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Rams have three questionable players
The St. Louis Rams posted the official injury report for the Week 8 Monday night game against Seattle on Saturday. Among those having issues practicing due to injuries were CB Cortland Finnegan (hamstring), C Scott Wells (thigh) and RB Benny Cunningham (ankle).
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Ronnie Hillman RB | DAL
C.J. Anderson RB | LAR
Report: C.J. Anderson to take Ronnie Hillman's spot Week 8
Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman will not suit up for Sunday's Week 8 contest at home against the Redskins, likely because of his ball-security issues, the Denver Post reports. C.J. Anderson will take his spot and move behind Knowshon Moreno and Montee Ball in the depth chart.
Hillman had some fumbling issues in the preseason and has coughed up the ball in back-to-back weeks. He has 40 carries for 182 yards and a touchdown this season. -
Andre Ellington RB | TB
Andre Ellington to get 15-plus touches?
When asked to estimate how many touches Cardinals running back Andre Ellington would get on Sunday vs. the Falcons, Cardinals insider and FOX Sports 910's Mike Jurecki suggested 15 to 18 touches on 35 to 38 snaps.
Ellington is expected to start the game with Alfonso Smith working on third downs according to Jurecki. I like Ellington as a No. 2 Fantasy running back this week, especially in PPR leagues.
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Vikings rule out four for Week 8
The Vikings have ruled out four players for Week 8 against the Packers, all of whom come on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Josh Freeman (concussion) headlines the list, and is joined by running back Matt Asiata (shoulder), wide receiver Rodney Smith (hip), and tight end Rhett Ellison (ankle).
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Seven questionable for Patriots in Week 8
The Patriots have deemed seven players who were limited in practice throughout the week as questionable for Sunday against the Dolphins.
They are wide receivers Danny Amendola (concussion/groin) and Julian Edelman (thigh), tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (knee), running back Brandon Bolden (knee), offensive lineman Marcus Cannon (shoulder) and defensive backs Aqib Talib (hip) and Tavon Wilson (hamstring).
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LaMichael James RB | MIA
LaMichael James sees writing on the wall
San Francisco running back LaMichael James knows he doesn't have a role with the club, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
James has been a healthy scratch the past two weeks after seeing some work in two previous games. James said he understands it's a numbers game, and pointed out that backup Kendall Hunter doesn't typically get that many carries. He added that with the team down a defensive lineman, he understands why he's been made inactive.
James has seven carries for 31 yards.
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Doug Martin RB | LV
Doug Martin could be out two weeks or two months
Buccaneers running back Doug Martin could miss up to two months with his shoulder injury, according to FoxSports 1.
Martin is expected to try and rehab and return for Week 10, but that seems to be the most optimistic scenario. If his rehab doesn't take, there's already been an indication that the team will shut him down for the rest of the year.
Martin has a 456 rushing yards and one touchdown in six games.
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Kenjon Barner RB | TB
Kenjon Barner does little in second appearance
Panthers running back Kenjon Barner was active for just the second time all season Thursday, in a 31-13 win over the Buccaneeers in Week 8.
Barner rushed the ball once for 1 yard, and added a single reception for 2 yards as well.
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Brandon Bolden RB | LV
Brandon Bolden faces solid matchup
Patriots running back Brandon Bolden has just three catches over the last three games, but he could find room to make plays out of the backfield in Week 8 against the Dolphins.
Miami has been gashed by opposing running backs this season to the tune of 21.3 Fantasy points per game, and they have especially struggled at stopping them in the passing game. Backs are averaging 6.7 catches for 61 yards against the Dolphins, so this matchup could work well for Bolden in his limited role.
Our Jamey Eisenberg considers Bolden to be a decent sleeper in Week 8, and our experts have him ranked 32nd among running backs on average. That makes him a decent flex option, especially in PPR formats for Week 8.
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Injuries weighing down Buccaneers in Week 8
The Buccaneers inactives list for Week 8 against the Panthers is heavy on players dealing with injuries. Of the seven players listed, five are sidelined due to injuries: running backs Doug Martin (shoulder) and Jeff Demps (groin); wide receiver Chris Owusu (foot); guard Carl Nicks (foot); and defensive back Dashon Goldson (knee).
They are joined on the list by defensive tackle Derek Landri and Patrick Omameh.
