Abdullah (shoulder) gained 16 yards on four carries and failed to haul in his lone target in Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens.
As expected, Abdullah started but played limited snaps in his first game action since last season, getting all of his touches during the first quarter. He did appear to have a 15-yard touchdown scamper on the first play of the second quarter, but it was called back due to a teammate's holding penalty. In addition to starting on offense, Abdullah may get some opportunities in the return game, though his role as the lead back could limit his special teams contributions to crucial situations. He resumed contact work in practice last week, and there's been no suggestion of any setback with his shoulder. Pass-catching specialist Theo Riddick and power back Zach Zenner round out the top three of the depth chart, with George Winn and Dwayne Washington competing for the final spot. While Riddick will undoubtedly be busy in the passing game, the extent of Zenner's involvement is unclear.