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2024 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsPts
1@TB
Loss, 20-37
0.00
2NYG
Win, 21-18
0.00
3@CIN
Win, 38-33
0.00
4@ARI
Win, 42-14
0.00
5CLE
Win, 34-13
0.00
6@BAL
Loss, 23-30
0.00
7CAR
Win, 40-7
0.00
8CHI
Win, 18-15
5.50
9@NYG
Win, 27-22
2.00
10PIT
Loss, 27-28
3.50
11@PHI
Loss, 18-26
2.50
12DAL
Loss, 26-34
4.50
13TEN
Win, 42-19
3.50
14Bye  0.00
15@NO
Win, 20-19
4.50
16PHI
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
17ATL
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
0.00
18@DAL
TBDGet Tickets
0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
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1@TB,
L 20-37
1----0.00
2NYG,
W 21-18
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3@CIN,
W 38-33
1----0.00
4@ARI,
W 42-14
10.5---0.00
5CLE,
W 34-13
3----0.00
6@BAL,
L 23-30
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7CAR,
W 40-7
2----0.00
8CHI,
W 18-15
31---5.50
9@NYG,
W 27-22
1----2.00
10PIT,
L 27-28
2----3.50
11@PHI,
L 18-26
2----2.50
12DAL,
L 26-34
11---4.50
13TEN,
W 42-19
20.5---3.50
14Bye-----0.00
15@NO,
W 20-19
11---4.50
16PHI,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17ATL,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
18@DAL,
TBDGet Tickets
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  • Gets another sack Sunday

    Payne recorded two tackles (one solo) including 1.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Sunday's 20-19 win at New Orleans.

    Analysis: Payne made a mark in the sack column for his third straight appearance in Week 15, and he batted down a pass for the first time this season. He projects to see a healthy dose of the run in Week 16 when Washington hosts the Eagles.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • In for Sunday

    Payne (back) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

    Analysis: The defensive tackle was listed as questionable after popping up on the injury report Friday with a back issue. Payne has yet to miss a game this season, recording 33 tackles (19 solo), including 3.0 sacks.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Payne (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

    Analysis: The 27-year-old popped up on the Commanders' injury report Friday as a non-participant due to a back issue, putting his status for Sunday's game up in the air. Payne has yet to miss a game this season, recording 33 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, over 13 appearances. If he's unable to suit up in Week 15, Carl Davis and Sheldon Day will likely see increased work with Washington's first-team defense.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sacks Williams in Week 8

    Payne logged four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 18-15 win over Chicago.

    Analysis: Payne sacked Caleb Williams for a 15-yard loss late in the second quarter, which forced the Bears to punt on the next play. It was Payne's first solo sack of 2024, and through the first eight games of the regular season he has logged 15 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks.

    Published: Tue, Oct 29 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Upgraded to full participant

    Payne (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.

    Analysis: Payne opened with a limited tag Wednesday due to a back issue, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. Payne and Jonathan Allen will anchor the middle of the Commanders' defensive front this season, with Dorance Armstrong and Clelin Ferrell lining up on the ends.

    Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with injury

    Payne (back) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Payne will start Week 1 prep as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. The Alabama product has only missed one regular-season game in his six-year career, so the chance of him sitting out Sunday is likely small. However, it'll still be worth monitoring his status for practice Thursday and Friday.

    Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Drops off to 4.0 sacks

    Payne recorded 53 tackles (32 solo), 4.0 sacks, four pass defenses, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 games in 2023.

    Analysis: The 320-pound DT has missed just one game through six pro seasons, but his pass-rushing stats took a big step backward in 2023 following career highs of 11.5 sacks and 20 QB hits the year prior. He's otherwise recorded between 2.0 and 5.0 sacks each year, and while he remains one of the better players on Washington's beleaguered defense, the four-year, $90 million contract he signed last spring could look like an overpay to a new coaching staff. Cutting him would incur a massive dead cap hit of…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 23 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts two tackles for loss Thursday

    Payne registered three tackles (all solo), including two for loss, and also deflected a pass in Thursday's Week 12 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Payne twice stopped Tony Pollard behind the line of scrimmage, though those plays were only small nuisances to the Cowboys in their eventual blowout win. Payne has just 2.0 sacks this season after recording 11.5 last year, but nine of his 38 tackles have gone for a loss.

