Fantasy Football Player Notes
2024 PPR Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Bijan Robinson
ATL (vs . CAR)
Bijan Robinson led the ground game, rushing 18 times for 68 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, with a long run of 13 yards. Tyler Allgeier chipped in with 21 yards on 3 carries, also with a long of 13 yards, while Cousins had 1 rush for no gain. Robinson handled the lone carry inside the 10. Robinson was more effective in the passing game as well, catching all 5 of his targets for 43 yards representing 19% of the team's target share. Regardless, he was a bell cow with an 89% snap rate. Allgeier sat at a lowly 13%. It was the first time Robinson surpassed an 80% snap share per Next Gen Stats. As the Falcons' schedule eases up look for Robinson to be a major benefactor.
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2.
Breece Hall
NYJ (vs . MIA)
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3.
Christian McCaffrey
SF (at ARI)
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4.
Saquon Barkley
PHI (vs . NYG)
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Jahmyr Gibbs
DET (vs . MIN)
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Jonathan Taylor
IND (vs . JAC)
Jonathan Taylor was the workhorse in the backfield (96% snap rate), rushing 16 times for 48 yards and scoring a key rushing touchdown, though he was largely held in check with an average of 3.0 yards per carry and a long run of 7 yards. That Texans run defense is no joke. But who's run defense is a joke? The Packers. Buy low on JT. Both JT and A-Rich earned red-zone touches, with Taylor edging out his QB 4-2 in the red zone.
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De'Von Achane
MIA (at NYJ)
In the running game, Jeff Wilson led the Dolphins with 26 yards on 5 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per carry, including a long run of 14 yards. De'Von Achane saw more action with 10 carries but managed only 24 yards, averaging 2.4 yards per carry. Despite the modest rushing total, Achane found the end zone on the ground, scoring a rushing touchdown. Raheem Mostert struggled to gain much ground, rushing for just 9 yards on 6 carries. Mostert had zero red-zone opportunities. Seemed like the coaching staff went to Wilson to spark the ground game late in the 4th quarter. But more importantly, Achane was super involved as a receiver. Achane made a significant impact in the passing game as well, catching all 7 of his targets for 76 yards (twice in the red zone), with an eye-popping 103 YAC, proving his versatility as a dual-threat back. Essentially he operated as the Dolphins' 3rd WR with a 32% target rate. He did take a big hit toward the end of the game so monitor his injury status.
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Travis Etienne Jr.
JAC (at IND)
Tank Bigsby was the standout in the backfield, rushing for 73 yards on 12 carries, including a 26-yard run, averaging an impressive 6.1 yards per carry. Travis Etienne also saw 12 carries but found less success, managing 44 yards at 3.7 yards per carry, with a long run of 11 yards. He scored and came close to a second TD but fumbled it through the end zone for a touchback. But Etienne earned all the red-zone carries for Jacksonville (4). He still has a stranglehold on the high-value touches in the Jaguars backfield and overall work (70% snap share). Give credit to Bigsby who looked nothing like his rookie self. Definitely will be seeing a decent chunk of the carries in Jacksonville this season. Bigsby played 32% of the snaps. Still I don't think Etienne's RB1 role is in jeopardy. Would buy low from a panicked manager
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9.
Isiah Pacheco
KC (at DEN)
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10.
Kyren Williams
LAR (vs . SEA)
Kyren Williams led the ground attack, rushing 18 times for 50 yards and a touchdown, while playing 91% of the offensive snaps. He was the focal point of the backfield, contributing in both the running and passing games. Ronnie Rivers, not Blake Corum (who played 0% of the snaps), served as the RB2, rushing 2 times for 16 yards. However, Williams struggled with his efficiency, posting 2.8 yards per carry and -1.1 rushing yards per attempt over expectation. The Rams will play at Arizona (shootout on deck) in Week 2. They might be undermanned given the vast amount of injuries they suffered in Week 1 from WR Puka Nacua, tackle Joseph Noteboom, G/C Steve Avila and OL Kevin Dotson. Head coach Sean McVay has already stated the team will look for offensive line help.
I'm selling Williams high off the snap share alone. This OL mess could be problematic, and I don't expect Corum to be a total zero for the rest of the season. |
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11.
Joe Mixon
HOU (at TEN)
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12.
Derrick Henry
BAL (vs . CLE)
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13.
Kenneth Walker III
SEA (at LAR)
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14.
James Cook
BUF (at NE)
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15.
