Dolphins rookie RB Daniel Thomas averaged more than 20 ...

Aug 10, 2011

Dolphins rookie RB Daniel Thomas averaged more than 20 carries a game and 5.2 yards per carry the last two years at Kansas State, where he was the back-to-back Big 12 rushing leader. He figures to be the workhorse of the group and, at 6-foot, 230 pounds, has the size to take a pounding.

Sparano said his hands have been a pleasant surprise. "He catches the ball well out of the backfield," he said. "That's not a major skill for a lot of big backs."

While Reggie Bush has expressed a desire to be a feature back, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has lined him up everywhere from tailback to slot receiver to wideout. He'll get his touches, but isn't likely to get more than 10-12 a game as a running back.

Fantasy Impact:

We're expecting Thomas to get more carries but Bush to get more catches, making him a bit more valuable in PPR formats. That could change if Thomas proves that he should be out there on passing downs, but it's unlikely that the Dolphins will give him many third-down snaps after bringing Bush in specifically to fill that role.

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

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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

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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

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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.