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Gordon had three rushes for eight yards in Monday's 19-16 loss to the Chargers.

Gordon started the game in his typical role as Denver's lead back, tallying three carries on the opening drive. However, he was benched from there, with Latavius Murray racking up 15 carries in his place. Gordon entered the game with a questionable tag due to a neck and rib injury, though he told media after the game that he was physically fine to play, per George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette. It's unclear why the swtich was made or if it will carry forward, but Gordon has fumbled four times -- two were lost -- on only 55 carries to begin the season.

Rivers reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Rivers was called up on game day for the first time since joining the Rams' practice squad Sept. 15, as running back Cam Akers (personal) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's win over Carolina. While the undrafted rookie played just three of the team's 65 offensive snaps, he still recorded one carry for no gain to go along with one catch (on one target) for 14 yards. Rivers could stand to see another elevation from the practice squad if Akers remains out for Los Angeles' next game against San Francisco on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Price reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Price was activated to Indianapolis' active roster for the first time after joining the team's practice squad at the end of training camp. The undrafted rookie ultimately played just two special-teams snaps in Sunday's win over Jacksonville, as Deon Jackson (quad) and Phillip Lindsay handled the Colts' 15 rushing attempts. Price will now be eligible for two more elevations from the practice squad this season.

Ekeler carried the ball 14 times for 36 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 19-16 win over the Broncos. He added 10 receptions on 16 targets for 47 yards.

Ekeler continued to serve as the most significant part of the Chargers' offense, as he led the team in targets, receptions and carries. Despite the opportunities, he was largely held in check from an efficiency perspective as he posted only one gain of double-digit yards across his 24 touches. However, volume alone was enough for Ekeler to end up with a productive stat line, and his six-yard touchdown rush also helped. He now has at least one touchdown in three consecutive games, though this marked only the second time on the season that he topped 20 touches.

Murray rushed the ball 15 times for 66 yards in Monday's 19-16 loss to the Chargers. He added one reception for -2 yards.

Murray was active for the first time since signing with the Broncos on Oct. 3 and immediately took over duties as the lead back. He accounted for 15 of the team's 19 carries by running backs, while Melvin Gordon saw only three rushing attempts. Murray wasn't overly effective and managed only one carry that went for over 10 yards. However, given Gordon's early-season struggles, Murray could remain the team's preferred rusher moving forward.

Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Davis was promoted to Dallas' game-day roster for the first time this season, as third-string running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) was placed on IR ahead of Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Eagles. The undrafted rookie then played exclusively on special teams and failed to record a statistic during his NFL debut. Davis will now be eligible for two more elevations while on the Cowboys' practice squad this season.

Clement revered to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Clement signed with Arizona's practice squad Tuesday and was activated for his first game with the team Sunday. However, the 27-year-old did not record a statistic and played all 15 of his snaps on special teams, as Eno Benjamin handled the bulk of the Cardinals' carries with running backs James Conner (ribs) and Darrel Williams (knee) sidelined. Clement could stand to see another elevation from the practice squad if these rushers remain out during Thursday's game against the Saints.

Kelley (knee) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Broncos.

Kelley went to the blue medical tent, then exited it and began riding the stationary bike along the sideline. While his injury doesn't appear to be too serious based on that series of events, it remains to be seen whether Kelley can return Monday. Sony Michel will be an option to spell Austin Ekeler while Kelley is sidelined.

Coach Sean McVay said the Rams haven't ruled out the possibility of Akers (personal) returning to the team, though McVay acknowledged that their preferred path forward would be trading the running back, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Akers sat out Week 6 against the Panthers with the Rams trying to find the running back "a fresh new start with another team" in McVay's words. "I will say a lot of these types of discussions go on and nothing comes to fruition," McVay added. If such a scenario unfolds with Akers' trade discussions, the Rams haven't ruled out attempting to reintegrate him into the offense.

Hubbard rushed twice for six yards and caught his only target for another yard in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Rams.

Hubbard played only four offensive snaps but broke his two-game stretch without a touch. With P.J. Walker suffering a neck injury, the Panthers lost their fourth quarterback of the season Sunday, resulting in a bit more run than usual for Hubbard and D'Onta Foreman. However, as long as star Christian McCaffrey is healthy, both tailbacks hold limited fantasy value.