One, the Colts are going to be a power running team. Tw...

Jul 26, 2012

One, the Colts are going to be a power running team. Two, Donald Brown is the presumptive leader.

A more reliable running attack will ease the load on QB Andrew Luck and a defense in transition. That area has been wholly unreliable. Since 2008, the Colts rank No. 32 in the league in rushing yards per game (88.2) and per attempt (3.7) and No. 31 in attempts per game (23.6).

That won’t get it done. Brown needs to stay healthy and be consistent. He rushed for 645 yards and averaged 4.8 per carry last year, both career highs. Brown should be pushed by 238-pound Delone Carter and 217-pound rookie Vick Ballard, both of whom appear ideal for the bruising approach. Free-agent pick-up Mewelde Moore is a candidate to be a third-down option.

Fantasy Impact:

Brown ranks just 27th on our RB list. The young Colts could struggle to stay in games and the rushing attack may be forced aside for a passing attack many weeks. He'll be usable in certain matchups, but he enters the year more likely a middle of the road RB3 option for your team.

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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.