Arian Foster out on Sunday with a sore back

Aug 04, 2013

Texans RB Arian Foster sat out with sore back. "Expected him out there today but it didn't happen," said HC Gary Kubiak.

Fantasy Impact:

It's actually a good sign that the calf wasn't the reason Foster couldn't return. He got a ton of work in 2012 and knows the offense. The more preseason rest he gets, the better, though it's understandable why some owners are worried that he's not practicing.

yesterday

Chargers rule out RB Omarion Hampton for Week 13

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 5:39 PM EST

Chargers ruled out RB Omarion Hampton for Sunday’s game vs the Raiders. Hampton hasn’t played since fracturing his ankle in week 5.

“It was a good week,” Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh told reporters today. “Really beneficial, ramping up. Everything’s on track to return, not this week.”

Related Players: Kimani Vidal, Jaret Patterson, Amar Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

Vidal should take lead back duties once again, but he doesn't likely have the talent to overcome the issues along the Chargers offensive line. Consider him a high-end RB3, even in what should be a great matchup.

Buccaneers to use all three running backs interchangeably in Week 13

Jenna Laine

yesterday · 4:15 PM EST

Todd Bowles on Bucky Irving’s usage Sunday: "We'll put him in. Once he gets in, we'll see how he is rolling, and then between him, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker, we'll kind of go with the hot hand."

Fantasy Impact:

We'd like to say Bucky Irving will return to his typical 25-opportunity upside, but it was mentioned that he may be eased in, as the team did with Chris Godwin. If that's the case, he's closer to a low-end RB2 than a locked-in RB1 like we came into the season hoping. Tucker and White are more desperation-FLEX options.