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Kelley rushed eight times for 19 yards and caught one of three targets for minus-3 yards in the Chargers' 13-6 preseason win over the Rams on Saturday night.

Kelley tied Larry Rountree for the team lead in carries, but he produced just 2.4 yards per rush while seeing his backfield mate rack up 7.9 yards per attempt. Kelley enjoyed a solid role early last season as a rookie with 173 total yards in the first two games, yet his production and involvement were typically both more modest from that point forward. Kelley is looking to fight off Rountree for the likely third running back role, and he'll have to make a better impression in the Chargers' second preseason game against the 49ers on Sunday, Aug. 22.

Dallas rushed five times for 24 yards, secured both of his targets for 45 yards and a touchdown, and returned two kickoffs for 55 yards in the Seahawks' 20-7 preseason loss to the Raiders on Saturday night.

The University of Miami product made an excellent impression in his bid to win the third-down back role, with his 43-yard touchdown grab early in the third quarter offering a tangible reminder of his pass-catching acumen. Dallas easily outshined one of his primary competitors in Alex Collins during Saturday night's game, while Travis Homer (calf) remains on the PUP list and is therefore missing out on opportunities to make his own case for the job. Dallas will look to put together a successful encore to Saturday's effort in the Seattle's second preseason contest against the Broncos next Saturday.

Edwards-Helaire rushed four times for 16 yards and caught his lone target for five yards in Saturday's 19-16 preseason win over the 49ers.

Edwards-Helaire got off to a hot start with a 10-yard gain on the Chiefs' first play of the game. He totaled just six yards on his next three carries, and his night was finished after just two series. The 2020 first-round pick likely will have a cap on his preseason reps if he even dresses for either of the next two games, as he has the starting role locked up.

Hasty carried 10 times for 61 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-16 preseason loss to the Chiefs. He also caught his lone target for five yards.

Hasty led the 49ers' backfield in yards, but he didn't receive his first touch until the third quarter, when Josh Rosen had taken over under center. While we can't draw conclusions from a preseason game, Hasty should add dependable depth in the 49ers' backfield that is already dealing with serious injuries to Jeff Wilson (knee) and Elijah Mitchell (hip).

Felton recorded four receptions on six targets for 44 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars.

Felton was drafted as a hybrid running back-wide receiver and has gotten work at both positions in camp. However, it was recently reported that he has worked primarily with the receiver group in practice, and that came to fruition in the preseason opener. The highlight of Felton's performance came late in the second quarter when he hauled in a 25-yard reception. Felton's best chance to make the roster is likely as a special teams contributor, though he performed well with his opportunity in his first game as a pro.

Clement rushed five times for 32 yards and lost a fumble in Saturday's 12-7 preseason loss to the Jets. He wasn't targeted in the passing game.

Devontae Booker got the start, suggesting he's currently above Clement in the running back pecking order after Saquon Barkley. Clement found space effectively but lost a crucial fumble at the Jets' three-yard line on 1st-and-goal. The former Eagles running back will look to improve his ball security in Week 2 of the preseason against Cleveland.

Sermon rushed nine times for 26 yards (2.9 YPC) and caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Saturday's 19-16 loss to the Chiefs.

Sermon couldn't get much going on the ground in his preseason debut, and he did fumble once, though 49ers left tackle Colton McKivitz jumped on it. The third-round pick out of Ohio State has been making a case in training camp to be the 1B behind Raheem Mostert, a 29-year-old speedster with a troubling injury history. Saturday's dud shouldn't be considered a setback to Sermon's plan, but he'll need to show more moving forward to truly separate from Wayne Gallman and JaMycal Hasty.

Robinson recorded three rushes for 13 yards in Saturday's preseason contest against the Browns.

Robinson took the team's first handoff of the game, working ahead of both Carlos Hyde and Travis Etienne. His initial carry was his biggest of the game, as he ripped off a nine-yard gain. This usage seemingly followed the team's initial depth chart, which listed Robinson and Hyde as co-starters. Even so, the Jaguars' backfield remains one of the most important to watch during the preseason, and Robinson seems to be the head of the committee for the time being.

Hill rushed five times for eight yards and caught his only target for four yards in Saturday's 17-14 preseason win over New Orleans.

Hill was more effective on the ground than starter J.K. Dobbins (no gain on three carries), but the 2019 fourth-round pick's modest effort didn't make much of an impression in a game in which five Ravens rushed for 25-plus yards. Hill's likely to work as a gadget guy and possibly a return man on special teams, but he's little threat to Dobbins or Gus Edwards as an alternative on the ground. Up next for the Hill and the Ravens is a trip to Carolina for Week 2 of preseason.

Mitchell, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, "will be out for a couple weeks" with an adductor strain, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Mitchell was a surprise scratch from the roster for Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs, and the reason for his absence is now known. He's an intriguing prospect for the 49ers, and one who could have made a preseason push, but he's a bit down the depth chart, so it's unlikely the team's early season running back rotation will be altered significantly.