Ameer Abdullah Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

This is looking like either a Josh Jacobs bell cow situation, or the anticipated debut of rookie Zamir White as a second option in the backfield Sunday. Ameer Abdullah was also just a limited presence last weekend, and perhaps he would see additional run too considering Bolden's typical usage as a change of pace.

Keith Kirkwood and Aaron Parker have been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Ameer Abdullah has also been signed to the active roster and should be available. All three players are expected to serve as depth for a banged up Panthers squad and are not DFS relevant at this time.

Ameer Abdullah is expected to be signed by the Carolina Panthers in the coming days to help both the Carolina backfield without Christian McCaffrey and possibly as a returner with Alex Erickson currently in the concussion protocol. Abdullah would likely see much of the passing down work as it seems as though Coach Rhule doesn't trust Hubbard in that role yet (previously Rodney Smith was in this role but he has since been released after his practice squad elevations were used up). Abdullah might not be signed by the Panthers in time for this weekend though due to COVID protocols.

Ameer Abdullah and Sean Mannion have both been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Niether should play a very important role as Abdullah will be the 3rd running back behind workhorse Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison, and Mannion will backup Kirk Cousins.

The Vikings are reportedly planning to rest several of their starters in the final game of the regular season. The team has not made an official announcement, but Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook are both reportedly being rested. QB Sean Mannion would get the second start of his career, the other coming back in 2017 with the Rams. At RB, Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah would be the Vikings top backs.

Cook and Mattison were both listed as limited on the Vikings' estimated injury report Wednesday. The Vikings were without both backs last week as the offense failed to gain 200 yards. Mike Boone was expected to be in a great spot, but instead gained just 28 yards on 11 carries. Ameer Abdullah was used more in the second half, and ended up leading the team with 58 yards from scrimmage.

As expected, Cook is inactive tonight for the Vikings. With Alexander Mattison also inactive, Mike Boone is expected to be the lead back, with Ameer Abdullah filling the backup role.

Cook (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Monday night against the Packers, and his primary backup, rookie Alexander Mattison (ankle) looks to be more on the doubtful side of questionable. If this game was on the main slate, RB Mike Boone would be looking like a free square. However, Cook was announced out before DK and FD released Showdown pricing, so Boone will likely be popular but not severely underpriced for his potential role. Boone showed he was capable of carrying the load last weekend, scoring two TDs on 13 touches. Ameer Abdullah and C.J. Ham figure to get a few touches behind Boone should Mattison sit. Monday night's matchuip is also solid - the Packers defense has allowed the highest rush success rate in the NFL at 55.8% and ranks just 25th in DVOA vs. the run.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that Cook's shoulder injury is one that the RB could play through. This does open the door for him to play this week, but he will be hard to trust after he was forced out of the last game. He does have one extra day to rest, as the Vikings face the Packers next Monday.