Brooks rushed once for six yards and caught his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Seahawks.
Operating as the Packers' No. 2 running back, Brooks played just 16 of Green Bay's 64 offensive snaps Sunday, well behind starter Josh Jacobs (48). The 24-year-old Brooks continues to handle a small workload, but he is the preferred backup over Emanuel Wilson based on the fact that he continues to see more playing time than Wilson. With that said, the Packers have relied heavily on Jacobs as he continues to have success out of the backfield. Brooks should be considered a solid insurance policy going forward but holds little standalone fantasy value. The Packers will host the Saints in Week 16.
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Packers' Chris Brooks: Role remains consistent
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Brooks had one carry for three yards in Thursday's 34-31 loss to the Lions.
The Packers leaned heavily on starting running back Josh Jacobs again, and both Brooks and fellow reserve Emanuel Wilson finished with only one carry apiece. Brooks and Wilson continue seeing a similar number of touches, but Brooks has been spending more time on the field, out-snapping Wilson in six straight contests -- and quite comfortably in each of the last four.
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Packers' Chris Brooks: Snap counts stay favorable
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Brooks was targeted twice and had two receptions for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Bears.
Brooks did not tally a carry Sunday and was the third Packers running back to enter the contest, but for the third time in as many he finished with more snaps (10) than fellow reserve Emanuel Wilson, who was on the field for only three offensive plays Week 11. One of the two remains the backup behind Josh Jacobs with the return of MarShawn Lloyd (ankle/hamstring/appendix) again delayed, but it's tough to pinpoint exactly who is the No. 2 back.
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Packers' Chris Brooks: Continues making impact
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Brooks had two carries for 13 yards and three receptions for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.
Brooks made some noise for the third time in four games, and although he finished relatively even with fellow backup Emanuel Wilson in both snaps and touches, he was the first running back to enter the game behind starter Josh Jacobs, and he could have matched Wilson in the touchdown column had he and quarterback Jordan Love connected on a short pass in the first quarter. Brooks is gaining momentum, but the Packers are on bye Week 10 and could get back rookie MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) before they take the field again, so Brooks may not be a priority addition quite yet.
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Packers' Chris Brooks: Gets involved in win
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Brooks had four carries for 16 yards and one reception for one yard in Sunday's 30-27 victory over the Jaguars.
Brooks was the third Packers running back to get work Sunday, but he finished with just one fewer touch than fellow reserve Emanuel Wilson, and he also wound up playing 17 snaps to Wilson's 12. There hasn't been an official changing of the guard behind starter Josh Jacobs, and another ball carrier -- MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) -- could be back soon, but Brooks is more than an afterthought in the Green Bay backfield at this point.
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Packers' Chris Brooks: Gets work in easy win
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Brooks had four carries for 21 yards in Sunday's 34-13 victory over the Cardinals.
The Packers gave Brooks some work while holding a comfortable lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest, and he responded with a couple nice runs. His spot on the roster will be in jeopardy when fellow running back MarShawn Lloyd (IR, ankle) returns, but he figures to remain Green Bay's third running back until then.
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Packers' Chris Brooks: Makes Packers debut
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Brooks had three carries for three yards in Sunday's 30-14 victory over the Titans.
Brooks saw his first work since joining the Packers in early September, but he did not take a carry until Green Bay's final drive when the outcome was all but decided. Brooks will operate as the third running back in Green Bay until MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) is ready to return, but he will presumably be a distant third option given the way fellow ball carriers Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson have performed to date.
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Chris Brooks: Waived/injured by Miami
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The Dolphins waived/injured Brooks (concussion) on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Brooks entered the concussion protocol eight days ago. If he clears waivers, he'll likely be cut with an injury settlement, allowing Brooks to find a new home once healthy. As a rookie last season, Brooks rushed 19 times for 106 yards but wasn't targeted in the passing game.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Dealing with concussion
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Brooks entered concussion protocol after Monday's practice session, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
The second-year running back out of BYU was likely on the outside looking in at Miami's 53-man roster, and this concussion further diminishes his chances. Once Brooks returns to the field, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the team's RB room or a spot on the Dolphins' practice squad.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Modest production in rookie season
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Brooks played seven snaps on special teams during Sunday's 21-14 loss to Buffalo. Across nine appearances as a rookie this season, he rushed 19 times for 106 yards (5.6 YPC).
