NFL Player News
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Derrick Henry RB | BAL
Titans' Derrick Henry: Slowed in win
Henry recorded 29 rushes for 86 yards in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Chiefs. He added two receptions for 16 yards and also threw a five-yard touchdown.
Henry was in a surprisingly beneficial game script, but he couldn't record his sixth consecutive effort of over 100 rushing yards. He was limited to only two gains of more than 10 yards and averaged only 3.0 yards per carry. Henry did manage the first passing touchdown of his career when he lobbed a pass into the back of the end zone to MyCole Pruitt to salvage his performance. Despite a down effort, Henry should be in line for another heavy workload in a Week 8 matchup against the Colts.
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Aaron Jones RB | MIN
Packers' Aaron Jones: Slow day against Washington
Jones ran for 19 yards on six carries and caught five receptions on five targets for 20 yards against Washington on Sunday.
The Washington defense took the run seriously and kept a close eye on Jones in this one, so the explosive runner wasn't able to capitalize in what was a favorable matchup on paper. There's arguably a bright side in that his light workload against Washington might allow the Packers to lean on Jones more aggressively in Thursday's matchup with the Cardinals -- a game that could provide Jones with a favorable bounce-back spot if the the two offenses play to their usual scoring potential.
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Joe Mixon RB | HOU
Bengals' Joe Mixon: Salvages day with late TD
Mixon rushed 12 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Ravens.
The Bengals struggled to get much going against the Ravens' defensive front, but late scores from Mixon and Samaje Perine (both from 20-plus yards out) helped mask what was a rough day on the ground. Mixon has been a solid fantasy contributor so far through seven games, but his continued decline in the passing game does hurt his stock a bit. The 25-year-old had zero receptions (or targets) Sunday and has now recorded five games with one or fewer receptions. Mixon is still the lead dog in Cincinnati -- the even split in carries with Perine was a result of the blowout -- so he remains a solid option heading into a favorable matchup against the Jets next Sunday.
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D'Andre Swift RB | CHI
Lions' D'Andre Swift: Suiting up Week 7
Swift (groin) is active for Sunday's road game against the Rams.
Per usual, Swift entered the weekend with a cloud hanging over his availability. And again, he got the all clear to play through a groin injury. Swift hasn't been incredibly efficient on the ground, averaging just 3.3 yards on his 65 carries, but he's supplemented his line with 34 catches (on 42 targets) for 295 yards and four total TDs. He'll look to keep it up against a Rams defense that has allowed 127.3 yards from scrimmage per game to running backs this season, though Jamaal Williams may continue to be an impediment to Swift reaching RB1 status.
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Ty'Son Williams RB | ARI
Ravens' Ty'Son Williams: Suiting up Sunday
Williams is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Williams returned to the inactive list for the Ravens' Week 6 win over the Chargers, but he'll be suiting up as the team's No. 3 back Sunday after Latavius Murray (ankle) was ruled out for the contest. Devonta Freeman is expected to replace Murray as the team's lead option out of the backfield, while Le'Veon Bell looks to be next in line for work. As a result, Williams likely won't be tasked with handling a meaningful role Week 7.
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Jeremy McNichols RB | WAS
Titans' Jeremy McNichols: Active versus Kansas City
McNichols (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Through six games, McNichols has logged just seven carries, though the 25-year-old has factored into the Titans' passing attack at times. However, with Darrynton Evans (knee) having been activated off IR, it remains to be seen how many touches there will be for McNichols in Week 7. Derrick Henry is slated to continue to handle the bulk of the team's backfield work as long as he remains healthy and available.
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J.J. Taylor RB | HOU
Patriots' J.J. Taylor: In Week 7 mix
Taylor is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
Taylor will suit up Sunday, while Rhamondre Stevenson is inactive. Also in uniform Sunday is Brandon Bolden (thigh), with Taylor and Bolden in line to work in change-of-pace/complementary roles behind top back Damien Harris. In that context, Taylor profiles as a fantasy dart in PPR formats.
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Brandon Bolden RB | LV
Patriots' Brandon Bolden: Suiting up versus Jets
Bolden (thigh) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
With Rhamondre Stevenson a surprise scratch, Bolden is on track to handle a change-of-pace role Sunday behind lead back Damien Harris. It's an assignment that puts Bolden on the deeper PPR radar, while J.J. Taylor is active Sunday and available to work in a complementary role as well.
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Rhamondre Stevenson RB | NE
Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Inactive Sunday
Stevenson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
With Stevenson not in uniform Sunday, Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor are on hand to work in change-of-pace/complementary roles behind lead back Damien Harris.