NFL Player News
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Nyheim Miller-Hines RB | NO
Colts' Nyheim Hines: Just 14 total yards Sunday
Hines had two carries for nine yards one one reception for five yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Tennessee.
Hines didn't get much work behind Marlon Mack, though he got more snaps on offense (13) than No. 3 running back Jordan Wilkins (10 snaps). However, Wilkins had 82 yards rushing on five carries. Hines is still the No. 2 running back, but his production will be volatile based on when he's needed in the passing game. Still, it's concerning that he has just six carries and six targets combined in the first two games with Jacoby Brissett under center.
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Corey Clement RB | ARI
Eagles' Corey Clement: Will miss at least one week
Clement (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Monday and is expected to miss one or two weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Clement suffered a shoulder injury on a kick return during the third quarter of Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Falcons. He did not return to the game but appears to only be managing a short-term injury. As long as Clement is forced to miss time, expect Miles Sanders to handle kick returns and Darren Sproles to take back punts.
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Mark Walton RB | MIA
Dolphins' Mark Walton: Three carries in loss
Walton recorded three carries for 16 yards during Sunday's 43-0 loss to the Patriots.
Walton also caught one of two targets for 12 yards. The Dolphins suffered a blowout loss for a second consecutive week, forcing the team to focus on downfield throws and abandon the running game early on. Of course, as the No. 3 option behind Kalen Ballage and Kenyan Drake, it's unlikely that Walton will see notable carries even if Miami manages to keep Week 3's contest against the Cowboys more competitive.
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James Conner RB | ARI
Steelers' James Conner: Getting tests on knee
Conner will have tests Monday to determine the severity of his knee injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Conner's departure from Sunday's 28-26 loss to Seattle left Jaylen Samuels in the lead role at the end of the game. With Ben Roethlisberger in the process of determining if he needs elbow surgery, the already struggling Pittsburgh offense is facing serious issues ahead of a Week 3 tilt with the 49ers. Samuels averaged 47 snaps, 14 carries, four catches and 109.3 scrimmage yards over a three-game stretch late last season when Conner was out with a knee injury.
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Tony Pollard RB | TEN
Cowboys' Tony Pollard: Workload shrinks
Pollard carried the ball four times for 22 yards and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's win over Washington.
With Ezekiel Elliott taking on his usual workload (25 total touches), there wasn't much left over for Pollard. He did find the end zone on a three-yard run in the third quarter while Elliott was getting a breather, but the touchdown was wiped out by a holding penalty. The fact that the Cowboys were comfortable using Pollard in the red zone is encouraging, but unless something happens to Elliott, the rookie's fantasy value will be minimal.
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Jeff Wilson RB | MIA
49ers' Jeff Wilson: Scores twice in victory
Wilson received 10 carries for 34 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Bengals.
Wilson was signed off the practice squad with Tevin Coleman (ankle) sidelined, and the second-year back immediately made his presence felt with his first career TDs. Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert did most of the damage between the 20s, while Wilson saw most of his work when the game was sealed in the fourth quarter, despite the game stats showing a nearly even split in workload. Wilson may prove to be the best option near the goal line after Sunday's showing, even if he is third on the depth chart in terms of carry volume heading into next week's matchup against the Steelers.
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Jamaal Williams RB | NO
Packers' Jamaal Williams: Scores receiving touchdown
Williams carried nine times for 28 yards while catching three passes for 13 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 21-16 win over the Vikings.
Williams was rather inefficient despite receiving 12 touches, finishing with an underwhelming 3.4 yards per touch. He did salvage his day from a fantasy perspective with a 15-yard receiving touchdown to get his team on the board in the first quarter. Meanwhile, backfield mate Aaron Jones racked up 150 scrimmage yards on 27 touches and looks the part of a lead back for the Pack. Williams should continue to receive his share of looks when the game flow allows, but big fantasy production shouldn't be expected next Sunday against the Broncos.
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Corey Clement RB | ARI
Eagles' Corey Clement: Taken to locker room
Clement (shoulder) was taken to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Falcons, Martin Frank of the Delaware News Journal reports.
It's unclear when Clement may have gotten hurt, but he joins an extensive list of Eagles injured in this one, highlighted by wide receivers Alshon Jeffery (calf) and DeSean Jackson (groin). He was spotted wearing a sling after the game.
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Jordan Wilkins RB | CLE
Colts' Jordan Wilkins: Breaks off monster run in win
Wilkins amassed 82 rushing yards on five carries, and caught his only target for a gain of four yards during Sunday's 19-17 win against the Titans.
Wilkins peeled off not one, but two explosive runs against the vaunted Titans rush defense Sunday, picking up 15 and 55-yard gains -- the second of which set Indianapolis up for the go-ahead touchdown from Jacoby Brissett to T.Y. Hilton. As a change-of-pace option to Marlon Mack heading into Week 3, Wilkins has potential to do some damage against an Atlanta defense that gave up five runs of 10-plus yards in its debut showing of 2019 against Minnesota.