NFL Player News
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Jeff Wilson RB | MIA
49ers' Jeff Wilson: Putrid results in defeat
Wilson rushed seven times for 25 yards while losing a fumble and failing to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Falcons.
Wilson got off to a rough start, coughing up the ball on a short rushing attempt that led to a defensive touchdown and an early 14-0 lead for Atlanta. The 26-year-old entered Sunday's tilt coming off of his best performance of the season (17/120/1), which makes Sunday's dud in a soft matchup even more debilitating for those relying on the hot early season waiver add. San Francisco is suffering from a severe lack of depth at the running back position, so Wilson remains the starter and workhorse -- barring a trade for Christian McCaffrey -- heading into a matchup against Kansas City next Sunday.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB | KC
Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Held in check by Buffalo
Edwards-Helaire carried the ball nine times for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Bills.
The Kansas City running game got stifled by the Buffalo front seven, but Edwards-Helaire also wasn't able to add any value through the air as he failed to even see a target for the first time this season. The running back does have five TDs through six games, but he could struggle to get into the end zone or gain much yardage in Week 7 against the 49ers' tough run defense.
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D'Ernest Johnson RB | NE
Browns' D'Ernest Johnson: Gathers two catches in loss
Johnson caught two of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 38-15 loss to the Patriots in Week 6.
Johnson had his most significant contributions of the season yet, but he remains a fringe player on offense. As long as Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt are healthy, Johnson will play a limited role.
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Devin Singletary RB | NYG
Bills' Devin Singletary: Triple-digit scrimmage yards
Singletary carried the ball 17 times for 85 yards and caught four of five targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over Kansas City.
For the first time this season, Singletary reached the century mark in scrimmage yards, although he'd topped 90 yards in two of the prior three games. While his production is trending up, the running back has still scored only one touchdown through six games in an offense dominated by Josh Allen heading into the Bills' Week 7 bye.
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Michael Carter RB | TEN
Jets' Michael Carter: Seven touches in win at Lambeau
Carter rushed six times for 41 yards and caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over Green Bay.
The Jets used Breece Hall (20 carries for 116 yards and a touchdown) as a workhorse in a game that started out as a defensive struggle before New York's running game got going. That left change-of-pace duties for Carter, who was effective in the limited role. Carter set a single-game season high by averaging 6.8 yards per carry in this one, bumping his season mark up to 3.8 heading into a Week 7 trip to Denver.
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Christian McCaffrey RB | SF
Panthers' Christian McCaffrey: One-man offense in loss
McCaffrey carried the ball 13 times for 69 yards and caught seven of eight targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Rams.
The star running back got almost no help from the rest of the Panthers roster -- every other pass-catcher combined for only six receptions and 30 receiving yards while the team's other runners managed just 24 yards on the ground, and Carolina's only touchdown on the day was provided by the defense. McCaffrey will likely remain the center of both the offensive game plan and trade rumors heading into a Week 7 clash with the Buccaneers.
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Kenyan Drake RB | GB
Ravens' Kenyan Drake: Steps up in second half
Drake rushed the ball 10 times for 119 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Giants. He added one reception for eight yards.
Drake was involved throughout the game but served as the team's primary rusher in the second half after J.K. Dobbins was held out with knee tightness. Drake was a driving force behind the offense, as he ripped off two 30-yard rushes -- one of which went for a touchdown -- and another 21-yard gain. He entered Sunday's matchup having averaged only 3.1 yards per carry and no rushes of more than 20 yards across 21 carries, so it's unclear at best whether he may be able to replicate these results moving forward. His opportunity will also be -- at least in part -- dictated by the health of both Dobbins and Gus Edwards (knee).
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Trey Sermon RB | PIT
Eagles' Trey Sermon: Labeled inactive for SNF
Sermon (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.
Sermon won't suit up Sunday night against Dallas due to a coach's decision, after he rushed for a total of 19 yards on two carries across Philadelphia's last two contests. Following the team's bye in Week 7, the second-year running back will have a chance to play in Week 8 against Pittsburgh.
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Alvin Kamara RB | NO
Saints' Alvin Kamara: High volume in losing effort
Kamara rushed 19 times for 99 yards and caught six of nine targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bengals.
Kamara churned out his second consecutive strong fantasy performance playing behind fill-in starting quarterback Andy Dalton. While it is currently unclear who will be under center for New Orleans next week -- or on a given drive -- it has become crystal clear that the team's star running back is getting healthier. The 26-year-old played in back-to-back games for the first time this season, averaging 159.0 yards from scrimmage over that span. It is fortunate timing for fantasy managers that Kamara looks healthy, as the Saints have a quick turnaround in a Thursday matchup with Arizona to kick off Week 7.
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James Robinson RB | NO
Jaguars' James Robinson: Team-high carry total in loss
Robinson rushed 12 times for 54 yards and secured his only target for one yard in the Jaguars' 34-27 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Robinson's carry total was a team-high figure, although backfield mate Travis Etienne was only two rush attempts behind him and outgained him by 32 yards. Robinson was at least more efficient Sunday against a tough defense after gaining just 56 yards on 18 carries over his last two games, and he'll aim to continue climbing in a Week 7 home battle versus the Giants.