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The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Washington Commanders RB Michael Wiley to bolster their backfield and compete for a practice squad spot, filling an open roster slot after injuries to two players. Wiley, a versatile back with a history of catching passes and scoring touchdowns, joins a stable of running backs led by Isiah Pacheco, with competition expected among Elijah Young and others for limited spots.
The New York Jets' offense struggled during OTAs, but an All-Pro player stood out, and a new addition to the backfield showed promise. Garrett Wilson made a highlight-worthy catch.
Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri provides 10 key findings for Week 15 matchups, including the recommendation of Rachaad White as the top RB option due to his recent success and favorable matchup against the Packers, cautioning against starting James Conner against the 49ers, suggesting Noah Brown as a pick-up-and-play option with potential to be the Texans' No. 1 receiver, highlighting Zay Flowers' increased downfield usage as a potential league winner, noting Roschon Johnson's declining role in the Bears' backfield, and identifying Zay Jones as a trending up receiver for the Jaguars. Other findings include the impact of Dawson Knox's return on Dalton Kincaid's usage, Evan Engram's success against man coverage, and the messy backfield situation for the Baltimore Ravens.
The Buffalo Bills are signing former Jaguars and Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette to their practice squad, adding depth to their backfield. Fournette, who visited the Bills earlier in the season but did not sign, has been a free agent all season. The Bills have been relying on James Cook and Latavius Murray in the absence of Damien Harris, but Fournette's addition suggests they are not satisfied with their options. It remains to be seen what role Fournette will play, but his pass-catching ability could be valuable for the team.