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Patterson rushed seven times for 11 yards and a touchdown and brought in five of six targets for 58 yards and another score in the Falcons' 48-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also fumbled once but recovered and returned a kickoff for 27 yards.

The jack-of-all-trades was at it again Sunday, and he rewarded fantasy managers who may have rolled with him in season-long formats and daily contests with his first pair of scores in a Falcons uniform. Patterson recorded a 10-yard run in the second quarter for the Falcons' first points of the afternoon and followed it up with a seven-yard scoring grab late in the third quarter to bring Atlanta within three points. While his team's overall prospects are undeniably dim, Patterson appears to be settling in nicely as a dual threat who can also be of value in formats that count return yards. He'll look to carry over his momentum into a favorable Week 3 road matchup against the Giants.

Williams recorded 13 rushing attempts for 64 yards in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Jaguars. He added one reception for 10 yards.

Williams ended the game with the same number of rushes as Melvin Gordon, and the pair often alternated plays on the same drive. Despite identical workloads on the ground, Williams out-gained Gordon by 33 yards -- though Gordon was far more effective as a receiver. Williams managed to record double-digit yardage on three of his 13 carries, the longest of which went for 16 yards. Through two weeks, Williams seems to be the more consistently effective rusher compared to Gordon. Though it will likely take time, he should lead the Broncos' backfield at some point this season.

Gordon recorded 13 rushes for 31 yards in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Jaguars. He added two receptions for 38 yards.

Gordon split carries evenly with rookie Javonte Williams, with both backs often entering the game on the same drive. Gordon failed to impress with his opportunities as his longest rush went for just eight yards, and he picked up an average of just 2.4 yards per carry. He was largely inefficient in Week 1 against the Giants as well but ripped off a 70-yard touchdown to pad his final line. Given Gordon's inability to consistently pick up yards, it wouldn't be surprising to eventually see Williams earn the majority of the work out of the Denver backfield.

Sanders rushed 13 times for 55 yards in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the 49ers. He added one reception for four yards.

Sanders was fairly efficient with his opportunities on the ground, but both game script and Jalen Hurts' involvement in the rushing attack limited his volume. Perhaps more concerning was Sanders' complete lack of involvement as a receiver, with Kenneth Gainwell cutting into his workload in that area. The result was a fairly ineffective performance, though Sanders could bounce back in what should be a better matchup Week 3 against Dallas. Through two games, Sanders is averaging 16.5 touches and 86 total yards per game.

Gaskin rushed five times for 25 yards and caught four of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 35-0 loss to the Bills.

Miami had to abandon the running game after falling behind early, and Gaskin worked in a three-man rotation with Malcolm Brown and Salvon Ahmed. All three running backs got either five or six carries, but none got much going as Miami struggled to move the ball with backup Jacoby Brissett under center following an early Tua Tagovailoa rib injury. The entire Miami offense will be tough to trust in Week 3 against the Raiders if Tagovailoa's absence lingers.

Harris rushed 16 times for 62 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for two yards in Sunday's 25-6 win over the Jets.

Harris capitalized on some shoddy Jets tackling on his 26-yard rumble into the end zone early in the second half. He's getting the vast majority of the rushing workload in New England's backfield, though receiving back James White is mixing in frequently and scored a seven-yard rushing touchdown of his own. Harris' role is more dependent on game script than White's, but New England looks unlikely to fall behind enough to abandon the run often, so Harris should remain heavily involved in the Week 3 game plan against New Orleans.

Felton secured both targets for 51 yards, returned two kickoffs for 41 yards and ran back three punts for 22 yards in the Browns' 31-21 win over the Texans on Sunday. He also fumbled once but recovered.

The hybrid rookie stepped up with Odell Beckham (knee) out of action and Jarvis Landry (knee) exiting the game in the first quarter, making his mark as a receiver with a dynamic 33-yard catch and run midway through the third quarter. Felton's speed is going to make him a factor throughout the season on returns, and his involvement from scrimmage may also grow over the course of the season, especially if Landry's MCL sprain keeps him out for multiple games. Felton will look to build on Sunday's numbers in a Week 3 matchup against the Bears.

Mixon notched 20 carries for 69 yards and one catch (on one target) for two yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss at Chicago.

Mixon led the NFL in rushing after Week 1, with his 127 yards 19 ahead of second place David Montgomery. But Mixon faced a much tougher defensive front in the Bears this time around, averaging a shade under 3.5 yards after managing 4.4 YPC against the Vikings in the season opener. After ceding five rushes to reserve running back Samaje Perine in Week 1, however, Mixon handled every single carry for the Bengals on Sunday, indicating his bell-cow status in this backfield. Mixon may have a difficult time again next Sunday against the rough and tumble Steelers on the road.

Mitchell (shoulder) rushed 17 times for 42 yards and caught both of his targets for 11 more yards in Sunday's 17-11 win over the Eagles.

Mitchell -- who debuted in a big way against Detroit last game -- got the nod as lead back following the news of Raheem Mostert's (knee) season-ending surgery earlier this week. The rookie rusher was forced to briefly leave the contest in the fourth quarter after suffering what appeared to be a shoulder injury, but he was able to return and finish the contest. After the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that Mitchell appeared to have suffered a shoulder stinger, and the back will undergo an MRI this week to confirm that it is nothing more serious, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Fellow backs Trey Sermon (head) and JaMycal Hasty (ankle) also suffered injuries of their own against the Eagles, so Mitchell could remain the starter against the Packers next Sunday even after posting a sub-par fantasy line this week.

Jones carried the ball three times for seven yards in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Panthers.

The Saints' offense had no success moving the ball at all, leaving few touches and little room to operate for the rookie running back. Jones remains firmly behind Alvin Kamara on the depth chart, and the game script may not favor him getting much work in Week 3 as New Orleans is on the road in New England.