The Falcons intend to utilize RB Jacquizz Rodgers more ...

Jun 24, 2012

The Falcons intend to utilize RB Jacquizz Rodgers more as a rusher and receiver in 2012 after he averaged five yards per touch in ’11. Rodgers showed more elusiveness as a receiver than he did as a rusher last season, averaging only 3.6 yards per carry. His longest gain — and only gain longer than 16 yards — came on a 31-yard touchdown reception in Week 14.

With featured back Michael Turner entering his first season over the age of 30, all indications are the team is serious about its intent to keep him on a pitch count. Backup Jason Snelling is able to pick up tough yards between the tackles while spelling Turner, and Rodgers could provide a dynamic element in the backfield. Any comparisons to Saints RB Darren Sproles would be premature, but Sproles’ role in New Orleans is similar to the one the Falcons envision for Rodgers.

Fantasy Impact:

This has been a common theme throughout the offseason and it's only going to push Turner's value down even further. We're currently expecting a 10% drop in carries for Turner, but he's still a good bet for double-digit TDs, so he projects to be a very solid RB2. He should provide very good value in the 4th round.

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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

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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.