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Murray had 11 carries for 31 yards against the Rams in Week 17.

Though the uptick in volume was an improvement, Murray still struggled to turn the increased opportunities into production, as he was held under 3.0 yards per carry yet again. Murray has gone over the 30-yard mark three times in his last seven games, and his highest total in that stretch was 48 against Green Bay. The veteran has just one rushing touchdown since Week 6. Murray and the Ravens finish the regular season Sunday against the Steelers.

Felton played one snap on offense and 10 on special teams in Monday's 26-14 loss to Pittsburgh.

The rookie was barely seen Monday; after being the team's primary kick returner the last two weeks, he was replaced in that role by D'Ernest Johnson. Felton's had an up-and-down season, but he could get more opportunities in Week 18 against the Bengals. The Browns' playoff hopes were dashed before the team took the field Monday, and they have nothing to gain next week. Additionally, head coach Kevin Stefanski told Zac Jackson of The Athletic that Nick Chubb got banged up Monday, though he stayed in the game. To preserve Chubb, Stefanski could roll with a duo of Felton and Johnson in the backfield for Cleveland's final game of the season.

Johnson carried five times for 13 yards and caught one of three targets for one yard in Monday's 26-14 loss to the Steelers. He also returned five kickoffs for 113 yards.

Johnson was on the field for 39 snaps, nine more than starter Nick Chubb, who was apparently banged up earlier in the contest, per a report from Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Chubb managed to stay in the game, but coach Kevin Stefanski shied away from the running attack, and quarterback Baker Mayfield paid for it in the form of nine sacks and 11 quarterback hits. If Chubb is unavailable next week or the Browns choose to rest him, Johnson will be in line for a large workload in Week 18 against the Bengals.

Moss had five carries for 39 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game during Sunday's 29-15 win over the Falcons.

The good news was that Moss has retaken his spot on the depth chart above Matt Breida, who was made a healthy inactive again. The bad is that Devin Singletary has gotten hot down the stretch (23 carries for 110 yards and two scores Sunday) and seems to be the main guy as the Bills ramp up for the playoffs. Moss might get some extra action if the Bills jump out ahead of the feeble Jets in the regular-season finale, but this is clearly Singletary's show for now and Moss doesn't offer much value as a clear-cut No. 2 on a team where the quarterback also serves as an extra running back.

Chubb rushed 12 times for 58 yards and didn't catch his only target in Monday night's 26-14 loss to the Steelers.

Chubb ripped off a 32-yard run to begin Cleveland's second series, but he didn't get much going otherwise. Of course, he also wasn't handed his usual workload either, with Monday marking his third-fewest carries in a game this season. That low involvement came despite Kareem Hunt (ankle) remaining sidelined and Baker Mayfield being sacked nine times amid another inefficient passing performance. On the bright side, Chubb will now finish the season with a matchup against a Bengals team that's already clinched the AFC North and surrendered 137 yards and two touchdowns to Chubb on the ground earlier this season.

Harris rushed 28 times for 188 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 26-14 win over the Browns. He also caught all three of his targets for 18 yards.

Harris fueled Pittsburgh's offense all evening, posting a new career high on the ground while setting the franchise's record for rookie rushing yards in a season along the way. The first-rounder put an exclamation point on Monday's victory with a 37-yard touchdown run with under a minute remaining, marking his longest gain of the season. Following a dominant effort, Harris will strive to keep his momentum going in Week 18 versus the Ravens, when he'll surely be important in the Steelers' quest to still sneak into the playoffs.

Coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that he expects Akers (Achilles) to make his season debut Sunday against the 49ers, J.B. Long of the Los Angeles Rams Radio Network reports. "I think you let him go," McVay said. "I think he's ready."

Since the Rams activated Akers from the reserve/non-football injury list Dec. 25, he's been ramping up for his first game action since suffering a torn Achilles in mid-July. He was inactive for back-to-back contests while doing so, but McVay now appears comfortable getting Akers back in the mix. How much work he may be able to handle remains to be seen, especially with Sony Michel coming off a fifth consecutive outing with at least 79 yards from scrimmage. More than likely, Akers will handle a complementary role in Week 18 and into the playoffs.

Evans played only two offensive snaps and didn't touch the ball in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Chiefs.

It was a tight game all along, so the Bengals mostly relied on Joe Mixon with occasional appearances from Samaje Perine. Evans could be a lot more involved in the regular season finale at Cleveland next week.

Perine had one catch for 10 yards and one carry for four yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Chiefs.

Perine was on the field for 20 offensive snaps but wasn't used all that frequently. It'll be interesting to see if the Bengals try to preserve Joe Mixon next week at Cleveland, given that they've clinched the division.

Mostert (knee) has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Mostert already was on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee issue, and the running back is slated to shift back to it once he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols.