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Chase Edmonds’ impact on the game justified his post-game interview status.

He touched the ball just eight times on offense, but accounted for 92 total yards, including a 29-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

“No question,” coach Kliff Kingsbury said after the Cardinals 30-10 victory. “He’s got real juice and we need to find ways to continue to get him the ball.”

Related players: Kenyan Drake

The writer said Kingsbury should take some carries away from Drake and give them to Edmonds. He went on to say through five games, Drake hasn’t looked like the dynamic player who gained 643 yards and rushed for eight touchdowns over the last eight games. He's averaging 3.7 yards a carry, about a yard less than last year. The author added other than loyalty, there's no good reason why Drake touched the ball 19 times (18 on runs) Sunday while Edmonds only eight. Despite the difference in workload, Edmonds accounted for 30 more yards. Drake owners have been flooding our Discuss You Team forum asking about what to do with Drake, and after only an OK performance against the Jets, the best advice may be to pick up Edmonds.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel is questionable for Sunday's game with an illness, according to Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury. Samuel most past protocols that indicate he does not have COVID-19.

A small, but important hurdle for Samuel heading into Week 5. Samuel would be a WR2 against the Dolphins if he does play.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler was placed on Injured Reserve and be out until at least Week 8. The Chargers also added RB Kalen Ballage to their practice squad.

Related Players: Joshua Kelley, Justin Jackson

Ekeler's hamstring injury was deemed 'significant' when it happened, and an IR stint confirms it will cost him at least a few more weeks.

Washington Football Team WR coach Jim Hostler was asked about WR Terry McLaurin making a jump in year two. "Uh, you know, yeah, there is a little bit of a jump," said Hostler. "It just needs to be more consistent. Like all young players, the consistency needs to grow."

First time something not positive has been said about the receiver in quite some time. No doubt the league would catch up to the promising sophomore wideout, but like all great (or at least consistent) players, improving is a must. McLaurin is a borderline WR2 ahead of a matchup with Jalen Ramsey and the L.A. Rams.

According to JP Finlay on Twitter, Washington star wide receiver Terry McLaurin returned to practice on Thursday.

It appears that McLaurin was given a rest day on Wednesday after a busy afternoon against the Baltimore Ravens physical defense in Week 4. The bigger concern here is McLaurin's chemistry with quarterback Kyle Allen for Week 5. Haskins and McLaurin played together at Ohio State, with Haskins personally lobbying for the wideout. They have developed a solid on-field rapport on both levels and surprised many by being able to post a 10 reception line on 14 targets against the best cornerback trio in the NFL. McLaurin is our 12th ranked receiver for Week 5.