49ers Beat: RB Joe Williams 'coming on strong'

Aug 04, 2017

Matt Maiocco: "Joe Williams seems like a new man, coming back after a day off. He's really running strong and looks to be playing at a much higher level"

Maiocco also Tweeted: "As noted, rookie RB Joe Williams is coming on strong. RB coach Bobby Turner had a little talk with him about finishing plays."

Fantasy Impact:

At the request of new HC Kyle Shanahan, the team traded up in the fourth round to draft Williams, who quit football due to depression in 2016 but returned to gain 1,332 yards in his final seven games after seeing a psychiatrist during his time away from the game. He even set the Rose Bowl stadium record for a college running back with 332 rushing yards in a win over UCLA. Carlos Hyde reportedly looks great in camp, so as an injury play, Williams is worth a late-round pick.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.