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Gainwell did not receive a single carry in Sunday's 48-22 win over the Giants and gained zero yards on his lone reception.

Backups often can see a respectable workload in lopsided games like this one, but that wasn't the case for Gainwell. He only saw the field for 12 offensive snaps, the same number as fellow depth running back Boston Scott. Scott wound up with seven touches to Gainwell's one, though Gainwell still has a narrow 55-48 edge on the season overall.

Igwebuike reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Igwebuike received the elevation for Sunday's loss to the Panthers with Kenneth Walker and DeeJay Dallas both out due to ankle injuries. However, the 28-year-old saw no snaps on offense, as Travis Homer and Tony Jones handled all of the snaps at running back. Igwebuike did handle kick-return duties though, netting 104 yards on three runbacks.

Jones rushed once for two yards and didn't gain any yards on his one catch (two targets) in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Panthers.

Jones was in line for a respectable workload because Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) were inactive. However, Jones played just five offensive snaps while Travis Homer got the start and handled 48 snaps. There's a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday's matchup versus the 49ers, so there's a decent chance Walker and Dallas sit out again. It will be difficult to trust Jones for fantasy purposes considering his disappointing Week 14 usage.

With Damien Harris (thigh) inactive, Stevenson will continue to lead the Patriots backfield Monday night against the Cardinals.

Harris also was unavailable for the Patriots' Week 13 loss to the Bills, a contest in which Stevenson recorded a 98 percent snap share, while carrying 10 times for 54 yards and catching six of his team-high eight targets for 24 yards. On Monday, Stevenson once again should handle the bulk of the team's backfield touches, with Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris in reserve, a context that puts Stevenson in a position to put up fantasy-worthy numbers versus an Arizona defense that is allowing an average of 110.8 rushing yards per game.

Harris (thigh) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Cardinals.

Harris also missed the Patriots' Week 13 loss to the Bills, and in that contest Rhamondre Stevenson logged a 98 percent snap share en route to carrying 10 times for 54 yards and catching six of his team-high eight targets for 24 yards. This time around, Stevenson again should be in line for a big backfield workload versus Arizona, with Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris in reserve. Damien Harris now will target a potential return to action Week 15, when the Patriots are slated to face the Raiders on the road.

McCaffrey (knee) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

McCaffrey logged 44 of a possible 63 snaps on offense in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Buccaneers en route to carrying 14 times for 119 yards and a TD while adding two catches (on three targets) for 34 yards and a receiving score. With no reported setbacks in that contest, it seems likely that the running back's listed limitations Monday are maintenance-related rather than indicative of any setbacks with the knee issue he's managed at practice of late.

Brightwell gained 23 yards on five carries and secured two of three targets for 18 yards in a loss to Philadelphia in Week 14. He added three kick returns for 58 yards.

Brightwell didn't log an offensive snap against Washington in Week 13, but he tallied 21 against the Eagles on Sunday. That was partly due to Saquon Barkley's limitations due to a neck injury and partly due to the Giants getting routed in the contest. It was nonetheless revealing that Brightwell logged just two fewer snaps than presumed No. 2 back Matt Breida, and Brightwell was the far more productive player with 41 total yards to Breida's 15. Neither backup ball carrier has fantasy value as long as Barkley is healthy, but if the bell-cow starter is unable to move past his neck injury and is forced to miss time, both Breida and Brightwell would have some intrigue as fantasy pickups.

Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett acknowledged Monday that Boone (ankle) might be done for the season, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. "It doesn't look good right now," Hackett said of Boone.

DiLalla notes that the team still is evaluating the ankle injury Boone sustained in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, but if the running back ends up missing time, the Broncos will need to add depth behind Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack. Devine Ozigbo is currently a member of Denver's practice squad and would likely be first in line for a promotion if Boone is sidelined for the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Cardinals.

Dallas (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Repeating how he began last week before not playing Sunday against the Panthers, Dallas wouldn't have practiced Monday if the Seahawks had held a session. At the same time, Kenneth Walker was tabbed as limited Monday, a notable sign of progress in his recovery from his own ankle injury. Travis Homer and Tony Jones sidestepped the first report of Week 15 entirely. Dallas will have two more opportunities to log some activity before the Seahawks potentially make a call on his availability for Thursday's game versus the 49ers.

Walker (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Walker was unable to practice in any capacity last week after suffering what coach Pete Carroll termed a right calf strain Week 13 at the Rams, which sidelined him Sunday versus the Panthers. While the Seahawks didn't hold a session Monday, Walker would have managed some on-field work if the team had done so, meaning he's made some noticeable progress in his recovery effort. He'll have two more chances this week to mix into drills before Seattle potentially makes a ruling on his availability for Thursday's game against the 49ers. As for DeeJay Dallas (ankle), who also sat out Sunday, he again was listed as a non-participant Monday, while the rest of the members of the backfield (Travis Homer, Tony Jones) avoided any listed limitations.