Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 17 Rankings
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1.
Ezekiel Elliott
DAL (vs . WAS)
Washington has surrendered the fourth-most fantasy points to RBs over the past five weeks. With the Cowboys needing to win to give themselves a chance at a playoff spot, so they should lean on their best player, which is Zeke. He is an easy RB1 this week.
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Christian McCaffrey
CAR (vs . NO)
McCaffrey is 67 yards away from having a 1,000/1,000 season and, with nothing else for the Panthers to play for, this is one of the very few motivations in this game. I expect him to hit this mark, especially with DJ Moore out. Obviously, he continues to be a RB1 option, but with few other players to focus on for this Saints defense, I don't expect a slate-breaking performance from him.
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Aaron Jones
GB (at DET)
The Packers need to win in order to clinch a first-round bye. With Jamaal Williams likely out, Jones should see as many snaps as he can handle early on. He continues to be the best fantasy performer on this team, finding the end zone often. He is a RB1 against this Lions defense.
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Saquon Barkley
NYG (vs . PHI)
Saquon turned 22 carries and four target into 279 total yards last week. While the Eagles run defense is still pretty decent, Saquon should be able to find success, now that he finally looks healthy again. He is a RB1 this week.
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Derrick Henry
TEN (at HOU)
Henry will be flirting with overall RB1 upside as the Titans have a good matchup and are playing for their playoff lives.
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Alvin Kamara
NO (at CAR)
The Panthers continue to be the worst against RBs, giving up 850 rushing yards to RBs over the past five weeks. Kamara is a RB1 this week, with the Saints competing for a first-round bye still.
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Nick Chubb
CLE (at CIN)
Chubb is a mid-tier RB1 for Week 17.
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Joe Mixon
CIN (vs . CLE)
Mixon is a low-end RB1 for Week 17, though the Bengals seem happy to continue to run regardless of the score, so use him with confidence.
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Marlon Mack
IND (at JAC)
Mack is flirting with RB1 status as he has an excellent matchup with the Jaguars.
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Miles Sanders
PHI (at NYG)
Despite Jordan Howard being back, the team is expected to stick with Miles Sanders as the top RB. He may be even more active in the pass game, since the team is also without Zach Ertz now, along with the group of WRs already inactive. He has RB1 potential this week, especially in PPR.
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Melvin Gordon
LAC (at KC)
The Chargers aren't playing for much, but Gordon has a great matchup making him a fringe RB1.
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Kenyan Drake
ARI (at LAR)
Back-to-back huge performances from Drake automatically make him relevant for fantasy this week in one of the most irrelevant games. He is a fringe RB1, given his recent workload.
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Phillip Lindsay
DEN (vs . OAK)
Lindsay - as he has been all season - is a decent RB2 option in Week 17.
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Austin Ekeler
LAC (at KC)
Ekeler is a very strong RB2 option in Week 17 against a weak Chiefs run defense.
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Le'Veon Bell
NYJ (at BUF)
Bell has a tough matchup, but his volume makes him a mid-level RB2.
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Devonta Freeman
ATL (at TB)
Tampa has been terrific against RBs this season, but Freeman's ability to catch the ball helps him out again in this matchup. He can been valued as a RB2 in PPR.
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Raheem Mostert
SF (at SEA)
Seattle has given up the seventh-most fantasy points to RBs over the past five weeks. Mostert continues to be the top RB option for the Niners, totaled 50+ rushing yards in four straight games. Given the matchup and his current role, he is a RB2 this week.
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Todd Gurley
LAR (vs . ARI)
With nothing to play for, I expect Gurley to see his workload dialed back a bit this week. For that reason, he is in the RB2 tier, despite the matchup.
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DeAndre Washington
OAK (at DEN)
Washington has a good matchup and should see the majority of the running back work, making him a strong RB2.
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Adrian Peterson
WAS (at DAL)
Peterson has found the end zone in four straight games, and he has a decent chance to make it five in a row, given his workload. Dallas has been middle of the road against RBs over the past five weeks, and he can be valued as a flex.
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Sony Michel
NE (vs . MIA)
Michel is a low upside RB2 in Week 17, though he should have a decent chance to score.
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Damien Williams
KC (vs . LAC)
Williams has a good matchup, though we'd typically try to avoid the carousel that is the Chiefs backfield.
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Kareem Hunt
CLE (at CIN)
Hunt is a fringe RB2 in a solid matchup against the Bengals in Week 17.
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Gus Edwards
BAL (vs . PIT)
Edwards is a high-RB3 in Week 17 as he takes the lead duties from an injured Mark Ingram who likely would have been rested regardless.
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Ronald Jones II
TB (vs . ATL)
Jones had a higher usage last week, with a number of pass catchers out for Tampa. The same is true for this week, though Atlanta has been decent against the run. Assuming the increased usage continues, he is a flex this week with RB2 upside, if he finds the end zone.
