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Aaron Jones RB | MIN
Packers' Aaron Jones: More tests coming Monday
Jones is scheduled to undergo additional tests Monday on his left ankle injury after initial X-rays were inconclusive following Sunday's 15-9 loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Rapoport suggests that Jones will likely require an MRI and perhaps a CT scan for the Packers to gain clarity on the injury that knocked the running back out of Sunday's game and put him in a walking boot afterward. Jones' availability for the Packers' Week 10 matchup with the Cowboys is uncertain, potentially setting up top understudy AJ Dillon for an expanded role.
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DeeJay Dallas RB | JAC
Seahawks' DeeJay Dallas: Minimal action in win
Dallas rushed once for four yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals. He also returned three punts for 23 yards.
Dallas handled just two offensive snaps in the divisional win, as Kenneth Walker (54) and Travis Homer (20) handled a bulk of the workload. As long as Walker and Homer are healthy, Dallas will have minimal fantasy value.
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Travis Homer RB | PIT
Seahawks' Travis Homer: Snares three passes
Homer rushed once for seven yards and caught all three targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.
Once again, Homer operated as the clear No. 2 back behind rookie Kenneth Walker. Homer logged 20 offensive snaps while DeeJay Dallas was held to just two. A 2019 sixth-round pick, Homer continues to be efficient as a pass-catcher, as he has caught all eight of his targets for 79 yards this year.
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Jerick McKinnon RB | KC
Chiefs' Jerick McKinnon: Stays involved in passing game
McKinnon rushed three times for four yards and caught six of eight targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Titans.
The veteran back finished as the most productive of the trio of backs Kansas City has deployed of late, but none of McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire or Isiah Pacheco had notable fantasy lines. McKinnon has seen his usage as a receiver increase over his last four contests, but his lack of rushing production and overall low volume caps his fantasy appeal. He remains a deep/PPR option heading into a matchup against Jacksonville next Sunday.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB | KC
Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Held to 19 yards on five touches
Edwards-Helaire rushed four times for five yards and caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over Tennessee.
The Chiefs continued to deploy a three-pronged rushing attack, splitting the work fairly evenly between Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco. Unlike their last game, the trio failed to get anything going on the ground (14 combined rushing yards), and McKinnon was the only back to contribute anything meaningful as a receiver (six receptions for 40 yards). While it is tough to trust Edwards-Helaire after Sunday's dud, he does appear to still be the team's short-yardage back heading into a softer matchup against the Jaguars.
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Nyheim Miller-Hines RB | NO
Bills' Nyheim Hines: Low usage in Bills debut
Hines received just a handful of snaps on offense Sunday and did not record a catch or carry.
Hines did have a nice punt return for 18 yards, but as expected he's not going to have a major role in the offense until he gets up to speed with his new system and playbook. While Hines should start to get more looks in the passing game, Josh Allen and Devin Singletary should continue to pick up the bulk of the carries.
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Derrick Henry RB | BAL
Titans' Derrick Henry: Two more scores in monster game
Henry rushed 17 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Henry was not targeted in the passing game, but fantasy managers won't complain after another huge multi-score performance on the ground. The bruising back continues to thrive despite the Titans having no passing game (they totaled 53 passing yards Sunday) to help alleviate the opposition's defensive focus. The 28-year-old boasts a robust 183/870/9 rushing line through eight games, making the premature worries about his slow start to the season feel like a distant memory. Henry will lead the Titans' offensive attack in a home matchup against the Broncos next Sunday.
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Jordan Wilkins RB | CLE
Colts' Jordan Wilkins: Totals 28 yards in season debut
Wilkins rushed the ball three times for 13 yards in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Patriots. He added four receptions on five targets for 15 yards.
Wilkins was active for the first time this season and operated as the primary backup to Deon Jackson. His day was highlighted by his work as a pass catcher, as he led the team with four receptions -- though none of those looks came down the field. It's unclear whether Jonathan Taylor (ankle) or Zack Moss (ankle) will be active for a Week 10 matchup against the Raiders, and their status will likely dictate Wilkins' opportunity in that matchup.
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J.J. Taylor RB | HOU
Patriots' J.J. Taylor: Operates as backup to Stevenson
Taylor rushed the ball 10 times for nine yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Colts. He added one reception for eight yards.
Taylor mixed in behind Rhamondre Stevenson throughout the game, though half of his carries came in the fourth quarter when the Patriots were up multiple scores. He wasn't impressive with his opportunity, as his longest rush went for only five yards and he averaged under one yard per carry. Taylor was signed to the active roster prior to Sunday's game, but he will likely be relegated primarily to special-teams duties in Week 11 -- New England has a Week 10 bye -- assuming Damien Harris (illness) can return.
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D'Onta Foreman RB | CLE
Panthers' D'Onta Foreman: Scripted out of production
Foreman recorded seven rushes for 23 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Bengals. He added two receptions for minus-2 yards.
Foreman had little chance to impact the game, as the Panthers couldn't maintain any type of offensive production and also fell behind by 35 points by halftime. As a result, even in the absence of Chuba Hubbard (ankle), Foreman was a non-factor. He could be in a position to bounce back in Thursday's Week 10 matchup against the Falcons -- particularly if Hubbard remains sidelined.