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Bye Week10Rank60% Rostered0.6% Change-0.6WK 6 Pts0.00WK 7 Pts14.50
2021 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1MIN
Win, 27-24
---22-17-----3.90
2@CHI
Loss, 17-20
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3@PIT
Win, 24-10
----1-18-----1.70
4JAX
Win, 24-21
---7-115-----3.20
5GB
Loss, 22-25
---59-4241----18.30
6@DET
Win, 34-11
------------0.00
7@BAL
Win, 41-17
---521123-----14.50
8@NYJ
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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10Bye  ------------0.00
11@LV
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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12PIT
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13LAC
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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14SF
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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15@DEN
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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16BAL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17KC
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@CLE
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2021 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1MIN,
W 27-24
22-7--3.90
2@CHI,
L 17-20
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3@PIT,
W 24-10
-1-8--1.70
4JAX,
W 24-21
7-15--3.20
5GB,
L 22-25
59-241-18.30
6@DET,
W 34-11
-----0.00
7@BAL,
W 41-17
52123--14.50
8@NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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10Bye-----0.00
11@LV,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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12PIT,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13LAC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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14SF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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15@DEN,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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16BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17KC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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News

  • Scores long TD late

    Perine rushed 11 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Ravens.

    Analysis: Perine turned in his best performance of the season in this one, but his final stat line may be deceiving. The veteran back received a huge uptick in touches -- 11 to starter Joe Mixon's 12 -- due to the blowout nature of the contest in the fourth quarter. Not to take anything away from his production, but the majority of his positive gains came on a 46-yard touchdown scamper late in the final period. The big play may earn Perine a few more looks next week against the Jets, but fantasy managers…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Week 7 role unclear

    Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Perine will be available for Sunday's game against the Ravens, but the running back won't have a set role for the Week 7 matchup, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

    Analysis: After a week-long stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Perine returned to practice Thursday and looks to be back to full speed. Though Perine had served as the clear No. 2 back behind starter Joe Mixon through the first five games, his absence in the Week 6 win over the Lions allowed rookie Chris Evans to see his largest role to date. Evans was efficient with his 16 snaps (four carries for 18 yards, three receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown), and his strong showing may have allowed him to…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from COVID list

    The Bengals reinstated Perine (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

    Analysis: Perine had resided on the list since Oct. 11 after testing positive for the virus. Now that he's completed a quarantine and has cleared all health and safety protocols, Perine should be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Chris Evans served as the top backup to Joe Mixon in last week's win over Detroit, but Perine could reclaim the No. 2 role Week 7, especially after Evans was limited in practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury.

    Published: Thu, Oct 21 at 6:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Sunday

    Perine was not activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and thus will not be eligible to play Sunday against the Lions.

    Analysis: Perine needed to be activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday in order to have a shot at playing. Instead the team opted to elevate Trayveon Williams from the practice squad with the intention of him acting as Joe Mixon's (ankle) primary backup. Perine saw a season-high 11 carries in the Week 5 loss to the Packers, but that workload was largely due to Mixon's ankle sprain and is not expected to translate to Williams with Mixon on the mend.

    Published: Sat, Oct 16 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tests positive for virus

    Perine's placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier Monday was the result of a positive test, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Since Perine was deactivated as a result of a positive test rather than through contact-tracing reasons, he may not clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocol ahead of the Bengals' next game Sunday in Detroit. The development is a less-than-ideal one for the Bengals, given that top back Joe Mixon was able to handle only a limited role in the Week 5 loss to the Packers while managing an ankle injury. While Mixon's workload was restricted, Perine picked up a season-high 11 carries and gained 59 yards. He…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID-19 list

    Perine was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

    Analysis: Perine racked up 73 yards from scrimmage and reached the end zone in Sunday's overtime loss to the Packers, but he'll have to spend some time away from the team after being placed on the COVID-19 list. It's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for the virus or whether he's considered a close contact, and the Bengals haven't revealed when the 26-year-old will be able to return.