    Published: Fri, Nov 24 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to go vs. Buffalo

    Payne (ankle) was a full participant at practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bills.

    Analysis: Payne progressed from not practicing Wednesday to logging a limited practice Thursday, then took the next step Friday to be able to play in Week 3. He'll resume a starting role on the interior of the defensive line next to Jonathan Allen.

    Published: Fri, Sep 22 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back practicing in limited capacity

    Payne (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: It's a step in the right direction towards being available to play in Week 3 after Payne sustained a minor ankle injury during Sunday's 35-33 win at Denver. He'll still probably need to log a full practice Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

    Published: Thu, Sep 21 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing ankle injury

    Payne missed practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.

    Analysis: In Washington's first injury report of the week, the lower leg injury Payne sustained during Sunday's 35-33 win at Denver was specified as an ankle issue. He'll get two more chances to practice before the Commanders' final injury report of the week is released Friday.

    Published: Wed, Sep 20 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent Wednesday

    Payne (lower leg) is not practicing Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Payne briefly left Sunday's win over the Broncos due to an apparent lower leg injury, but he was able to retake the field in that contest. That could bode well for Payne's chances of suiting up Week 3 versus the Bills, but his participation in practice Thursday and Friday will need to be monitored.

    Published: Wed, Sep 20 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Helps defense in win

    Payne played 50 snaps and finished with two tackles in Washington's 20-16 win over Arizona on Sunday.

    Analysis: The defensive tackle who signed a four-year, $90-million contract in the offseason started alongside Jonathan Allen and helped anchor a defense that allowed only 210 total yards. In Week 2, Payne and the Commanders get a Broncos team that only finished with 260 total yards against the Raiders on Sunday.

    Published: Tue, Sep 12 at 6:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cashes in with massive new contract

    The Commanders agreed to sign Payne to a four-year, $90 million contract Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Payne was previously tabbed with the non-exclusive franchise tag Feb. 28 after he and the Commanders were unable to come to terms on a long-term extension before the end of his career-best 2022 campaign. However, this new multi-year deal represents a significant commitment from the team, as the 25-year-old defensive tackle, who recorded a team-high 11.5 sacks in 2022, will now receive $60 million in guaranteed salary over the next four seasons. This deal also makes Payne the second-highest-paid…read more

    Published: Sun, Mar 12 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives franchise tag

    The Commanders placed the franchise tag on Payne on Tuesday, John Keim of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Payne is expected to carry an $18.94 million, one-year salary if he plays on the franchise tag for the 2023 season, though Washington did opt to use the nonexclusive tag. That allows Payne to negotiate with other teams, but he and Washington have already begun talks on a long-term option ahead of the July 17 deadline. Payne led the Commanders with a career-high 11.5 sacks while starting all 17 games in 2022.

    Published: Tue, Feb 28 at 6:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in sacks

    Payne registered 64 tackles (33 solo), 11.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in 17 games (all starts) during the 2022 season.

    Analysis: Payne had the most productive season of his career, as the defensive tackle registered double-digit sacks for the first time en route to leading his team in that category. The 2018 first-round pick is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and thus is in line to receive a big payday from either the Commanders or another organization.

    Published: Sun, Jan 22 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues dominance up the middle

    Payne recorded five tackles (three solo), including two sacks, during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: Payne accounted for two of the Commanders' five sacks on quarterback Deshaun Watson in Week 17. The fifth-year defensive tackle leads the team in sacks this season with a career-high 11.5 and has now logged a new career high in tackles with 62 over 16 games this season. Payne could see added attention from the Cowboys' offensive line if fellow defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (knee) sits out next week's regular-season finale.

