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Theo Riddick scores in Week 10 win.

Riddick rushed four times for 35 yards and caught three passes for 12 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown. It was Riddick’s second time finding the end zone this season, and his 35 rushing yards were his most of 2017. However, with Ameer Abdullah healthy, Riddick’s upside is limited. He’s probably a better real-life option for Detroit than he is fantasy option. The Lions travel to Chicago next Sunday.

11/13/17 - 11:58 AM ET

DeMarco Murray goes off for three touchdowns in Titans’ win.

In a matchup against one of the league’s best defenses in terms of yards per carry, Murray had an excellent game, rushing 14 times for 42 yards and two touchdowns while adding four receptions (on four targets) for 30 yards and the game-winning touchdown on a seven-yarder with 36 seconds remaining. The game-winner was on a pass to the flat where Murray made a couple guys miss before lunging into the end zone and reaching the ball across for a score. Derrick Henry (11 carries for 52 yards) was more efficient with his carries, but Murray scored on two goal line carries for his rushing scores. There’s certainly a chance Henry takes some of the goal line snaps in the coming weeks, but Murray appears healthier than he’s been this season and will be a good option against the Steelers on Thursday night in Week 11.

11/13/17 - 11:58 AM ET

Ameer Abdullah finds the end zone for second-straight game as Lions top Browns.

Abdullah rushed 11 times for 52 yards, including an eight-yard score in the second quarter. He also caught a three-yard pass. Detroit’s starter out-carried the rest of the running backs 11 to 4, and the light workload could be attributed to Cleveland chewing the clock, as Matthew Stafford only threw it 26 times. Overall, it was an encouraging game against the NFL’s best run defense in terms of yards per carry, and Abdullah should be back in RB2 territory for next week’s trip to Chicago.

11/13/17 - 11:55 AM ET

Derrick Henry gets 11 carries against the Bengals.

Henry gained 52 yards on his 11 attempts, leading the team in rushing in the game. However, DeMarco Murray scored two rushing touchdowns at the goal line, so Henry certainly isn’t the clear-cut goal line guy despite getting work there over the last two seasons. Consider Henry a FLEX option in standard leagues on Thursday night against the Steelers, though he doesn’t have a high floor with Murray in the backfield.

11/13/17 - 11:53 AM ET

Matthew Stafford, Lions come alive late in win over the Browns.

Stafford was 17/26 for 249 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also rushed four times for 17 yards. Stafford was held in check until Detroit was down 24-17 in the third quarter, but he was able to get hot and hit Theo Riddick, Eric Ebron, and Golden Tate for scores in a 38-24 victory. The league’s highest-paid player will look to pickup a road win in Chicago next Sunday. Consider him a solid QB1.

11/13/17 - 11:52 AM ET

Marcus Mariota leads Titans to 6-3 with game-winning drive.

Down by three late in the fourth quarter, Mariota led a 12-play, 73-yard game-winning touchdown drive against the Bengals that ended with a touchdown to DeMarco Murray with 36 seconds remaining in the game. Overall, Mariota was 25/44 for 264 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while also carrying six times for 51 yards. It could’ve been a bigger day for Mariota if not for a dropped would-be touchdown by Rishard Matthews, but the cold-blooded fourth-quarter drive made it an excellent game. Mariota did come up limping when he was tackled on a scramble on the final drive, but he should be fine. This Thursday, Mariota faces another tough NFC North defense as the Titans take on the Steelers, but he’s in the QB1 conversation.

11/13/17 - 11:51 AM ET

David Njoku held to one reception in loss to the Lions.

It went for three yards. The first-round pick should remain on the waiver wire outside of deeper leagues, but perhaps he will be more involved down the stretch for the winless Browns.

11/13/17 - 11:49 AM ET