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good in expanded role

    Perine rushed 11 times for 59 yards and caught four of five targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-22 overtime loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Perine opened the scoring with a four-yard touchdown reception and proceeded to lead Cincinnati's backfield despite starter Joe Mixon playing through an ankle injury. Whereas Mixon managed 35 scrimmage yards and a score from his 11 touches, Perine comfortably set season highs across the board, taking advantage of his newfound opportunity. Although it's possible Mixon gets closer to full health to command a larger workload in Week 6 versus the winless Lions, Perine's performance Sunday could…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Mixon back in the mix

    Perine will potentially have to share the backfield with Joe Mixon (ankle) on Sunday against the Packers, as Mixon is active for the contest.

    Analysis: Perine was at one point thought to have a larger role in Week 5, as Mixon suffered an ankle injury last week against Jacksonville and didn't log a single practice as a result. That ultimately won't prevent Mixon from taking the field, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network did note early Sunday morning that the team's typical RB1 "won't be at 100 percent." Perine has yet to see more than 24 percent of the snap share in any single game this season, but that could be headed for an increase Sunday if…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • More playing time this week?

    Perine had three carries for seven yards and one catch for 15 yards Week 4 against the Jaguars, but he's next in line for playing time should Joe Mixon's low-ankle sprain sideline him Week 5.

    Analysis: Most of Perine's playing time (13 offensive snaps) came on the Bengals' final drive Thursday night. Even if Mixon plays this week, Perine probably will carry more than his usual load.

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 6:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited opportunities

    Perine played nine offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Steelers, netting one carry and one catch for a total of seven yards.

    Analysis: So far the Bengals have held firm that Joe Mixon is a workhorse back, and the tiny remainder has been split between Perine and Chris Evans. It'll take an injury to Mixon for Perine to be a factor.

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays three offensive snaps

    Perine failed to secure his one target and did not record a single rushing attempt in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Perine was a non-factor, playing only three snaps on offense. Joe Mixon, on the other hand, continues to be the focal point of the running game while playing 46 offensive snaps in the contest. With such little usage, Perine remains far off the fantasy radar. The 26-year-old would need an injury to Mixon to create a path to fantasy relevance.

    Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 9:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited behind Mixon

    Perine had five carries for 22 yards and one catch for seven yards in Sunday's overtime win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: Perine was limited to 15 offensive snaps, compared to 54 for Joe Mixon. The good news for Perine is that he's clearly the top backup to Mixon, as teammate Chris Evans didn't get any snaps on offense. The bad news is that the Bengals followed through on their intent to make Mixon a workhorse.

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 11:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited workload Saturday

    Perine gained five yards on three carries in Saturday's preseason win over the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old handled only the Bengals' second possession after Joe Mixon was on the field for the first, and the fact that Perine didn't see more snaps is a good sign he's locked into the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Perine had a big finish to 2020 but would need another Mixon injury to see significant touches during the regular season.

    Published: Sun, Aug 15 at 5:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set up for role behind Mixon

    Perine should have a role in the Cincinnati offense this season, according to Jay Morrison of The Athletic.

    Analysis: Bengals OC Brian Callahan has made it clear he wants to use Joe Mixon more, but the team will still need a backup RB to take some snaps, and for the first time in years it won't be passing-down specialist Giovani Bernard (now with Tampa Bay). Perine is much different from Bernard, of course, offering size and power rather than agility and receiving skills. Fortunately for the Bengals, Mixon is a well-rounded back who can be trusted for any down and distance, giving the team flexibility in terms…read more

    Published: Fri, May 21 at 6:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back with Bengals

    Perine re-signed Wednesday with the Bengals on a two-year deal, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Perine proved himself as a capable depth piece last season, averaging 4.8 yards per carry while working behind Giovani Bernard after Joe Mixon went down with a foot injury. He'll likely handle a similar role going forward, with the potential opportunity to compete against Bernard for the top backup spot this offseason.

