Running back Kregg Lumpkin had one measly rushing attem...

Aug 13, 2011

Running back Kregg Lumpkin had one measly rushing attempt for Tampa Bay in 2010. That one run, for a grand total of zero yards, was hardly enough to draw conclusions from.

But Lumpkin got a bigger dose of action Friday night in the Bucs' preseason opener against the Chiefs, giving his coaches reason to think he could be their solution as a third-down and change-of-pace back behind starting RB LeGarrette Blount.

Lumpkin carried six times for 24 yards and caught two passes for 10. But bigger than his numbers was the skills he showed. He displayed the ability to make tacklers miss and change directions, and showed soft hands as a receiver out of the backfield.

Blount, who desires to play on third down this season, didn't get much of a chance to do so.

Fantasy Impact:

Fantasy owners would love it if Blount was a three-down player, but the odds of that happening remain slim. If something happened to Blount, Lumpkin would probably form an uninspiring tag team with veteran Earnest Graham. Neither Lumpkin or Graham have much value as handcuffs.

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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.