    Published: Tue, Jan 3 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another sack Sunday

    Payne logged one sack and six tackles (four solo), including four tackles for loss, in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Payne brought down Kirk Cousins for a nine-yard loss to end Minnesota's second series Sunday, increasing his sack total to a career-high 5.5 this season. The fifth-year defensive tackle has also collected 35 tackles (16 solo) and three passes defended through nine games in 2022, and he seems set to amass the best overall production of his career so long as he remains healthy moving forward.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 9:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back-to-back games with sack

    Payne notched four tackles (two solo) and one sack during Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Lions.

    Analysis: Payne sacked Jared Goff on a first-down play at the end of the third quarter, giving him two sacks across his first two games of the season. The 2018 first-round pick has finished with at least 50 tackles and multiple sacks in each of his first four NFL campaigns and is on track to continue that streak in 2022.

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Participating in team drills

    Payne participated in Tuesday's team drills after skipping them during voluntary OTAs, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Payne walked off the field during OTAs in late May due to his ongoing contract situation, but he's fully participating during mandatory minicamp. The 2018 first-round pick finished last season with 61 tackles, 4.5 sacks and a fumble recovery across 17 appearances, but the Commanders aren't expected to offer the 24-year-old a contract extension this offseason.

    Published: Tue, Jun 14 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Walks off field during OTAs

    Payne walked off the field during Tuesday's OTAs due to his ongoing contract situation, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Payne took part in individual drills to begin Tuesday's session, but he skipped team drills due to his anger over a lack of a contract extension. The Commanders aren't expected to offer the 24-year-old an extension this offseason, so it's not yet clear whether Payne will return to the field as OTAs continue. He appeared in all 17 games last year and totaled 61 tackles (35 solo), 4.5 sacks and a fumble recovery.

    Published: Tue, May 24 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes with 61 tackles, 4.5 sacks

    Payne started all 17 games for Washington in 2021, recurring a career-high 61 tackles and 4.5 sacks.

    Analysis: If not for the addition of a 17th game, Payne would've finished in the range of 54-56 tackles for a fourth time in four pro seasons. He's also landed between 2.0 and 5.0 sacks each year, though in 2021 he nearly doubled his previous career high with 15 QB hits, displaying pass-rushing potential beyond the sack numbers. The 2018 first-round pick is signed through 2022 via the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, setting him up for a $8.53 million salary next season if he doesn't sign an…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 17 at 7:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • First sack of 2021

    Payne had three solo tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery during Washington's loss to the Saints in Week 5.

    Analysis: Payne was limited by a toe injury heading into Week 5, but that didn't stop him from notching his first sack of the season. He will need to log another strong performance Week 6, when the Football Team takes on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

    Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 8:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for Week 5

    Payne (toe) is active for Sunday's contest against the Saints.

    Analysis: As expected, Payne will be active for Week 5 after being added to the injury report Friday. The 24-year-old has played the most snaps (219) of any Washington defensive lineman this season, so his availability will be key in slowing down Alvin Kamara and the Saints on Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Sunday

    Payne (toe) is expected to play Sunday against the Saints, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Payne was added to the injury report Friday, but he is on track to suit up in Week 5. The 24-year-old has played the most snaps (219) of any Washington defensive linemen this season, so his availability will be key in slowing down Alvin Kamara and New Orleans' run game.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 7:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Toe injury flares up

    Payne (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Payne was a late addition to the injury report, as coach Ron Rivera said the defensive tackle "had an issue with his toe flare up." Rivera added that Payne will get treatment on the injury Friday afternoon, and the team should have a better idea of his availability by Saturday morning. Washington has the interior defensive line depth to overcome a possible Payne absence, with Tim Settle and Matthew Ioannidis available in reserve roles behind Payne and Jonathan Allen.

    Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from COVID-19 list

    Payne was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

    Analysis: Payne was placed on the list Sunday but has been activated just four days later. He'll return his starting role along Washington's defensive line in practice.

    Published: Thu, Aug 5 at 6:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID-19 list

    Payne was placed on the COVID-19 list Sunday, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Washington placed several players on the COVID-19 list Thursday, and Payne will now be away from the team. However, the defensive tackle announced Sunday on his personal Twitter feed that he hasn't tested positive for COVID-19. It's not yet clear when Payne could return to the field.

