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2016 Fantasy Football Preseason Takeaway: Losing interest in Washington's running backs

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Matt Jones didn't play in the Redskins third preseason game because of a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. Just the latest of a number of issues with him.

Undrafted rookie running back Rob Kelley did -- and he looked just as able.

Starting in place of Jones and Chris Thompson (who is also hurt with a sore knee), Kelley was a physical runner who took advantage of some good blocking and picked up small chunks of yardage. He collected 51 yards on 12 carries.