Rams RB Darrell Henderson dealing with soft tissue injury

Aug 23, 2020

According to Eric Williams of SI.com, running back Darrell Henderson Jr. suffered a soft tissue injury, and Sean McVay did not release any specifics when it comes to his return timetable.

Related players: Malcolm Brown, Cam Akers

Fantasy Impact:

This opens the door for Akers, who Los Angeles selected in the second round of the 2020 Draft. Brown would also get a bump up if Henderson misses time. It's unfortunate timing for Henderson as he was standing out in camp up to that point. Akers is considered a workhorse back, but the story also said McVay claims he's in no rush to tab a feature back, and that he would like to adopt the 49ers' strategy when it comes to running backs. We have Akers ranked 24th on our list and the Ram RB to own this season.

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Raiders RB Alexander Mattison set to return Week 15, Sincere McCormick still starting

Levi Edwards

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Antonio Pierce stated that Sincere McCormick will remain the team’s starting running back even with Alexander Mattison nearing a return this week.

“He deserves it. … He has run his tail off.”

Related Players: Ameer Abdullah

Fantasy Impact:

At 2-11, the Raiders would be silly to not see what they have in McCormick, with 31-year-old Abdullah and Mattison, who is on a one-year contract, only there to give the former UDFA a breather. Consider McCormick a volume-based RB3.

Giants QB Drew Lock in walking boot, Tommy DeVito set to start Week 15

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Giants HC Brian Daboll told reporters that QB Drew Lock is in a walking boot due to a heel injury and Tommy DeVito now is expected to start Sunday vs. the Ravens.

Fantasy Impact:

The Ravens path to an overall D/ST1 finish on the week becomes a little clearer. DeVito can safely be kept on benches in SuperFlex leagues on a week with zero byes.

Bills WR Keon Coleman, TE Dalton Kincaid return to practice ahead of Week 15

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

Good news on the way for Buffalo: Bills WR Keon Coleman (wrist) and TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) are expected to practice fully today. A positive step forward in advance of the showdown with the Lions.

Fantasy Impact:

It's probably still best to start other options over Kincaid, as he takes on a Lions defense that ranks 4th in TE aFPA, but there could be a ton of points here, so if you're in a bind he makes sense as a top-15ish option.

As for Coleman, he's more in the boom/bust WR4 range as Shakir should continue standing atop the target share.