Broncos Beat: Team may be looking for help at RB

Nov 25, 2025

One key piece on the roster is third-year back Jaleel McLaughlin, who immediately leapt from gameday inactive into a key role as the Broncos’ No. 2 RB against the Chiefs.

Related players: J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Tyler Badie

Fantasy Impact:

The story started by saying the Broncos tried to sign Dameon Pierce, but he opted to sign with the Chiefs. Piece is formerly of the Texans. It's a sign the Broncos may be looking for help at the position with the loss of Dobbins. The story added Badie's role wasn't going to change as the third down back, so it leaves McLaughlin as the team's RB2. McLaughlin wound up earning six carries against Kansas City and two key goal-line reps in the third quarter, and could be in the line for plenty more in the coming weeks, the story pointed out.

today

No long term concerns for Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield's shoulder injury

EPSN

6 minutes ago

Baker Mayfield's status for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals remains uncertain, but there are no long-term injury concerns.

Related players: Teddy Bridgewater, Bucky Irving

Fantasy Impact:

If Mayfield can't go, Bridgewater would get the start and the story said the Bucs would likely have to tweak their offense. The Bucs could be getting Irving back just in time if that's the case, but how many snaps Irving would get - assuming he plays - would be a big question for fantasy owners. The Bucs have a home game against the Cardinals in the early window Sunday, but Mayfield owners may want to plan now just in case.

yesterday

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice limited Monday, RB Isiah Pacheco full

Matt Derrick on X

yesterday · 7:20 PM EST

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was limited on Monday. RB Isiah Pacheco was listed as full.

Related players: Patrick Mahomes, Kareem Hunt

Fantasy Impact:

Rice is dealing with a hamstring issue and this will be worth monitoring on a short week. It looks like Pacheco (knee) will return to the lineup after a full practice, which will cut into Hunt's workload. Also, Mahomes is dealing with a groin injury, but was also listed as having a full practice.

Bengals RB Samaje Perine (ankle) practices fully

Ben Baby on X

yesterday · 7:15 PM EST

Bengals RB Samaje Perine (high ankle sprain) would have been a full participant if the team had practiced today, per the estimated injury report.

Related players: Chase Brown, Tahj Brooks

Fantasy Impact:

This is updating a previous story about Brooks being in concussion protocol and looking like he won't be able to play in Week 13. With Perine practicing fully, he'll backup Brown. Brown has been producing the fantasy numbers as of late, but Perine is likely to get some work well, perhaps especially in the passing game.