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Demercado carried the ball 10 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught one of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Bengals.

James Conner left the game in the first half with a knee injury and didn't return, and Demercado was the only Cardinals' running back to get a carry afterward, producing solid yardage along with his first career NFL touchdown on an 11-yard scamper in the third quarter. Given Conner's track record -- he's never played a full schedule in six seasons -- the undrafted rookie out of TCU could see his first career start in Week 6 against the Rams.

Swift had 17 carries for 70 yards and six receptions on as many targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Rams.

Swift teamed up with quarterback Jalen Hurts (15-71-1) for a methodical rushing performance that resulted in the Eagles nearly doubling the Rams' time of possession in the win. Kenneth Gainwell (7-17-0) was the only tailback other than Swift to receive a carry Sunday. Philadelphia's big offseason acquisition is averaging 18.8 carries and 107.8 rushing yards over the last four games following his Week 1 dud. Swift will look to continue his hot streak against the Jets next Sunday.

Breida rushed nine times for 21 yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Giants' 31-16 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

The veteran opened the contest as the No. 1 back for the third consecutive game with Saquon Barkley (ankle) still sidelined, but Breida was ultimately ineffective against one of his former squads and saw rookie Eric Gray outpace him by three carries. Both Breida and Gray figure to slide back into rotational roles with Barkley likely to return in a Week 6 road matchup against the Bills.

Mixon carried the ball 25 times for 81 yards and caught all four of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Cardinals.

While Ja'Marr Chase scored all the touchdowns for the Bengals in the victory, Mixon kept the chains moving by topping 90 scrimmage yards for the second time this season. With quarterback Joe Burrow finally looking healthy again, the whole Cincy offense should open up, giving Mixon some upside in Week 6 against a Seahawks defense that's surrendered five rushing TDs in four games.

Henry rushed the ball 13 times for 43 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Colts. He added three receptions for 19 yards.

After getting on track in Week 4, Henry had a concerning game against the Colts. As his stat line suggests, he was unable to find much room on the ground, and he was also stood up by Zaire Franklin on a key fourth down with only eight minutes remaining in the game -- a play that contributed significantly to the Tennessee loss. Tyjae Spears also saw a significant role in the offense, earning only four touches fewer than Henry. Overall, the effort continued Henry's slow start to the season, as he has 65 or fewer rushing yards in three of his five games.

Allgeier rushed 17 times for 40 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Falcons' 21-19 win over the Texans on Sunday. He also recorded a two-point conversion catch.

After back-to-back seven-carry tallies, Allgeier's workload shot up Sunday, with the second-year back even outpacing star backfield mate Bijan Robinson by three totes. Allgeier couldn't get much accomplished with the opportunity as his final line implies, but Robinson was also stymied to the tune of 3.3 yards per carry. While Robinson is clearly the lead option in the ground attack, Allgeier should continue to see his fair share of opportunities most weeks in head coach Arthur Smith's run-centric attack.

Hall had 22 carries for 177 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 17 receiving yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over Denver.

Head coach Robert Saleh stated that Hall would no longer have playing time limitations starting this week, and he stayed true to his word by giving his starting tailback 25 touches Sunday. Hall hadn't topped 13 combined touches in any of the Jets' previous four contests this season following his recovery from a torn ACL last October. Assuming his knee held up fine, the 22-year-old's ROS projections should experience a huge spike now that he is healthy and seeing a starter's workload. Hall will face a stiffer test against the Eagles next Sunday, but the speedy back should have plenty of chances to break off a big play as the Jets lean on the running game sans Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) this season.

Kamara rushed 22 times for 80 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-0 win over the Patriots. He added three receptions for 17 yards.

Kamara dominated touches out of the New Orleans backfield, and he now has at least 24 touches in each of his two games this season. Efficiency was a different story, as his longest gain on the ground was 10 yards and that mark rose to 12 yards as a receiver. However, he managed a strong fantasy performance after finding the end zone for the first time this season from two yards away early in the second quarter. While he hasn't shown much explosiveness, Kamara should be featured heavily once again with Jamaal Williams (hamstring) sidelined for at least one more week.

Williams rushed 13 times for 53 yards and caught both of his targets for four yards during Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Eagles.

Williams' rushing line was very similar to his first two games of the season aside from a lack of touchdowns, but his receiving numbers took a substantial hit with the return of Cooper Kupp to the fold. The Rams may have been cautious with their primary running back as he nursed a hip injury through the week, and the Eagles are also more susceptible to the pass than the run, which could help explain the dip in Williams' production. An inviting matchup against a soft Cardinals rush defense in Week 6 offers a prime chance for Williams to bounce back to form.

Taylor (ankle) carried the ball six times for 18 yards in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Titans. He added one reception for 16 yards.

Taylor made his season debut after being activated from the PUP list, though he was eased back in his return. His longest gain on the ground went for only five yards, and his biggest contribution came as a pass catcher. Taylor's workload will undoubtedly tick up in future games, but Zack Moss has performed well as the lead back and could remain a part of the offensive gameplan more than previously expected.