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David Montgomery
CHI (at MIN)
The Vikings have given up the third-most fantasy points to RBs over the past five weeks and now they may sit a number of their starters for this matchup. This creates a solid matchup for Montgomery, with the question of his workload being the only thing that is hold him back. He is a RB2 or flex this week.
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Mike Boone
MIN (vs . CHI)
Boone didn't do much with his 11 carries last week, getting outplayed by Abdullah most of the night. Mattison could be back, but with Cook already ruled out, Boone will play a role. However, last week's performance shows us he is nothing higher than a flex.
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28.
James White
NE (vs . MIA)
White is a low-upside RB2 in PPR leagues, but we'd advise avoiding him in other formats.
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29.
Carlos Hyde
HOU (vs . TEN)
Hyde is still a touchdown-dependent RB3 in Week 17, and his usage may be limited if the Texans have nothing to play for.
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30.
Ryquell Armstead
JAC (vs . IND)
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Latavius Murray
NO (at CAR)
The Panthers have given up 850 rushing yards over the past five weeks, so the opportunity is there for Murray to rack up rushing yards. He should be valued as a flex play, since he is the obvious second RB to Kamara, but the matchup is too good to ignore, even with limited touches.
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Patrick Laird
MIA (at NE)
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Tarik Cohen
CHI (at MIN)
Cohen continues to see a few catches per game, playing a relevant role in the passing game. Facing a depleted Vikings team, Cohen will be a flex play in PPR this week.
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Royce Freeman
DEN (vs . OAK)
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Kerryon Johnson
DET (vs . GB)
Kerryon saw 10 carries in his return last week, and could see a couple more in the final game of the season. The Packers have been exposed on the ground at times this season, but Kerryon is still unlikely to get a full workload. Because of this, he is only a flex play this week.
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Boston Scott
PHI (at NYG)
With Jordan Howard back this week, Scott is expected to see fewer snaps and touches, making him not playable for this week.
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Travis Homer
SEA (vs . SF)
Homer saw five carries last week, but with Robert Turbin and Marshawn Lynch signed, there is a decent chance that this is an even committee this week. He has flex upside, but there is risk involved, given the workload and matchup.
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Justice Hill
BAL (vs . PIT)
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Rex Burkhead
NE (vs . MIA)
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Marshawn Lynch
SEA (vs . SF)
Beast Mode is back in Seattle, but his workload is unknown. However, it seems likely that there is a fairly even workload split between the three RBs this week, which hurts all of their value. This, combined with the matchup, makes all three RBs risky plays.
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Peyton Barber
TB (vs . ATL)
The workload for Barber continues to be inconsistent, but he should probably find him way back to double-digit targets. He has flex value if he falls into the end zone, but will be irrelevant if he does not score. This makes him a high risk, relatively low reward play.
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Benny Snell Jr.
PIT (at BAL)
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Duke Johnson
HOU (vs . TEN)
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Tevin Coleman
SF (at SEA)
Seattle has given up the seventh-most fantasy points to RBs over the past five weeks. Coleman appears to be second in line for touches in this 49ers backfield, but we know how quickly that can change. The matchup makes him a very low end flex this week.
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Jordan Howard
PHI (at NYG)
Jordan Howard is finally back, but he is expected to play second fiddle to Miles Sanders still. However, with so many pass catchers out, we could see more 2RB sets or, at the very least, a heavier commitment to the run. He can be considered a low end flex this week that is likely touchdown dependent.
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Jaylen Samuels
PIT (at BAL)
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Jalen Richard
OAK (at DEN)
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Chris Thompson
WAS (at DAL)
Thompson is seeing a few looks in the passing game, but not enough to be relevant for this week, with all of the other value across the league. Expect him to see around 5-6 targets, but the big play potential isn't really there.
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Ameer Abdullah
MIN (vs . CHI)
Abdullah did most of his work in the passing game last week, and he may be asked to play a big role again, with Cook already out. He isn't much more than a RB4 in PPR, with other Vikings expected to sit.
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Dion Lewis
TEN (at HOU)
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Nyheim Hines
IND (at JAC)
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Giovani Bernard
CIN (vs . CLE)
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Malcolm Brown
LAR (vs . ARI)
Brown will likely play a little larger role than normal this week, since it wouldn't make much sense to ride Gurley into the ground in what is a meaningless game. Still, there hasn't been much to be optimistic about with this running game, since the offensive line has struggled to open up running lanes.
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Frank Gore
BUF (vs . NYJ)
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Matt Breida
SF (at SEA)
Seattle has given up the seventh-most fantasy points to RBs over the past five weeks. There's a chance he breaks a big run and sees more work in the game, but that has not been the case recently, making him a pretty risky play.
