• A bad week for some experienced running backs: Older running backs like Ezekiel Elliott have experienced a decline in their playing time that may no longer be able to be compensated for.

• More drama surrounding the Baltimore Ravens tight end: Blocking Tight End Charlie Kolar led the tight end room in receiving yards and the team changed its TE rotation.

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Nathan Jahnke’s fantasy football roundup highlights the usage and statistics of key players, providing the essential insights needed for fantasy success in 2024. This analysis focuses exclusively on players relevant to fantasy football leagues.

Here are Nathan’s 10 biggest reactions to Sunday’s games. For a more detailed analysis, read his full summary from Sunday.

Carson Steele leads the Chiefs backfield: Steele led Kansas City’s two-man rotation with 17 carries for 72 yards.

The Chiefs recently signed Keaontay Ingram to the active squad and Kareem Hunt to the practice squad. But this week the Chiefs only used two running backs.

Steele played most of his snaps on early downs, at the goal line and in short yardage situations. As expected, Samaje Perine remained the receiving down back and was the backup in rushing situations.

Perine’s limited role does not offer much fantasy Value. He carried the ball six times for 25 yards and caught three passes for 15 yards. In contrast to Jerick McKinnonwho previously held this role and was often used on the goal line – which led to several Touchdowns — Perine has fewer chances at the goal line, so he probably won’t need to be included in the roster in most cases. fantasy Leagues.

There is a possibility that Hunt will be included in the active squad or Clyde Edwards-Helaire Returns. However, if the Chiefs stick with their usual approach, they will likely reduce Perine’s snaps on early downs and short-yardage situations before impacting Steele’s workload. Given Steele’s effectiveness in the run game, his role seems secure, at least for the near future.

D’Andre SwiftThe shrinking role: Swift has averaged 3.0 yards or less per carry in each game and is slowly but surely losing work.

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