    Published: Wed, Mar 17 at 4:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shows promise late

    Perine finished the 2020 season with nine carries for 51 yards in a Week 17 loss against the Ravens. He ended the season with 63 carries for 301 yards and three touchdowns, along with 11 catches for 66 yards.

    Analysis: Perine isn't especially fast or shifty, but he proved capable as the backup to Giovani Bernard after Joe Mixon got hurt. Perine is a free agent this offseason.

    Published: Wed, Jan 13 at 10:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone twice

    Perine rushed the ball 13 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16 against the Texans. He added four receptions for 41 yards.

    Analysis: Perine was out-carried 16-13 by Giovani Bernard, but he made better use of his chances. The splash play of his performance came on the Bengals' fourth offensive play of the second half, when he broke a number of tackles and rumbled 46 yards for a touchdown. Three drives later, Perine made his second trip to the end zone on three-yard plunge. Entering the week, Perine had failed to command more than 10 carries in any contest and could see his volume decrease in Week 17 against the Ravens.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to four carries

    Perine rushed four times for 14 yards in the Bengals' 27-17 win over the Steelers on Monday night.

    Analysis: Perine had tied a season high with 10 carries in Week 14 against the Cowboys, but that workload was partly a byproduct of an early Giovani Bernard fumble that earned the veteran a benching. However, coach Zac Taylor gave Bernard ample opportunity to redeem himself Monday night in the form of 25 carries, which led to Perine reverting to a clear backup role. Considering he'd logged zero and three carries in Weeks 12 and 13 before last week's volume spike, the fourth-year pro will be difficult to…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 9:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of three-man committee

    Perine carried the ball 10 times for 32 yards in Week 14 against the Cowboys. He added two receptions for nine yards.

    Analysis: Perine worked behind both Giovani Bernard and Trayveon Williams, but he got plenty of work after both fumbled early in the game. He wasn't particularly effective, averaging only 3.2 yards per carry. On the other hand, he logged the team's longest rush of the game, which went for 11 yards. Assuming both Williams and Bernard are able to hang onto the ball in Week 15, Perine is likely to return to a smaller role.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 7:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three touches Week 13

    Perine had three carries for seven yards during Sunday's 19-7 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old played 17 of 52 offensive snaps while Giovani Bernard handled 14 touches in the defeat. The Bengals previously indicated they expect Joe Mixon (foot) to be back from injured reserve this week, which would push Perine further down the depth chart.

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearly invisible in loss

    Perine saw the field for only seven offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Giants, catching one pass for two yards without getting any carries.

    Analysis: Perine went from being a contested free-agent pickup in the middle of the week when Giovani Bernard's concussion was announced to a droppable player by Sunday, when it was clear that Bernard would play after all.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 10:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Six touches in Week 11 loss

    Perine rushed five times for 19 yards and caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 20-9 loss to Washington.

    Analysis: Perine actually had one more rushing yard on four fewer carries than an ineffective Giovani Bernard, but Bernard handily outperformed Perine as a pass-catcher out of the backfield and should continue to see the majority of backfield reps in Joe Mixon's (foot) absence. With Mixon on IR, Perine should maintain change-of-pace duties behind Bernard against the Giants in Week 12.

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for top backup role Week 11

    Perine is expected to serve as the top backup to Giovani Bernard in the Bengals' game Sunday at Washington after head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Joe Mixon (foot) wouldn't play, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Mixon had already missed the Bengals' previous three games, but Perine only saw notable volume behind Bernard in the last two contests, garnering 11 and eight touches in Weeks 8 and 10, respectively. Even that modest level of usage may be somewhat unreliable going forward should Mixon miss more time, as Perine only received four touches through the first three quarters of last week's 36-10 loss to the Steelers before getting more work in the final 15 minutes of the blowout while Bernard rested.…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads Bengals in rushing

    Perine carried the ball seven times for 48 yards in Week 10 against the Steelers. He added one reception for seven yards.

