Jahvid Best is coming off his first 100-yard rushing ga...

Oct 14, 2011

Jahvid Best is coming off his first 100-yard rushing game since the Detroit Lions drafted him 30th overall in 2010.

If he repeats that effort Sunday, he'll end the 49ers' streak of 27 consecutive games of not allowing a 100-yard rusher. The 5-0 Lions beat the Chicago Bears 24-17 Monday night as Best ran for 163 yards, including an 88-yard touchdown run that was the second-longest in franchise history.

"Any time he gets to the open field, he's capable of hitting a home run, as I'm sure you saw Monday night," 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Thursday. "He's a big challenge for us, and he's a big part of their offense."

So is wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who's produced an NFL-record nine touchdown catches through five games.

"If defenses devote too much attention to Calvin Johnson, a guy like Best can make 'em pay," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said.

"If we can be physical and stop the run, there's a good chance we win," 49ers safety Donte Whitner said. "A lot of teams try to run downhill and test your manhood. We pride ourselves on stopping the run."

Fantasy Impact:

The 49ers have allowed the fewest Adjusted FP to RBs this season, so Best will not find as much room to run as he saw against the Bears. The Lions will keep him involved in the passing game, however.

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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.