Rocky Mountain News: When the buck that is the depth ch...

Oct 06, 2008

Rocky Mountain News: When the buck that is the depth chart stops
at your desk, one word can mean a lot. And when Broncos HC
Shanahan was asked Monday if Michael Pittman could power his way
deeper into the team's rotation at running back, Shanahan quickly
responded: "Sure." Pittman already is the Broncos' 3rd-down back
because of his ability as a receiver and pass blocker. He also is
the choice in short-yardage situations. But he continues to hope
for more. "I always want to show I have a lot left in me," Pittman
said. "I'll play whatever role they want me to play, but when I
get the chance to carry the ball, I want to show them I've still
got the speed, still got the power." The 33-year-old has shown
both in recent weeks, turning a short pass into a 41-yard gain
against the Chiefs, as well as some bruising runs against the Bucs
on Sunday. Pittman was the lone back in the lineup Sunday as the
Broncos closed the game in the final minutes, getting the team's
final first down on back-to-back 6-yard runs through the middle of
the Bucs defense.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

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.