With Cedric Benson out, the Packers have three running ...

Oct 09, 2012

With Cedric Benson out, the Packers have three running backs – former starter James Starks, second-year man Alex Green and Brandon Saine – along with fullback John Kuhn remaining on the roster.

Starks hasn’t played since suffering a turf toe injury in the Aug. 9 preseason opener at San Diego – one day before Benson agreed to terms with the Packers – but was not listed on the injury report in advance of Sunday’s game after practicing in full all week.

Starks has his own long injury history, of course, having missed his senior season at the University of Buffalo with a shoulder injury, missed the first half of his rookie season in 2010 with a torn hamstring and having been hampered by knee and ankle injuries at the end of last season before the toe injury this year.

Fantasy Impact:

The Packers are at the Texans on Sunday night in a matchup that could limit the Packers running game on top of not having Benson. This is likely to be a committee situation, and John Kuhn could factor in as well along with the three backs mentioned above. None of these guys are solid plays heading into Week 6.

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

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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

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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.