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Several players have been identified as snubs from the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, something that is becoming even more prevalent with pro day numbers across the country emerging. Johnson (6'3"/231) is one of those, as Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy pointed out on Twitter on Wednesday. Here’s a look at the numbers he posted: 40-yard dash: 4.36/4.39; vertical jump: 39.5.

Moody had a rough showing in Week 10, converting just 3-of-6 field goals in the 49ers’ Week 10 win over the Buccaneers, though Moody did covert both point-after attempts. Hopefully, the new working relationship will lead to a more stable showing for the veteran kicker.

Jacobs was stuffed on a two-point attempt that would have increased the lead to three, but otherwise it’s hard to complain about anything this day brought from a fantasy standpoint. Jacobs out-touched Emanuel Wilson 18-2 and saw the field on 37 of 46 snaps. With a Week 12 matchup against the 49ers, Jacobs will likely be a low-end RB1 in fantasy leagues.

He added four rushes for 18 carries and the go-ahead score on the ground. Love overshot Tucker Kraft on an early end zone drive for a pick, and the Bears stonewalled the Packers on downs after a fourth-and-goal from the 6 ended on a five-yard Love scramble. Green Bay’s offense never appeared out of sorts versus the Bears, they just weren’t finishers. Love gets an afternoon window matchup against the 49ers in Week 12 and should be a low-end QB1 in that one.

Hill was the centerpiece of the New Orleans offense in Week 11, leading the team with ten targets and cutting into Alvin Kamara’s rushing workload (Kamara had 16 carries). Hill had two first half touchdowns before a 70-yard touchdown run around the left end in the fourth quarter. The wily Swiss army knife veteran was unstoppable from start to finish in this one, regularly shedding tacklers and somehow outrunning Cleveland defenders. Asked at halftime whether the Saints were using Hill too much on offense, interim head coach Darren Rizzi said no, and that Hill is “one of the best players” in the NFL. If Hill has anything close to this kind of usage for the Rizzi-led Saints, he should be considered a must-play weekly fantasy option.

White went down in the second half with a quad issue. Though he was listed as questionable to return, the young back never got back on the field, leaving Ameer Abdullah as the team’s only active running back. Dylan Laube was a healthy scratch for this game but will likely get some run down the stretch with both White and Alexander Mattison (ankle) banged up. Abdullah and Laube are worth adding off the waiver wire in all formats.

Mattison went down with the ankle issue in the second half and was initially listed as questionable to return. The Raiders eventually ruled him out with a few minutes left in the game. With Zamir White also banged up, Vegas is down to Ameer Abdullah as their only active running back. Mattison ended the day with five carries for 19 yards but did add 50 receiving yards on three receptions.

Spears exited the game in the fourth quarter and is now being evaluated for a concussion. If he were to miss the remainder of this game, or next week’s game, that would be a huge boost for Tony Pollard.

Smith was being evaluated in the blue tent late in the third quarter but returned to the field. Early in the fourth quarter, the Ravens’ star linebacker exited the field and was spotted without his helmet soon after. He was ruled out shortly after exiting, ending his day with 13 tackles and two TFLs.

Addison has taken an absolute beating in this game but has continued to play through whatever bumps and bruises he’s accumulated. However, it appears that the cramps, which may or may not be related, have finally taken him out of the game. The Vikings have a double-digit lead, so it’s unclear if they will need Addison to come back and tough this one out. Jalen Nailor should see more work with Addison out.

Anzalone hurt his arm while tackling Travis Etienne late in a blowout win over the Jags. He immediately grabbed his arm in pain and didn’t spend long on the sideline before being ruled out. This unfortunately appears to be a severe injury for the veteran inside linebacker.