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Ekeler carried the ball 11 times for 44 yards and caught three of six targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Vikings.

The fifth-year back has failed to reach 100 scrimmage yards three times in the last four contests, but Ekeler continues to supply fantasy value thanks to his nose for the end zone -- he has nine TDs (five rushing, four receiving) in nine games on the season. Ekeler faces a potentially tough matchup in Week 11 against the Steelers.

Igwebuike rushed the ball twice for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-16 tie against Pittsburgh.

Igwebuike was elevated up the depth chart as Jamaal Williams (thigh) was forced to miss another game and Jermar Jefferson (ankle) exited Sunday's contest in the first half. Though that largely benefited D'Andre Swift -- he saw a career-high 33 carries -- Igwebuike found the end zone on a 42-yard rush on the Lions' first drive of the second half. Pending the health of both Williams and Jefferson, Igwebuike could serve as a change-of-pace back for a Week 11 matchup against Cleveland.

Cook carried the ball 24 times for 94 yards and a touchdown and caught three of five targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Chargers.

The running back produced the decisive points in the game when he punched in a one-yard TD with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter. Cook has topped 100 scrimmage yards in five of his seven games this season, but he's been curiously allergic to the end zone, managing only three touchdowns so far after piling up 30 in 28 games over the prior two seasons. He'll look to pick up the scoring pace in Week 11 against the Packers.

Hubbard rushed nine times for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Cardinals.

Hubbard got just three carries while watching star Christian McCaffrey rack up nearly 130 scrimmage yards in the first half. However, after McCaffrey was seen in Carolina's medical tent early in the third quarter and was subsequently left on the sideline for most of the second half, Hubbard garnered more of the workload. He capitalized with a five-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. While the Panthers' comfortable lead may have contributed toward McCaffrey watching most of the late-game action, if his status is impacted by any injury going forward, Hubbard would figure to again be the main beneficiary, having filled in admirably while McCaffrey was sidelined five games with a hamstring issue earlier this season.

Conner rushed 10 times for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Panthers. He also caught three of four targets for 25 yards.

Conner didn't approach last week's monstrous output, but he still managed to find the end zone once again. With an 11-yard rush during the fourth quarter, Conner brought his season total to 12 touchdowns, including 11 on the ground. That score helped compensate for an otherwise modest performance in which Arizona's usual second and third-string quarterbacks led the offense. The team will hope star signal-caller Kyler Murray (ankle) can return versus the Seahawks next week, but with fellow tailback Chase Edmonds (ankle) recently placed on injured reserve, there's no doubt Conner will continue to lead the backfield charge no matter who is throwing the ball.

Dillon ran for 66 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries and caught two passes for 62 yards on two targets against Seattle on Sunday.

Aaron Jones left the game with a knee injury that will require monitoring, though the Packers initially stated they believe it to be an MCL injury of some sort. A significant MCL sprain could keep Jones out multiple weeks, and if so it would require Dillon to step into a three-down, workhorse role like he did against the Seahaws. The upcoming Vikings run defense is no pushover, but Dillon is a substantial talent and could prove imposing with a bigger workload. If Jones is able to bounce back quickly and suit up against Minnesota, Dillon would likely revert to more of a flex consideration in fantasy.

McCaffrey rushed 13 times for 95 yards and caught all 10 of his targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Cardinals.

McCaffrey got it rolling early, consistently gashing Arizona in the running game. He also led Carolina with seven first-half catches, racking up nearly 130 scrimmage yards by halftime. However, to begin the third quarter, McCaffrey made a brief visit to the Panthers' medical tent and totaled just six touches during the second half. Although the Panthers' comfortable lead may have contributed toward McCaffrey watching the late-game action, the tailback was concerningly seen working on his right hamstring while sidelined, Will Kunkel of FOX Charlotte reports. Despite his low second-half usage, McCaffrey still almost out-gained the Cardinals by himself, making for a productive showing overall. However, considering he just returned last week after missing five games due to a hamstring injury, any reoccurrence would certainly be a worrisome development. As a result, his status should be closely tracked in the coming days. Should McCaffrey be limited at all going forward, Chuba Hubbard would figure to benefit once again, with veteran Ameer Abdullah the next tailback on the depth chart.

Jones (knee) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.

.Jones left the game after a six-yard run late in the third quarter, requiring assistance from team trainers to get to the sideline and eventually the blue medical tent. After an evaluation, he may be in line for a multi-game absence, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Jones picked up an MCL sprain. If so, Jones will yield the backfield to second-year pro AJ Dillon.

Jones suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter of Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

After a six-yard run, Jones attempted to limp off the field but fell back to the turf and needed assistance from two members of the Packers' training staff to get to the sideline. He promptly visited the blue medical tent, after which the diagnosis was given. Jones remained on the sideline with his helmet off, and if he's unable to reenter the game he'll come out of Week 10 with seven carries for 25 yards and four catches for 61 yards. AJ Dillon will take over lead RB duties in Jones' stead, while Patrick Taylor is the only other back on the active roster.

Swift recorded 33 carries for 130 yards in Sunday's 16-16 tie with Pittsburgh. He added three receptions for five yards.

Swift benefited from the absence of Jamaal Williams (thigh), a close score and overtime to top 20 rushing attempts in a game for the first time in his career. He didn't find a tremendous amount of room to roam, as he averaged only 3.9 yards per carry despite ripping off three gains of 15 or more yards. The only other downside to his performance was his ineffectiveness as a receiver. Even so, heading into a Week 11 matchup at Cleveland, Swift has now topped 100 total yards on five occasions for the campaign.