Brooks only handled offensive snaps in four of nine appearances as a rookie, but he looked competent in Miami's rushing scheme in limited action. A stint on IR due to an ankle injury suffered Week 6 briefly halted Brooks' progress, but he'll remain available as a depth option for Miami's hopeful playoff run. In deeper dynasty formats, the age of Raheem Mostert (knee) and Jeff Wilson ahead of Brooks on the depth chart makes him an interesting long-term stash.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Questionable against Tennessee
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Brooks (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Titans, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Brooks was designated to return from injured reserve Nov. 29 after he sprained his right ankle in Week 6 against the Chargers. He was limited in practice leading up to Week 13 but was able to fully participate in sessions this week and has a chance to return to action Monday. Brooks has 15 carries for 94 yards in six games this season.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Set to return to practice
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The Dolphins designated Brooks (ankle) for return from their injured reserve Wednesday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
The move opens a 21-day window during which Miami can evaluate Brooks in practice before activating him from IR. The Dolphins' injury reports this week will provide insight into whether Brooks has a chance to play Sunday in Washington, but even if he's activated from that contest, he'll be relegated to a depth role behind Raheem Mostert.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Moved to IR on Friday
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Brooks (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Brooks sprained his ankle Week 6 against Carolina, and he will be sidelined until at least Week 12 against the Jets as a result of the injury (four games, plus Miami's Week 10 bye). Miami didn't announce a corresponding roster move, but it's possible that the roster spot opened up by Brooks' placement on IR will go to fellow running back Jeff Wilson (ribs/finger), who is in the second week of his 21-day window to be activated from IR.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Misses practice Wednesday
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Brooks (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Brooks sustained a sprained ankle during Sunday's win versus Carolina, so it's no big surprise that he was unable to practice Wednesday. He'd likely have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up in Week 7.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Week-to-week with ankle sprain
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Brooks is week-to-week with an ankle injury he sustained in the Week 6 win over the Panthers, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Active as the Dolphins' RB3 against Carolina with De'Von Achane (knee) and Jeff Wilson (IR-ribs) out, Brooks played 11 snaps and rushed six times for 28 yards behind Raheem Mostert and Salvon Ahmed. With Brooks likely to be sidelined, it's possible Wilson is cleared to make his season debut Sunday night against the Eagles.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Leaves Sunday with ankle injury
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Brooks was ruled out in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers due to an ankle injury, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Wolfe notes that Brooks was avoiding putting pressure on his right leg and that his teammates came over to console him while on the cart. The Dolphins haven't provided an update on the extent of Brooks' injury, but he looks like he could be at risk of missing time. With De'Von Achane (knee) moving to injured reserve earlier this week, Brooks and Salvon Ahmed stepped into larger backup roles behind lead back Raheem Mostert. Brooks had a 28-yard run before leaving the game, but he combined for zero yards on his other five carries.
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Dolphins' Chris Brooks: Efficient in reserve role
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Brooks carried nine times for 66 yards during Sunday's 70-20 blowout win over the Broncos.
Brooks got a chance to operate as the No. 3 back behind Raheem Mostert (142 scrimmage yards, four total TDs) and De'Von Achane (233 scrimmage yards, four total TDs) with Salvon Ahmed (groin) sidelined. Though he couldn't match the otherworldly production of Achane and Mostert, Brooks recorded an efficient 7.3 YPC against an outmatched and gassed Broncos defense, an impressive showing in his debut handling offensive work at the NFL level. Even if Ahmed misses more time, though, Brooks will likely revert back to a true reserve role Week 4 versus the Bills.
