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Swift (groin) rushed 11 times for 51 yards and a touchdown while catching all six of his targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to Minnesota.

Jamaal Williams received two extra carries in this one, but it was Swift who provided the better returns for fantasy owners due to his touchdown and receiving production. It was the 22-year-old's second rushing touchdown and third total score through five games. While Swift's rushing totals have been disappointing (Sunday was his first game of over 50 rushing yards), he should be the preferred option in the backfield timeshare due to his heavy usage as a receiver (29 receptions for 252 yards). Swift and the Lions will face the Bengals next Sunday.

Hubbard rushed 24 times for 101 yards and caught five of six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Eagles

Hubbard played very well in his second NFL start in place of the injured Christian McCaffrey (hamstring). The rookie fourth-rounder began with a 26-yard rush in the first quarter and kept his momentum going with a number of nice gains afterward, tying for the team lead in receptions as well. Overall, his play earned him nearly 30 touches on the day, mimicking McCaffrey's usual workload while backup Royce Freeman was restricted to just four touches. While it was great to see Hubbard take advantage of his opportunity Sunday, the seemingly likely return of McCaffrey in Week 6 versus the Vikings could suddenly return Hubbard to second-string duty. Given his production, though, Hubbard's presence could potentially help Carolina manage McCaffrey's exposure upon his return, making the team's backfield situation worth monitoring further going forward.

Williams rushed 13 times for 57 yards and caught both of his targets for eight more yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Vikings.

Williams ended up leading the backfield in carries, but it was D'Andre Swift who scored and did more damage in the passing game (six receptions for 53 yards). The two backs should continue to split carries, providing low-end value so long as the timeshare stays alive. Williams and the Lions will take on the Bengals in Week 6.

Jones rushed 14 times for 103 yards in Sunday's 25-22 overtime win against the Bengals. He also caught four of five targets for six yards.

Jones' season-high rushing output was fueled by a monster 57-yard gain through contact late in the fourth quarter. The tailback looked good on many of his other carries as well, but Jones saw backup AJ Dillon get in the end zone instead of him with a 12-yard touchdown catch to start the second quarter. Dillon's 12 overall touches also approached Jones' 18, but with a highly efficient performance on the ground, Jones compensated rather well. With four straight games with at least 95 scrimmage yards, the dynamic Jones approaches Week 6's matchup against the division-rival Bears in great form.

Stevenson recorded 11 carries for 23 yards in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Texans.

Stevenson saw an increased role in the offense throughout the game as Damien Harris battled both chest and rib injuries. Stevenson didn't do much with the opportunity, as his longest rush went for only nine yards. He also wasn't involved at all in the passing game, with Brandon Bolden instead logging four targets and four receptions. Though this wasn't a particularly impressive performance for Stevenson, it is worth noting that in addition to battling injuries, Harris also lost a fumble at the goal line Sunday. Both could contribute to an increased role for Stevenson in Week 6 against Dallas.

Mattison rushed 25 times for 113 yards while hauling in seven passes for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Lions.

Mattison got another spot start in place of Dalvin Cook (ankle) and did his best impression of the star back. This was the second start the backup received this season, and he provided nearly an identical stat line against the Seahawks in Week 3. Cook's status for next week's tilt against the Panthers is unclear, but Mattison is proving to be a capable fantasy producer when called upon this year. That being said, Carolina provides a much tougher matchup compared to the two defenses Mattison ran all over in his two starts to date.

Gaskin rushed five times for 25 yards and caught all 10 of his targets for 74 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 45-17 loss to Tampa Bay.

Gaskin reestablished himself as the primary option in Miami's backfield, though the Dolphins rarely tested the dominant Tampa Bay front on the ground and largely abandoned the run after falling behind. His career-high 10 catches included touchdowns of 24 yards and one yard. Gaskin hadn't previously found the end zone this season, but his significant involvement as both a rusher and a receiver will make the 24-year-old running back an appealing Week 6 option against the winless Jaguars in London.

Barkley won't return to Sunday's game at Dallas due to an ankle injury.

A Daniel Jones pass went sailing over Barkley's head in the first quarter, and afterward the running back stepped on the foot of Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis and badly rolled his left ankle. Barkley needed a cart to get to the locker room, and he was quickly downgraded from questionable to out. In Barkley's stead, Devontae Booker and Gary Brightwell are the remaining RBs on the Giants' active roster.

Robinson ran for 149 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries against Tennessee on Sunday.

Robinson couldn't draw any usage as a pass catcher as his one target resulted in a catch for minus-two yards. Although that makes two games in a row with minus-two receiving yards, Robinson again demonstrated his standout ability with the football by running through the Tennessee defense with ease. While his final line was mostly propelled by a 58-yard carry in the first quarter, his 91 yards on the other 17 carries illustrates his consistency aside from that big play. The Jaguars remain winless, but Robinson is their most effective player on offense and in recent weeks he's steadily built up momentum, scoring in three straight. The Dolphins have struggled to stop the run this year, and they face Robinson in Week 6.

Harris carried 23 times for 122 yards and a TD in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos, but he was forced out of the game in the fourth quarter with cramps and did not return, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Assuming no issues other than cramping are in play, Harris' Week 6 availability shouldn't be in any danger, though we'll track his status once the Steelers begin their prep for next Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Next up for the team's RB reps if Harris' practice reps end up impacted at all are Benny Snell and Kalen Ballage.