Jets | Bilal Powell expected to be lead back next two weeks

The New York Jets are expected to use RB Bilal Powell as the featured back the next two weeks while they bring RB Chris Ivory (hamstring) and suspended RB Mike Goodson are brought back slowly. Running back coach Anthony Lynn said Powell can be used in most situations. ‘He’s always had a skill set that can cover – between the tackles, outside the tackles, receiving skills, blocking skills. He has a complete skill set, and that allows him to stay on the field. Even if he’s not the feature back he would be on the field a lot,’ Lynn said. Powell said he entered the season more prepared which has allowed him to play faster and be more comfortable.

Footballguys View: Powell was already getting a large chunk of carries, including some key ones late in both of the last two games. He is a threat catching the ball and solid pass protector as well. The Jets need a firm run game to help rookie quarterback Geno Smith and while Powell isn’t anything special, he’s been consistent this season. Considering Ivory’s history of injuries and the fact that we don’t know what kind of shape Goodson is in, Powell could be productive for a lot of the season.
Jets | Bilal Powell expected to be lead back next two weeks

49ers | LaMichael James, Jonathan Baldwin active

San Francisco 49ers RB LaMichael James (knee) and WR Jonathan Baldwin are both active for the first time this year in Week 4 against the St. Louis Rams Thursday, Sept. 26. James was being bothered by a knee injury and Baldwin was a healthy scratch the first three weeks.

Footballguys View: We expected James to get more reps this year but he hasn’t been healthy. It will be hard to gauge how much of an impact he has until we’ve seen him play a few snaps. Until then he’s someone you have to keep on the bench if you even want to hold a roster spot on him. Baldwin has as good a chance as anyone to produce some fantasy points in a wide receiver group which has been all Anquan Boldin “and friends.” He’s always been a talented player whose head seemed to get in his way. We’ll see if Harbaugh can change that.
49ers | LaMichael James, Jonathan Baldwin active