Jalen

Parmele

The Jags’ twitter feed lists Parmele as a running back/fullback hybrid. Perhaps the fourth-year back has added weight to increase his flexibility in the fight for a back-end roster spot. Parmele accrued just seven rushing attempts with the Ravens from 2008-2010. He should get a look on kickoff returns this summer.

Jennings has been absolutely brutal in four starts in place of Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) of late. He averaged a lousy 2.87 YPC in those games on 61 carries. Parmele is nothing special in his own right, but Jacksonville needs to put together something on the ground to give them even a slight chance to win. Both backs will likely split work throughout the afternoon.

Parmele earned starting duties over the unimpressive Rashad Jennings on Sunday and gave the Jaguars some resemblance of a running game for the first time in weeks. Jennings carried the ball three times for negative-one yard. Parmele added three catches for three yards. Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) is aiming for a Week 13 return, but that’s far from certain. Parmele would likely get the start next week against the Titans if MJD can’t go.

Parmele returned to the game after injuring his groin on the first drive and appears to have done more extensive damage while dragging his leg on a fourth-quarter run. It’s a multi-week injury, suggesting surgery will be an option. With Parmele and Maurice Jones-Drew out, Rashad Jennings has another shot at feature-back duties at an improving Buffalo defense in Week 13. Parmele can be discarded in Dynasty leagues, as he won’t be guaranteed a roster spot in 2013.

Todman’s addition is a sign that Jalen Parmele (groin) is unlikely to play after dragging his leg through the hole in last week’s game. Expect Rashad Jennings to start at Buffalo with Todman adding depth as the third-stringer behind Montell Owens.

Parmele pulled his groin early in the first quarter against the Titans and spent 1.5 quarters trying to get it loose on the sideline. He briefly returned in the second half, but was running on one leg. Coach Mike Mularkey had high praise for Parmele’s effort. “You’re talking about a guy dragging his leg, literally, through the hole while he’s running over defenders. One of the toughest performances I’ve seen a player have since I’ve been in this league.” If Parmele can’t go in Week 13, Mularkey will have to turn back to Rashad Jennings. Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) still isn’t ready.

Parmele was pedaling away on the stationary bike, suggesting a soft tissue injury such as a hamstring. His first carry went for 13 yards, but Rashad Jennings took over from there, stealing a 1-yard touchdown. Parmele returned just before halftime after missing roughly a quarter and a half.

Parmele spent 1.5 quarters on the stationary bike and standing on the sideline after injuring the leg early in the first quarter. He had eight carries for 45 yards and one reception for 7 yards before limping on a pitch like a wounded bison in the middle of the fourth quarter. He’s almost certainly done for the day, and the injury may put his status in jeopardy for Week 13 at Buffalo.

Rashad Jennings (seven snaps) wasn’t just demoted -- he was completely taken out of the gameplan. Parmele was a three-down back, racking up 27 touches. Coach Mike Mularkey has since confirmed that he’s sticking with Parmele as his feature back for this week’s game against the Titans’ No. 28 run defense. He’s on the low-end RB2/flex radar.

Parmele earned a game ball for fighting his way back into last week’s win despite a pulled groin. He ended up with a partial tear in his muscle. The injury won’t help Parmele’s chances of earning a 2013 roster spot.