2 min read • October 23, 2021
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Joe Mixon (71 last week) 94
Mixon looks to be nearly recovered from his Week 4 mild high ankle sprain. He had 18 carries for 94 yards against the Lions last week and should be able to handle his usual workload. Backup running back Samaje Perine was on the COVID reserve list last week, but has been activated and will take over if Mixon can’t continue.
D’Andre Swift (72 last week) 79
The 22-year-old has battled through a groin injury all season and has played well. Backup Jamaal Williams is off the report with his hip injury.
Damien Harris (71 last week) 90
The Patriots running back played through a rib injury last week and had 101 yards against the Cowboys. He should get a healthy workload against the Jets, who are missing a key run stopper in C.J. Mosley.
Le'Veon Bell/Devonta Freeman (66 last week) 42
Latavius Murray injured his left ankle last week and will miss the contest. Veteran running backs Bell and Freeman will handle the workload in his absence.
Antonio Gibson (71 last week) 66
The Washington Football Team running back’s situation will not change all season. He will have to manage the stress fracture in his groin with limited practice time and limited touches. Look for backup running back J.D. McKissic to pick up the slack in the passing game.
Chase Edmonds (87 last week) 93
Edmonds has played through a shoulder ailment for three weeks now and has not seen a dip in his usage. He and James Conner will continue to split carries, but Edmonds will get a majority of the targets out of the backfield.
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