    Published: Sun, Aug 1 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives fifth-year option

    Washington exercised Payne's fifth-year option for 2022 on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: The 23-year-old has appeared in all but one game with 41 starts since being drafted by Washington in 2018, so it's hardly a surprise the team picked up the fifth-year option of his rookie deal. Payne totaled 54 tackles (27 solo), three sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception in 16 contests last season and should continue to play heavy snaps at defensive tackle in 2021.

    Published: Mon, Apr 26 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts 16 games

    Payne was a 16-game starter in 2020, recording 54 tackles (27 solo), four pass defenses, three sacks, three forced fumbles, an interception and a fumble recovery on a career-high 880 defensive snaps (84.3 percent).

    Analysis: Payne's involvement in a bunch of turnovers was a new development, but his stats otherwise looked similar to the prior two seasons. The 2018 first-round pick even then added two sacks in Washington's lone playoff game, finishing with PFF's No. 38 grade out of 128 qualified interior defenders. While he may not be the superstar some envisioned a few years ago, Payne is locked in as a reliable starter and should be back to handle the same role in 2021. Washington can pick up a fifth-year option…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 18 at 7:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Registers five stops

    Payne made five tackles -- one for a loss -- in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Giants.

    Analysis: Payne continues to log massive playing time, as he played 45 of 48 defensive snaps (94 percent). The 2018 first-round pick has posted at least four tackles in four consecutive games, but he hasn't taken down the quarterback since Week 1. It'll be tough to depend on him in IDP circles unless he can turn around the sack numbers.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts two sacks in 2019

    Payne recorded 56 tackles (32 solo), two sacks and two defended passes across 15 contests in 2019.

    Analysis: Payne performed admirably as Washington's starting nose tackle in 2019, though he did miss one contest due to an ankle injury. The 2018 first-round pick will enter the third year of his rookie contract in 2020.

    Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Week 13

    Payne (ankle) is active for Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Payne is set to retake the field after missing Week 12's win over the Lions due to an ankle issue. He'll draw his usual start at nose tackle in Carolina on Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Payne (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina.

    Analysis: Payne missed last Sunday's win over the Lions and worked as a limited practice participant this week. The 22-year-old should return to his starting role if able to play.

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to start week

    Payne (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Payne didn't practice in any capacity last week, so Wednesday's limited session represents a tangible step in the right direction. He'll have two more opportunities to up his level of activity ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Panthers.

    Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 8:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive as expected

    Payne (ankle) won't play in Sunday's contest against Detroit.

    Analysis: Payne didn't practice at all during the week and came into the game with a doubtful tag, so this news isn't surprising. In his stead, Tim Settle and Treyvon Hester are expected to handle the depth snaps along the defensive line.

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Sunday

    Payne (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions.

    Analysis: Payne was unable to practice this week after suffering the ankle issue last Sunday versus the Jets. Tim Settle and Treyvon Hester figure to see increased snaps in his likely absence.

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Watches practice from sidelines

    Payne (ankle) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Payne was spotted with a walking boot Monday, and his inability to practice to start the week casts doubt onto his status for Sunday's game against the Lions. The 2018 first-rounder still has two practices to get back onto the field and stymie some of the worries.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Wearing walking boot

    Payne (ankle) was spotted with his right foot in a walking boot Monday, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Payne exited Sunday's loss to the Jets due to an ankle injury, the severity of which remains undisclosed. While the 2018 first-round pick could be wearing a boot for preventative reasons, his participation in practice will be worth monitoring leading up to Week 12's game against the Lions. With backup Tim Settle nursing a hamstring injury, Treyvon Hester could be forced to fill in for Payne if he were to miss any time.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Departs with ankle issue

    Payne was forced out of Sunday's game against the Jets with an ankle injury, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

    Analysis: Payne registered five tackles and a pass breakup before leaving this contest. The 2018 first-round pick consistently plays around 80 percent of the defensive snaps, so his absence is a major hit to the Redskins' defensive front. Treyvon Hester may bump to the interior in Payne's place, as the team only has three healthy defensive linemen.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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