Packers OC Joe Philbin said he wouldn't place all the b...

Dec 09, 2011

Packers OC Joe Philbin said he wouldn't place all the blame on the offensive line for the rushing numbers, but he said in a lot of cases the negative runs come when there is penetration and a running back has to change his course.

Last year, Philbin said, about 13% of the team's runs resulted in zero or fewer yards. He didn't know the exact number this year, but he said it was well above that.

"The other day it was penetration, whether it was the three-technique a couple times, the end a couple times," Philbin said of the Giants game. "It wasn't all the line's fault. But it's the penetration (that causes the problem). That's the culprit we see."

It's unlikely the Packers will get leading rusher James Starks (ankle) back this week after he missed a second straight day of practice. He said his ankle was feeling better, but coach Mike McCarthy said he would not play if he didn't practice Friday.

Fantasy Impact:

It appears Ryan Grant and Brandon Saine will split the work out of the Green Bay backfield against a less-than-stellar Raiders rush defense.

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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.