Josh Jacobs
GB (vs . CHI)
On the ground, Josh Jacobs led the rushing attack with 84 yards on 16 carries, averaging 5.3 yards per attempt with five inside the red zone. Jacobs ran into a stacked box on just 6.3% of his carries. Last season this number was at 21.5%. If the Packers are forcing defenses into light boxes with their talented pass-catching group, we will continue to see an efficient Jacobs churn out yardage. Buy. Well, at least that was the case before Jordan Love went down. More to come.
We know that Matt LaFleur wants to use multiple backs, so the split between Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson wasn't too surprising. Still, Jacobs got pseudo bell cow usage with a 73% snap share and 18 touches to Wilson's 24% and 6 touches. Only one time last season did a Packers RB see a 73% or higher snap share. It's happened just three times over the last two seasons. A mobile QB under center might open up more lanes for Jacobs. And the matchup in Week 2 is divine versus the Colts' run defense. In Malik Willis we trust. |
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Alvin Kamara
NO (at TB)
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Aaron Jones
MIN (at DET)
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Rachaad White
TB (vs . NO)
On the ground, Bucky Irving led the rushing attack with 62 yards on nine carries, including a 31-yard burst, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Rachaad White struggled to find running lanes, managing just 31 yards on 15 carries (long of 15 yards), while Mayfield added 21 rushing yards on three scrambles. The Buccaneers starter still played 70% of the snaps to Irving's 31%. The White/Irving split is somewhat concerning. White saw a 70% snap share or less one time last season. And it was in a game where he struggled immensely as a rusher averaging fewer than 2 yards per carry. Irving steps in immediately as a rookie and excels rushing in the new scheme orchestrated by new OC Liam Coen. Irving was handpicked by Coen during the NFL Draft as a plan to lessen White's workload. And rookie RBs (especially Day 3 picks) don't usually play this much in Week 1. White's pass-catching is still top-notch, but his continued struggles as a rusher are hard to ignore.
Given that Irving is my favorite RB to target off waivers this week, it makes me hesitant on White long-term. Don't think he goes to zero due to the receiving, but the carries could shift dramatically if Irving is just more efficient in this rushing scheme. Keep in mind that other than being undersized and not overly athletic, Irving was a talented RB prospect from Oregon. His 3.11 yards per play rank in the top five in the class. |
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James Conner
ARI (vs . SF)
James Conner provided the bulk of the ground work, rushing 16 times for 50 yards, including a 20-yard burst, and scoring a crucial rushing touchdown. Conner handled 3 carries inside the 10-yard line as well. Trey Benson added 13 yards on just 3 carries. Conner also contributed to the passing game, catching 3 of 4 targets for 33 yards, showcasing his ability as a dual-threat back. This pass-game usage was lacking for Conner last season, so it's encouraging to see his receiving role increased. With a great matchup on deck versus the Rams run defense, expect the Cardinals to keep feeding Conner.
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20.
Rhamondre Stevenson
NE (vs . BUF)
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21.
David Montgomery
DET (vs . MIN)
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22.
Brian Robinson Jr.
WAS (at DAL)
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23.
Tony Pollard
TEN (vs . HOU)
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24.
Najee Harris
PIT (vs . CIN)
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25.
D'Andre Swift
CHI (at GB)
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Javonte Williams
DEN (vs . KC)
Jaleel McLaughlin carried the ball 10 times but only managed 27 yards, while Javonte Williams had eight carries for 23 yards (52% snap share). Seattle stacked the box on 50% of Williams' rushing attempts. Audric Estimé contributed 14 yards on two carries (fumbled), including a long run of 12 yards. Williams started, but McLaughlin was involved throughout. Both guys were used in the red zone (although Denver wasn't there much).
The ground attack for Denver was abysmal in Week 1 versus Seatle. Doesn't help that LT Garrett Bolles was also injured during the game. Estimé's fumble has bought more time for Williams as the starter, but the lack of juice from the Broncos' run game and overall offense is very concerning. Williams only ran a route on 41% of the dropbacks while McLaughlin settled at 29%. The target rates were stark with McLaughlin seeing a 41% target rate to Williams' 11%. Javonte's lack of pass-game work is a red flag. With the upcoming schedule - PIT, @TB. @NYJ - I'm not sure Sean Payton will stay patient enough with Williams if he falters in any way, even through tougher matchups. More than happy to "sell low" amid what could be a tough stretch of games for Denver. |
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27.
