NFL Player News
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Tyrion Davis-Price RB | GB
49ers' Tyrion Davis-Price: Plays 13 snaps on offense
Davis-Price rushed twice for four yards and failed to bring in either of his two targets in Sunday's 44-23 loss to Kansas City.
Davis-Price essentially was a healthy scratch in his return from an ankle injury last week, so Sunday's brief action actually was an increase in playing time. The third-round pick from this year's draft has not played well as a backup through seven weeks, posting a meager 2.3 YPC on 16 rushing attempts. The addition of Christian McCaffrey pushes Davis-Price even further down the depth chart, making the rookie a non-factor heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Rams.
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Avery Williams RB | NYJ
Falcons' Avery Williams: Garners small offensive role
Williams rushed once for four yards and failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Bengals. He also returned two punts for 64 yards.
Williams saw his smallest offensive role of the season as Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley once again dominated the running back snaps in Cordarrelle Patterson's (knee) absence. However, Williams did make an impact on special teams by recording a 56-yard punt return at the end of the first half that setup a last-second, 43-yard field goal from Younghoe Koo.
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Ameer Abdullah RB | JAC
Raiders' Ameer Abdullah: Pair of receptions Sunday
Abdullah caught two passes on as many targets for seven yards in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Texans. He also returned one kickoff for 17 yards.
Abdullah played more than one offensive snap for the first time since Week 2, but he handled just two touches while starter Josh Jacobs racked up 155 total yards and three scores. Meanwhile, Brandon Bolden only saw the field on special teams. Abdullah's role in the offense figures to remain limited against the Saints in Week 8 with Jacobs at full strength.
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Zamir White RB | LV
Raiders' Zamir White: Plays five offensive snaps Sunday
White took his only carry for two yards in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Texans.
White logged a season-high five offensive snaps in the contest, but starter Josh Jacobs retained the bell cow role out of the Raiders' backfield with 20 carries for 143 yards and three touchdowns. Expect Jacobs to continue handling a significant share of the work against the Saints in Week 8, while White struggles to gain relevance in most fantasy formats.
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Dare Ogunbowale RB | HOU
Texans' Dare Ogunbowale: Featured in fourth quarter
Ogunbowale had one carry for eight yards and caught five of seven targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Raiders in Week 7.
Ogunbowale made his biggest impact of the season on offense. The Texans featured him on their final drive -- that's when he had all of his touches and targets -- in a move Houston head coach Lovie Smith described to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle as "trying to find a spark." Smith didn't insinuate that Rex Burkhead, who has been the primary pass catcher out of the backfield, was lacking in any way, but it is interesting to note Ogunbowale's increased role nonetheless. The 28-year-old back has been primarily a special teams ace during his time in Washington, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville and now with Houston.
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Tony Jones RB | ARI
Seahawks' Tony Jones: No offensive snaps
Jones didn't play an offensive snap in Sunday's 37-23 win over the Chargers.
Jones has suited up in two games for the Seahawks this season, but he has played exclusively on special teams while Kenneth Walker and DeeJay Dallas handled the offensive duties. Once Travis Homer (ribs) returns, Jones' chances of seeing the field will be essentially eliminated.
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DeeJay Dallas RB | JAC
Seahawks' DeeJay Dallas: Efficient runner in win
Dallas rushed six times for 35 yards and caught both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 37-23 win over the Chargers.
Dallas logged 19 snaps in Week 7 and touched the ball eight times, but rookie second-round running back Kenneth Walker stole the show with 168 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Walker will be the clear-cut No. 1 running back as long as he's upright. Dallas has some fantasy utility as insurance in case Walker gets hurt, but Travis Homer's (ribs) eventual return will reduce Dallas' value further.
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Marlon Mack RB | ARI
Broncos' Marlon Mack: Links up with Broncos
Denver signed Mack to the active roster off the 49ers' practice squad Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Mack is set to fly with his new team to London on Monday in preparation for a Week 8 matchup against the Jaguars. The veteran's chance in Denver comes following an ankle injury to Mike Boone, the severity of which has yet to be determined. If Boone can't go versus Jacksonville on Sunday, Mack could see work in a backfield led by Melvin Gordon and Latavius Murray.
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Demetric Felton RB | WAS
Browns' Demetric Felton: Activated for Week 7
Felton was on the active roster for Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Ravens but played only on special teams.
Felton, who was inactive the previous week, played just six snaps and was not a factor in the return game. The lone kickoff return fell to D'Ernest Johnson, while Donovan Peoples-Jones handled punt returns.
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Chase Edmonds RB | WAS
Dolphins' Chase Edmonds: Does little with seven carries
Edmonds rushed seven times for 17 yards and failed to catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Steelers.
Edmonds' struggles continued as Raheem Mostert (20 touches for 106 combined yards and a score) keeps proving that he is the superior back in Miami. The 26-year-old received his second highest carry total this season, but he remained ineffective (2.4 YPC) on the ground while having no impact in the passing game. It is hard to recommend even rostering a player performing this poorly, but Edmonds could find himself back in the fantasy conversation quickly if the oft-injured Mostert goes down at any point this season. For now, Edmonds should be considered an underperforming backup heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Lions.