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Mason rushed five times for 17 yards and failed to bring in his only target in Sunday's 34-7 preseason loss against the Raiders.

Mason struggled to find running lanes mainly due to poor offensive line play, as none of the three San Francisco backs active Sunday sniffed a 4.0 YPC average. It is worth noting that the undrafted standout from last season didn't get a carry until the 49ers' fifth drive, with Tyrion Davis-Price (9-29-0) starting ahead of him sans Christian McCaffrey (rest) and Elijah Mitchell (hip). With neither back performing well, Mason's spot on the roster is likely still secure. Perhaps the lineup swap will motivate the 24-year-old to shake off the rust against the Broncos on Saturday.

Brown rushed once for one yard and secured his only target for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-17 preseason loss to the Steelers on Friday night.

Brown logged just nine snaps from scrimmage overall, while the player that might be his primary competition for a roster spot, fellow undrafted rookie Sean Tucker, had 17. Neither player found any appreciable running room, but Brown was slightly more productive than his teammate with his one catch. The Shepherd product garnered First-Team Division II All-American honors in 2022 after compiling just under 2,500 yards from scrimmage and 24 total touchdowns, so the Buccaneers are likely to give both him and the similarly accomplished Tucker as long a look as they can during the remaining two preseason games.

White rushed 13 times for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-7 exhibition win over the 49ers.

White got the start for Las Vegas in the absence of Josh Jacobs, who has yet to report to the team over a contract dispute. The 23-year-old White took advantage of the opportunity and punched in a touchdown on his sixth carry of the Raiders' opening drive. White's chance to start will hinge on how Jacobs' situation unfolds in the coming weeks. Should White, a 2022 fourth-round pick, wind up the starter for Las Vegas come Week 1, his value would rocket up in fantasy.

Rivers rushed six times for 31 yards and returned two kicks for 31 yards during Saturday's 31-17 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Competing to be the third running back on the Rams' roster alongside Zach Evans and Royce Freeman, Rivers started the game and ripped off a team-high 15-yard rush that was part of a lengthy second-quarter touchdown drive. While Rivers didn't get involved in the passing game, his kick return abilities were also on display, a skill that combined with his familiarity with the offense might give him the edge as a reserve behind Cam Akers and Kyren Williams.

Blackshear rushed once for two yards and caught both of his targets for four yards in Saturday's 27-0 preseason loss to the Jets. He also returned two kickoffs for 37 yards and one punt for 10 yards.

Blackshear is currently competing with Spencer Brown for Carolina's third-string running back job. Although Brown led the team with eight rushes for 34 yards compared to Blackshear's minimal offensive output, the latter's value on special teams could work to his advantage in making the 53-man roster.

Brown rushed eight times for 34 yards in Saturday's 27-0 preseason loss to the Jets. He also caught all three of his targets for four yards.

Brown entered the game after Chuba Hubbard started in place of Miles Sanders, who was sidelined with a groin injury. While Sanders could feature in a three-down role this season, Hubbard is slated to be Carolina's second-stringer, likely leaving Brown to compete with Raheem Blackshear for third on the depth chart, albeit without the added special-teams value Blackshear has. Despite gaining just six yards on his three offensive touches Saturday, Blackshear returned two kickoffs for 37 yards and one punt for 10 more.

Coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that he expects Taylor (ankle) back at training camp this week, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor has been on the active/PUP list to begin training camp and was away from the Colts' facility recently while seeking treatment on his surgically repaired ankle. Although he's expected back at camp soon, he still has an outstanding trade request and has said that he'll only practice when he's 100 percent healthy. Steichen also said Sunday that he doesn't know exactly which day Taylor will rejoin the team.

Prince rushed four times for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-24 preseason loss to the Saints.

Prince entered at tailback after Clyde Edwards-Helaire played Kansas City's first two drives, totaling 22 yards on five touches. After Prince was sidelined, La'Mical Perine handled most of the Chiefs' rushing duties, gaining 24 yards on six carries. With Isiah Pacheco (hand/shoulder), Jerick McKinnon and Edwards-Helaire in tow, Prince's best path to the 53-man roster might be on special teams, but Sunday he gained only 36 yards on his two kickoff returns.

Edwards-Helaire rushed three times for seven yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 26-24 preseason loss to the Saints.

Edwards-Helaire started at tailback with Isiah Pacheco (hand/shoulder) sitting out Kansas City's exhibition opener. The 2020 first-round pick garnered all of his touches on Kansas City's first two drives before Deneric Prince got the call, and the rookie UDFA rushed four times for 14 yards. With Jerick McKinnon also on the roster, the defending Super Bowl champs boast a strong stable of running backs heading into the upcoming campaign.

Kamara (suspension) rushed three times for 14 yards and caught both of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs.

Kamara racked up five touches as New Orleans' starting offense went 80 yards in 12 plays and scored a touchdown on new quarterback Derek Carr's first drive. The star tailback then handed over backfield duties to Jamaal Williams, who finished with nine carries for 28 yards. Behind Williams, rookie third-rounder Kendre Miller suffered a sprained knee while Kirk Merritt (hamstring) was unavailable, leaving the team with even less depth as it prepares for Kamara's three-game suspension to begin the regular season.