    Analysis: Perine's eight total touches lagged behind Giovani Bernard's 12, but he managed to work more efficiently with his opportunities. He played a key role in the Bengals' lone drive that ended with a touchdown, ripping off a run of 14 yards and a reception that gained an additional seven yards. Perine could be in line for more change-of-pace work if Joe Mixon (foot) remains out in Week 11 against Washington.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 8:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone vs. Titans

    Perine carried 10 times for 32 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for a two-yard gain during Sunday's 31-20 win over the Titans.

    Analysis: With Joe Mixon (foot) out, Perine saw his most action of the season and capitalized with a one-yard touchdown plunge in the second quarter. Gio Bernard also acquitted himself quite well and scored touchdowns of his own, though Perine remained a factor in the running game throughout the contest. Mixon could return to face the Steelers in Week 10 after the upcoming bye, which would send Perine back to a reserve role and fantasy irrelevance.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 7:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal work

    Perine had one carry for three yards and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: Perine was on the field for 19 offensive snaps, but most of those were in cases where his role was to block. Even if Joe Mixon sits out again next week, Perine's role will be minimal barring an injury to Giovani Bernard.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 11:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Increased opportunity on tap

    Perine could handle third-down snaps versus the Browns on Sunday with Joe Mixon (foot) having been ruled out, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Giovani Bernard stands to handle the bulk of backfield work with Mixon out, but Perine appears on track to potentially play a change-of-pace role. He's suited up for every game this season but has only handled one carry while primary contributing on special teams. Trayveon Williams could also be active, but he hasn't yet handled a carry in his NFL career.

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs first carry of 2020

    Perine rushed once for no gain in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Perine recorded his first carry of the season in the fourth quarter after Joe Mixon exited early with a foot injury. Coach Zac Taylor is optimistic about Mixon's availability for this Sunday's matchup against the Browns, but if Mixon is sidelined, Perine and Trayveon Williams could have roles in the backfield behind Giovani Bernard.

    Published: Tue, Oct 20 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Claimed by Cincy

    Perine was claimed off waivers by the Bengals on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The 2017 fourth-round pick was waived by Miami over the weekend and will now make his way back to Cincinnati. Perine began the 2019 campaign with the Bengals but played only five offensive snaps in six games before being let go, and he eventually signed with the Dolphins. He's struggled to find his footing to this point in his career, and he has only 13 rushing attempts for 48 yards over the past two seasons.

    Published: Tue, Apr 28 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Miami

    The Dolphins waived Perine on Sunday.

    Analysis: Miami's acquisition of Matt Breida from San Francisco in exchange for a fifth-round pick appears to have made Perine expendable. Across a six-game stint with the Bengals and one appearance with the Dolphins in 2019, Perine accumulated 16 yards on five carries while mostly contributing on special teams. He'll look to garner another depth role elsewhere in the league.

    Published: Sun, Apr 26 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Small role in finale

    Perine carried the ball five times for 16 yards during Week 17's divisional win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Perine made his debut with Miami during the regular-season finale. He also had a four-game stint in Cincinnati in 2019, during which he contributed on special teams. As an unrestricted free agent, the 2017 fourth-round pick's future with Miami is unclear.

    Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds new home in Miami

    Perine was signed Monday by the Dolphins off the Bengals' practice squad, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Perine hasn't made much impact as a 2017 fourth-round pick, despite opportunities during stints with Washington and Cincinnati. Overall, he's averaged 3.5 YPC on 183 career rushes, hauled in 25 of 28 targets for 187 yards and scored two TDs in 27 career games. In his new home, Perine will provide depth to a Dolphins backfield that may be without Myles Gaskin (ankle) during Sunday's season finale in New England.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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