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56.
David Johnson
ARI (at LAR)
Ignore David Johnson. Kenyan Drake is the RB play in Arizona, clearly.
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Bo Scarbrough
DET (vs . GB)
Bo saw eight carries in Kerryon Johnson's return, and he should see a similar workload against a Packer defense that has been exposed on the ground at times this season. The Lions are having little success through the air, so they should commit to the run early, putting Bo on the RB3 radar, since he would be the likely candidate for goal line rushes.
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58.
Tony Pollard
DAL (vs . WAS)
The Cowboys need to win just to have a chance at the playoffs. This should lead to them leaning on their best player, which is Ezekiel Elliott, leaving not much room for Pollard to be relevant for fantasy.
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Brian Hill
ATL (at TB)
Hill played well against a poor run defense last week, but now he faces the top run defense in the league. It will likely be a long day for Hill, and he does not see a large enough workload to trust him.
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60.
Dare Ogunbowale
TB (vs . ATL)
Ogunbowale didn't see an increase in workload, despite the injuries to the receiving corps. There is no reason to play him this week.
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61.
Darwin Thompson
KC (vs . LAC)
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LeSean McCoy
KC (vs . LAC)
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63.
J.D. McKissic
DET (vs . GB)
McKissic did not see a single touch in Kerryon Johnson's return, and there isn't a reason that should change this week. There is no need to play McKissic.
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64.
Kerrith Whyte Jr.
PIT (at BAL)
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T.J. Yeldon
BUF (vs . NYJ)
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Ty Johnson
DET (vs . GB)
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67.
Qadree Ollison
ATL (at TB)
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Ty Montgomery
NYJ (at BUF)
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Javorius Allen
NYG (vs . PHI)
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70.
Bilal Powell
NYJ (at BUF)
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CJ Ham
MIN (vs . CHI)
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Robert Turbin
SEA (vs . SF)
Turbin has shown some success with Seattle in the past and can likely handle more snaps than Lynch. However, it seems likely that there is a fairly even workload split between the three RBs this week, which hurts all of their value. This, combined with the matchup, makes all three RBs risky plays.
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73.
Alec Ingold
OAK (at DEN)
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Kyle Juszczyk
SF (at SEA)
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Justin Jackson
LAC (at KC)
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76.
Khari Blasingame
TEN (at HOU)
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Chase Edmonds
ARI (at LAR)
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Darrell Henderson
LAR (vs . ARI)
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Brandon Bolden
NE (vs . MIA)
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Wendell Smallwood
WAS (at DAL)
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Reggie Bonnafon
CAR (vs . NO)
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Devine Ozigbo
JAC (vs . IND)
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Kenjon Barner
ATL (at TB)
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Dexter Williams
GB (at DET)
Dexter Williams could play a secondary role to Aaron Jones against the Lions, with Jamaal Williams likely out. While the rookie has a ton of talent, he should be avoided this week, since we do not know what kind of workload he will see.
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Devontae Booker
DEN (vs . OAK)
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86.
De'Lance Turner
MIA (at NE)
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Alex Armah
CAR (vs . NO)
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88.
Wes Hills
DET (vs . GB)
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Trayveon Williams
CIN (vs . CLE)
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90.
Dalyn Dawkins
TEN (at HOU)
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Jonathan Williams
IND (at JAC)
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92.
Tyler Ervin
GB (at DET)
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Derek Watt
LAC (at KC)
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Trey Edmunds
PIT (at BAL)
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Jay Ajayi
FA (BYE)
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Samaje Perine
MIA (at NE)
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Buddy Howell
HOU (vs . TEN)
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Patrick DiMarco
BUF (vs . NYJ)
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Josh Adams
NYJ (at BUF)
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Dan Vitale
GB (at DET)
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101.
Myles Gaskin
MIA (at NE)
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102.
Zach Line
FA (BYE)
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Taiwan Jones
HOU (vs . TEN)
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Wayne Gallman
NYG (vs . PHI)
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Dwayne Washington
NO (at CAR)
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107.
Jamize Olawale
DAL (vs . WAS)
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108.
John Kelly
LAR (vs . ARI)
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109.
Anthony Sherman
KC (vs . LAC)
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110.
Keith Smith
ATL (at TB)
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111.
Senorise Perry
BUF (vs . NYJ)
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112.
Elijhaa Penny
NYG (vs . PHI)
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113.
Troymaine Pope
LAC (at KC)
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114.
Dontrell Hilliard
CLE (at CIN)
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115.
Jeremy McNichols
JAC (vs . IND)
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116.
D'Ernest Johnson
CLE (at CIN)
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117.
Mike Davis
CAR (vs . NO)
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118.
Michael Burton
WAS (at DAL)
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Rod Smith
OAK (at DEN)
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