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  • James Cook RB | BUF

    Bills' James Cook: Making his mark

    Cook rushed 11 times for 86 yards in Buffalo's win over over the Browns on Sunday. He was targeted twice but did not catch a pass.

    This was not a case of garbage-time yards for the rookie backup to Devin Singletary, as the contest was closely contested for much of the afternoon, and Cook was used as an effective change-up to Singletary. The former showed his speed on a few of the runs and co-led the Bills in rushing yardage. While Singletary is the clear-cut No. 1 and seems to be picking up steam himself, Cook clearly is ahead of trade deadline acquisition Nyheim Hines, who's been used primarily in the return game and saw one carry for minus-8 yards Sunday. With the Bills starting to rely more on the run the last couple of games, Cook could be worth a look in deeper leagues. In keeper formats, he already should be on rosters.

  • Texans' Dare Ogunbowale: Targeted in loss

    Ogunbowale caught his lone target for five yards and played four offensive snaps in Sunday's 23-10 loss to Washington.

    Ogunbowale has seen more than one touch in a game only once all year, but even that minimal role on offense could disappear once the recently added Eno Benjamin is up to speed on Houston's scheme.

  • Browns' Demetric Felton: Inactive again

    Felton was a healthy inactive for Week 11 against Buffalo.

    Felton has just two touches on offense and one as a returner this season. The hybrid back has clearly dropped behind Jerome Ford and is used only when injuries hit at wideout or running back. With Ford and Michael Woods healthy, there's no room for Felton.

  • Jerome Ford RB | WAS

    Browns' Jerome Ford: Limited to return duties

    Ford returned two kickoffs for 49 yards in Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Bills in Week 11.

    Ford has been valuable on special teams, averaging 26.3 yards per return -- third among players with at least 10 returns. Once again, Demetric Felton was inactive, so Ford appears to have that role locked up.

  • Browns' D'Ernest Johnson: Used on special teams only

    Johnson did not play on offense during Sunday's 31-23 loss to Buffalo.

    Johnson's usage as a running back has decreased significantly, as both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt have stayed healthy. He popped for 534 yards (5.3 YPC) when given an opportunity in 2021, but those that speculated on him in 2022 have been disappointed.

  • Isiah Pacheco RB | DET

    Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Tops 100 yards for first time

    Pacheco rushed 15 times for 107 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Chargers. He was not targeted in the passing game.

    Pacheco led Kansas City's rushing attack for the second consecutive week, rewarding the coaching decision with his first career 100-yard rushing game. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) went down before halftime and did not return, but he was already being phased out of the offensive game plan due to inconsistent play. Jerick McKinnon remained involved with seven touches for 24 yards, but he lost a fumble late in the fourth quarter that nearly cost the Chiefs the game. Pacheco is looking more and more like the clear lead back on a potent offense, which should have fantasy managers excited heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Rams next Sunday.

  • Austin Ekeler RB | WAS

    Chargers' Austin Ekeler: Posts 100 total yards in loss

    Ekeler carried the ball 19 times for 83 yards and a touchdown and caught both of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

    After tallying nine receptions in the Week 2 loss to the Chiefs, some expected Ekeler to once again act as a pass-catching maven in the Week 11 rematch. Instead, the do-it-all back was a force on the ground, registering 83 rushing yards, good for his third-best mark since Week 3 of the 2020 season. The veteran's touchdown also put him one behind the current season leader, Jamaal Williams, who has 12 on the campaign -- an amazing stat considering Ekeler didn't score a touchdown until Week 4. The 27-year-old should be primed for another positive outing next week against a struggling Cardinals defense.

  • Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Sidelined by ankle injury

    Edwards-Helaire (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Edwards-Helaire had two carries for nine yards before getting hurt. He was ruled out at halftime. Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon will continue to split snaps in a Chiefs backfield that had largely phased out Edwards-Helaire prior to the injury.

  • Chuba Hubbard RB | CAR

    Panthers' Chuba Hubbard: Plays second fiddle again

    Hubbard rushed four times for no gain and brought in two of three targets for 25 yards in the Panthers' 13-3 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

    Hubbard played a clear second fiddle to D'Onta Foreman again , logging nine fewer carries than his backfield mate. The second-year pro did make an impact through the air with his pair of catches, but his fantasy prospects remain muted going into a Week 12 home date against the Broncos.

  • Melvin Gordon RB | BAL

    Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Loses work after fumble

    Gordon rushed the ball eight times for 31 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Raiders. He added five receptions for 39 yards.

    Gordon narrowly led the Denver backfield in the first half, tallying five carries for 26 yards. However, he fumbled by the goal line late in the second quarter. While the Broncos were able to recover, the miscue led to a missed field-goal attempt rather than a potential touchdown. Gordon has also struggled to hold onto the ball this season, fumbling five times in 10 games. As a result, he was effectively benched in the second half but was forced into change-of-pace duties with Chase Edmonds (ankle) sidelined. If Edmonds is able to return for Week 12, it's possible that Gordon slips further down the depth chart.

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