Devin Singletary
NYG (at PHI)
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28.
Zamir White
LV (vs . LAC)
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29.
J.K. Dobbins
LAC (at LV)
The star of the day was J.K. Dobbins, who dominated on the ground with 135 rushing yards on 10 carries, averaging an impressive 13.5 yards per carry, including a 61-yard touchdown run that showcased his explosiveness. Per Next Gen Stats, Dobbins posted a career-high +98 rushing yards over expected. He scored from the 12-yard line and led the backfield with a 58% snap share. Gus Edwards contributed with 26 rushing yards on 11 carries. Edwards had 3 red-zone carries to Dobbins' 2. Dobbins had the lone carry from inside the 10. In the first half the carries/snaps favored Edwards, but Dobbins broke out in the second half. However, it should be noted that he was caught from behind on some of his long runs. Dobbins is explosive, but it's clear that very top notch gear is still lacking due to all the lower body injuries. As somebody that was pounding the table for Dobbins all offseason (and for someone who is just happy to see him healthy), I am thrilled with Week 1. But I want to be realistic. As I discussed with @FBInjuryDoc, Edwin Porras, he suggested to me that Dobbins would start strong (see Week 1) but then fail to sustain production for the long haul. Pains me to write this, but as I loved Dobbins so much as a draft selection, the sharp move might be to cash out while you can. It's possible Dobbins could have an outlier "Raheem Mostert 2023" season, but that's not practical. At least put him on the trade block and see what bites.
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30.
Jaylen Warren
PIT (vs . CIN)
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31.
Raheem Mostert
MIA (at NYJ)
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32.
Jerome Ford
CLE (at BAL)
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33.
Zack Moss
CIN (at PIT)
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34.
Tyjae Spears
TEN (vs . HOU)
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35.
Chase Brown
CIN (at PIT)
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36.
Jordan Mason
SF (at ARI)
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37.
Jaleel McLaughlin
DEN (vs . KC)
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38.
Chuba Hubbard
CAR (at ATL)
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39.
Ezekiel Elliott
DAL (vs . WAS)
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40.
Austin Ekeler
WAS (at DAL)
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41.
Rico Dowdle
DAL (vs . WAS)
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42.
Jonathon Brooks
CAR (at ATL)
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43.
Zach Charbonnet
SEA (at LAR)
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44.
Gus Edwards
LAC (at LV)
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45.
Nick Chubb
CLE (at BAL)
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46.
Blake Corum
LAR (vs . SEA)
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47.
Tyler Allgeier
ATL (vs . CAR)
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48.
Bucky Irving
TB (vs . NO)
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49.
Trey Benson
ARI (vs . SF)
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50.
Antonio Gibson
NE (vs . BUF)
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51.
Ty Chandler
MIN (at DET)
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52.
Ray Davis
BUF (at NE)
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53.
Jaylen Wright
MIA (at NYJ)
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54.
Khalil Herbert
CHI (at GB)
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55.
Justice Hill
BAL (vs . CLE)
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56.
MarShawn Lloyd
GB (vs . CHI)
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57.
Tank Bigsby
JAC (at IND)
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58.
Braelon Allen
NYJ (vs . MIA)
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59.
Alexander Mattison
LV (vs . LAC)
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60.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
NYG (at PHI)
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61.
Kimani Vidal
LAC (at LV)
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62.
Roschon Johnson
CHI (at GB)
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63.
Dameon Pierce
HOU (at TEN)
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64.
Jamaal Williams
NO (at TB)
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65.
Audric Estime
DEN (vs . KC)
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66.
Kenneth Gainwell
PHI (vs . NYG)
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67.
Trey Sermon
IND (vs . JAC)
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68.
Kendre Miller
NO (at TB)
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69.
Miles Sanders
CAR (at ATL)
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70.
Dylan Laube
LV (vs . LAC)
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71.
Samaje Perine
KC (at DEN)
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72.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
KC (at DEN)
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73.
Will Shipley
PHI (vs . NYG)
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74.
Emari Demercado
ARI (vs . SF)
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75.
Keaton Mitchell
BAL (vs . CLE)
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76.
D'Ernest Johnson
JAC (at IND)
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77.
Emanuel Wilson
GB (vs . CHI)
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78.
Pierre Strong Jr.
CLE (at BAL)
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79.
D'Onta Foreman
CLE (at BAL)
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80.
