The Detroit Lions had some questions coming into camp r...

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Aug 07, 2011

The Detroit Lions had some questions coming into camp regarding their running backs and now there are several more that must be addressed in the next four weeks.

There is the issue about who is going to get the majority of carries this season - Jahvid Best or rookie Mikel Leshoure. For now, Best is the starter and Leshoure is the backup, but it's a tight competition. The players bring different features to the table, Best with his blazing cuts and speed and Leshoure with his power and muscle.

This battle will likely continue throughout the season with head coach Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Scott Linehan going with the hot hand from Sunday to Sunday. Some of that decision will be based on the opponent and the matchup, but some of it will be based upon who is "on'' that day.

Fantasy Impact:

Leshoure can't be ignored on draft day, but Best will be the better bet for fantasy production.

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

Adam Schefter on X

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Seahawks listed RB Kenneth Walker III as a Did Not Practice today while RB Zach Charbonnet was upgraded to full practice ahead of Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is dealing with an ankle injury and as we get closer to Thursday his status really seems to be in doubt. Charbonnet would be the team's lead back and looks to be good to go despite dealing with an elbow injury. He'd once again be a great option if Walker is unable to go.

Charger RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his first appearance on the injury report since being designated for return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if Dobbins is going to play against the Patriots, the Chargers will have to activate him by Friday. It could be a tricky situation depending on each back's status. Owners will want to pay close attention to this situation leading up to game time.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report.

Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was listed as limited as well,

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Burrow's injury shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he was listed as limited all of last week before playing without issue in the team’s win over the Browns. Burrow added there are still things he does to help with it but he's pretty much past it. The story added Higgins also played without incident last Sunday after being on the report all week.