Jaguars Beat: RB T.J. Yeldon to be used as feature back

Oct 08, 2018

The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to have to use T.J. Yeldon the way they originally intended when they drafted him in the second round in 2015: as their feature back.

They pretty much have no choice.

With Leonard Fournette out indefinitely with a right hamstring strain and Corey Grant potentially out for the season after suffering a Lisfranc injury in Sunday's 30-14 loss at Kansas City, Yeldon is going to be the focal point of the run game for the foreseeable future.

Related players: Branon Wilds

Fantasy Impact:

Many may forget, it's a role Yeldon handled pretty well as a rookie, and he says he'll have no trouble assuming it again, according to the story. Wilds is the only other healthy running back on the roster. He spent the first week of the season on the practice squad, was promoted after Fournette hurt his hamstring in the season opener and has six carries for 15 yards in the past three games. He had not had a carry in a game since 2016 and now has 16 carries for 42 yards in his career. The Jaguars will have to sign at least one other back this week, the story went on to say. The team worked out Orleans Darkwa and Matthew Dayes last Tuesday and expect to have more backs in for workouts early this week.

yesterday

Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.