Isaiah Davis
NYJ (vs . MIA)
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81.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
MIA (at NYJ)
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82.
Ronnie Rivers
LAR (vs . SEA)
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83.
Carson Steele
KC (at DEN)
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84.
Cam Akers
HOU (at TEN)
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85.
Cordarrelle Patterson
PIT (vs . CIN)
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86.
Eric Gray
NYG (at PHI)
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87.
Ty Johnson
BUF (at NE)
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88.
Dalvin Cook
DAL (vs . WAS)
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89.
Isaac Guerendo
SF (at ARI)
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90.
Evan Hull
IND (vs . JAC)
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91.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
WAS (at DAL)
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92.
Michael Carter
ARI (vs . SF)
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93.
Craig Reynolds
DET (vs . MIN)
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94.
Rasheen Ali
BAL (vs . CLE)
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95.
Nyheim Hines
CLE (at BAL)
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96.
Blake Watson
DEN (vs . KC)
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97.
Deuce Vaughn
DAL (vs . WAS)
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98.
Deneric Prince
MIA (at NYJ)
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99.
Sione Vaki
DET (vs . MIN)
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100.
DeeJay Dallas
ARI (vs . SF)
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101.
Cody Schrader
LAR (vs . SEA)
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102.
Tyler Goodson
IND (vs . JAC)
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103.
Jaret Patterson
LAC (at LV)
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104.
Kyle Juszczyk
SF (at ARI)
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105.
Kareem Hunt
FA (BYE)
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106.
Ameer Abdullah
LV (vs . LAC)
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107.
Israel Abanikanda
NYJ (vs . MIA)
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108.
Kenny McIntosh
SEA (at LAR)
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109.
Leonard Fournette
FA (BYE)
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110.
Jase McClellan
ATL (vs . CAR)
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111.
Boston Scott
PIT (vs . CIN)
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112.
Alec Ingold
MIA (at NYJ)
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113.
JaMycal Hasty
NE (vs . BUF)
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114.
Hassan Haskins
LAC (at LV)
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115.
Raheem Blackshear
CAR (at ATL)
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116.
Patrick Ricard
BAL (vs . CLE)
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117.
Emani Bailey
KC (at DEN)
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118.
Kendall Milton
CIN (at PIT)
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119.
Patrick Taylor Jr.
SF (at ARI)
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120.
Sean Tucker
TB (vs . NO)
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121.
Jordan Mims
NO (at TB)
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122.
Trayveon Williams
CIN (at PIT)
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123.
Jawhar Jordan
FA (BYE)
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124.
Royce Freeman
FA (BYE)
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125.
Julius Chestnut
TEN (vs . HOU)
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126.
Kevin Harris
NE (vs . BUF)
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127.
Frank Gore Jr.
BUF (at NE)
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128.
C.J. Ham
MIN (at DET)
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129.
Jerick McKinnon
FA (BYE)
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130.
Dare Ogunbowale
HOU (at TEN)
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131.
Latavius Murray
FA (BYE)
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132.
Jeremy McNichols
WAS (at DAL)
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133.
Darrell Henderson Jr.
FA (BYE)
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134.
Daijun Edwards
FA (BYE)
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135.
Kene Nwangwu
NYJ (vs . MIA)
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136.
Keilan Robinson
JAC (at IND)
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137.
Avery Williams
ATL (vs . CAR)
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138.
Myles Gaskin
MIN (at DET)
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139.
Darrynton Evans
BUF (at NE)
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140.
Salvon Ahmed
FA (BYE)
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141.
Matt Breida
FA (BYE)
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142.
Reggie Gilliam
BUF (at NE)
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143.
Isaiah Spiller
FA (BYE)
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144.
Hunter Luepke
DAL (vs . WAS)
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145.
Travis Homer
CHI (at GB)
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146.
Tony Jones Jr.
FA (BYE)
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147.
Keaontay Ingram
KC (at DEN)
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148.
Melvin Gordon III
FA (BYE)
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149.
British Brooks
HOU (at TEN)
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150.
Adam Prentice
NO (at TB)
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151.
Mike Boone
CAR (at ATL)
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152.
Khari Blasingame
CHI (at GB)
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153.
Tyrion Davis-Price
PHI (vs . NYG)
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154.
Malik Davis
DAL (vs . WAS)
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155.
Michael Burton
DEN (vs . KC)
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156.
Jonathan Ward
PIT (vs . CIN)
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157.
DeWayne McBride
FA (BYE)
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