NFL Player News
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James Cook RB | BUF
Bills' James Cook: Solid rushing night in loss
Cook rushed 17 times for 87 yards and didn't draw a target in the Bills' 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night.
Cook enjoyed a solid night on the ground despite game script working against the run as the game unfolded, bouncing back nicely from a 49-yard showing in the Week 5 loss to the Patriots. However, he failed to draw a target for the first time this season after not hauling in the one pass thrown his way Week 5, a relatively rare slump for him as a pass catcher. Cook's fantasy value remains significantly elevated in all formats, however, and he draws a favorable matchup on the road against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 26 following Buffalo's Week 7 bye.
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Owen Wright RB | HOU
Owen Wright: Back with practice squad
Wright reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Wright was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's 30-19 win over the 49ers on Sunday, playing just one offensive snap in the contest. With Bucky Irving (shoulder) expected to remain sidelined in Week 7, Wright could be added to the active roster again to serve as a depth option at running back behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker versus Detroit.
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Terrell Jennings RB | NE
Terrell Jennings: Reverts to practice squad
Jennings was moved to New England's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Jennings was elevated to the Patriots' active roster for this past Sunday's game against New Orleans and logged seven snaps, all of which came on special teams. With Antonio Gibson (knee) on IR, Jennings could get elevated again in Week 7, though the Patriots elected to give just two running backs (TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson) carries against the Saints.
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Nyheim Miller-Hines RB | NO
Chargers' Nyheim Hines: Back with practice squad
Hines reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Hines was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 29-27 win over the Dolphins, playing just one offensive snap in the contest. Additionally, the running back compiled 97 yards on three kickoff returns, playing five snaps with the special-teams unit. With Omarion Hampton (ankle) on injured reserve, Hines will likely be elevated again prior to the team's Week 7 matchup with the Colts.
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Ameer Abdullah RB | JAC
Colts' Ameer Abdullah: Lands back on practice squad
Adbullah reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Adullah was elevated for the second straight week for this past Sunday's win over Arizona and logged three snaps on offense, rushing once for seven yards and catching his lone target for nine yards. He also played 10 snaps on special teams. Though Abdullah is back on the Colts' practice squad for now, he could be elevated again in Week 7 versus the Chargers if Tyler Goodson (groin) remains sidelined.
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB | JAC
Commanders' Chris Rodriguez: Suiting up Monday
Rodriguez (calf) is active for Monday's game against the Bears.
Despite not practicing in any capacity due to a calf injury in advance of this contest, Rodriguez will be available to the Commanders offense, but in what role remains to be seen. Washington didn't elevate a running back from the practice squad Monday, instead opting to bring up two wide receivers to support a banged-up group, so Rodriguez seemingly has a good chance to mix into the backfield behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt along with Jeremy McNichols. In three prior outings with that trio available, Rodriguez racked up 23 carries for 105 yards and no touchdowns.
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Travis Homer RB | PIT
Bears' Travis Homer: Downgraded to out for MNF
Homer (calf) was downgraded to out for Monday night's game against the Commanders.
Homer's season debut will have to wait at least another week, as his next chance to suit up will be Sunday against the Saints. Homer will likely contribute mainly on special teams when he does return to action.
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Jaydon Blue RB | DAL
Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Barely sees field Sunday
Blue gained zero yards on three carries in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Panthers.
The rookie running back saw only five snaps (nine percent) on offense as Javonte Williams continues to dominate the workload in the Dallas backfield. Blue did gain 40 yards on two kickoff returns, but even that role will disappear once KaVontae Turpin (foot) gets healthy. Blue's only fantasy value right now is as insurance against a Williams injury.
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Bucky Irving RB | TB
Buccaneers' Bucky Irving: Expected to miss another week
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Irving (shoulder) is "not in play" to retake the field versus Detroit in Week 7 during Monday Night Football on Oct. 20, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bowles said both Irving and Chris Godwin (fibula) are near guarantees to miss another week, per Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay Sports, while rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday and looks uncertain for Week 7. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Mike Evans (hamstring) could return to practice this week, but in any case the Buccaneers offense will be down a number of key playmakers next Monday. Until Irving is able to retake the field, Rachaad White will continue to operate as Tampa Bay's top backfield option while Sean Tucker handles No. 2 duties.