.
Deneric Prince
KC (at LAC)
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117.
Jashaun Corbin
NYG (vs . PHI)
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118.
Keith Smith
ATL (at NO)
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119.
Ty Montgomery II
NE (vs . NYJ)
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120.
Deon Jackson
NYG (vs . PHI)
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121.
Michael Burton
DEN (at LV)
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122.
DeWayne McBride
MIN (at DET)
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123.
Patrick Ricard
BAL (vs . PIT)
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124.
Reggie Gilliam
BUF (at MIA)
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125.
Elijah Dotson
LAC (vs . KC)
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126.
JaMycal Hasty
NE (vs . NYJ)
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127.
C.J. Ham
MIN (at DET)
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128.
James Robinson
FA (BYE)
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129.
Ronald Jones II
FA (BYE)
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130.
Patrick Taylor Jr.
GB (vs . CHI)
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131.
Kenyan Drake
FA (BYE)
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132.
Snoop Conner
JAC (at TEN)
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133.
Trey Sermon
IND (vs . HOU)
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134.
Ty Johnson
BUF (at MIA)
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135.
Corey Clement
ARI (vs . SEA)
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136.
Demetric Felton Jr.
CIN (vs . CLE)
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137.
Tyler Badie
DEN (at LV)
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138.
La'Mical Perine
KC (at LAC)
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139.
Godwin Igwebuike
PIT (at BAL)
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140.
Jaret Patterson
LAC (vs . KC)
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141.
Jakob Johnson
LV (vs . DEN)
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142.
Mohamed Ibrahim
DET (vs . MIN)
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143.
Zander Horvath
LAC (vs . KC)
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144.
Darrel Williams
FA (BYE)
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145.
Trestan Ebner
FA (BYE)
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146.
Aaron Dykes
FA (BYE)
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147.
J.J. Taylor
HOU (at IND)
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