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Williams recorded 14 rushes for 45 yards in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Giants. He added one reception for -4 yards.

Williams didn't have an impressive regular-season debut based on the box score. However, he mixed in with Melvin Gordon beginning on the team's first offensive possession and ultimately out-carried the veteran 14-11. The Broncos' coaching staff suggested that Williams would play in all situations and game scripts leading up to the contest, and his usage Sunday supported that statement. Williams will now look to improve from a statistical standpoint in a Week 2 matchup against the Jaguars.

Kamara rushed 20 times for 83 yards while catching three of four targets for eight yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 38-3 victory over Green Bay.

While Kamara was ultimately held in check by his standards, he was clearly the centerpiece of the offense as Jameis Winston played off him to throw five touchdowns. Not only did Kamara secure one of them on a tough screen pass near the goal line, the running back also picked up a number of key first downs along the way that kept possessions alive. Meanwhile, Tony Jones played a smaller role than Latavius Murray did the past couple of years, as nearly half of his 11 carries were at the end of the fourth quarter as the Saints were running out the clock. With one of the highest usage rates in the league, Kamara should remain a top fantasy play on the road in Week 2 against Carolina.

Harris carried the ball 23 times for 100 yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. He added two receptions for 17 yards.

Harris dominated the Patriots' backfield, accounting for 23 of the team's 30 rushing attempts. He largely handled the duties well, as he picked up 35 yards on the game's first play from scrimmage and also chipped in a chunk gain of 11 yards later in the contest. While the stat sheet reflects a relatively positive opening game for Harris, his box score production could be overshadowed by a fumble late in the fourth quarter that came deep in Dolphins territory and cost the Patriots a chance to win the game. That miscue could cost Harris work heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Jets, though the team lacks a proven option that is capable of serving a similar role.

Gordon carried the ball 11 times for 101 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Giants. He added three receptions for 17 yards.

While Gordon got the first carry of the game for Denver, he alternated work with rookie Javonte Williams for much of the game. However, Gordon got the better end of the stat sheet, in large part due to a 70-yard rushing touchdown that came late in the fourth quarter to clinch a win for the Broncos. Moving forward, it appears that both Gordon and Williams will be heavily involved in the team's rushing offense, which could make it difficult for either to produce consistently in the short term.

Jacobs (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Ravens, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Jacobs was cleared of a toe injury Saturday, but his status has been thrown back in doubt due to an illness. If the Raiders' early down workhorse is unable to suit up Monday, offseason additions Kenyan Drake and Peyton Barber would split carries in Vegas' backfield, with Drake likely taking on the lead role. A final verdict on Jacobs' status likely won't come down until shortly prior to kickoff.

Singletary rushed 11 times for 72 yards and brought in three of five targets for eight yards in the Bills' 23-16 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

With Zack Moss a surprise inactive, Singletary was theoretically in line for a heavy workload. While that ultimately didn't materialize, the third-year back did finish with an efficient rushing day overall that was highlighted by a late 25-yard run. Singletary's three receptions were a nice fantasy bonus despite the fact they didn't go for much yardage, and he'll look for even better production in a Week 2 road battle against the Dolphins.

Patterson rushed seven times for 54 yards, secured both targets for 13 yards and ran back one kickoff for 25 yards in the Falcons' 32-6 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.

The versatile veteran was put right to work in his team debut, and he was extremely efficient on a per-touch basis. If Week 1 is any indication, Patterson will enjoy a strong complementary role in the Falcons offense as a change-of-pace option alongside Mike Davis, with occasional cameos in his old receiver role thrown in. Patterson will look to help the Falcons make inroads against the tough Buccaneers defense in a Week 2 road matchup.

Hines rushed nine times for 34 yards, secured six of eight targets for 48 yards and returned a punt for seven yards in the Colts' 28-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

The versatile back turned in a trademark effort and even saw a nice rushing workload, although he naturally remained a clear complementary option behind Jonathan Taylor. Hines also tied Taylor for the team lead in catches while leading Indianapolis in targets in a game that tilted favorably to his hurry-up/two-minute offense skills as it unfolded. Hines' quick chemistry with new quarterback Carson Wentz was encouraging as well, and he'll look to put together another productive performance in Week 2 against the Rams.

Robinson carried five times for 25 yards and brought in three of six targets for 29 yards in the Jaguars' 37-21 loss to the Texans on Sunday. He also fumbled once, but it was recovered by Jacksonville.

Robinson was essentially nullified by game script Sunday, as the Jaguars found themselves down 27-7 by halftime. Notably, he also saw offseason signing Carlos Hyde outpace him in carries by four, which is certainly something to keep in mind going into Week 2. Robinson did have a solid role as a receiver, one of the benefits of what appears to still be a three-down role going into his second season. The extremely modest number of carries is mostly an outlier dictated by unique Week 1 circumstances, and Robinson will therefore look to have a much busier afternoon at home against the Broncos in Week 2.

Carter rushed four times for 16 yards and added a 14-yard catch on two targets in Sunday's 19-14 loss to the Panthers.

Carter and Ty Johnson each had four carries and one catch, while Tevin Coleman added nine carries without a target as New York rotated the three running backs fairly evenly. The rookie fourth-round pick has the most upside in the crowded Jets backfield, but it could take some time for Carter to separate himself from the alternative options as he acclimates to the NFL. Fantasy managers in shallow formats will likely try to avoid New York's backfield in general against the Patriots in Week 2.