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The Panthers are optimistic that McCaffrey (shoulder/thigh) will practice Tuesday and have a chance to suit up in Green Bay on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McCaffrey hasn't suited up for a regular-season game since Week 9, and he's made only three appearances on the field all year. It looks as though the do-it-all running back at least has a shot to contribute against Green Bay, but fantasy managers will need to keep a close eye on his practice status. Mike Davis would figure to start again if McCaffrey can't go.

Gordon (shoulder) has had his plea and sentencing on a DUI charge scheduled for Jan. 14 and will not be at risk of a suspension in 2020, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Gordon will finish out the 2020 campaign without risk of punishment from the NFL after having appeared in court Monday, per Klis. However, he could be handed a possible suspension come 2021. That isn't to say that the 27-year-old's immediate availability isn't without question, considering that he injured his shoulder late in Sunday's 32-27 win over the Panthers. Gordon has amassed 233 total yards in his last two appearances, but his participation in practice will need to be monitored ahead of Denver's Week 15 game against the Bills.

Williams had 10 carries for 38 yards and was not targeted in Sunday's victory over the Lions.

Williams played a lower percentage of the snaps than the week before for the third game in a row, with his 20 snaps Sunday checking in just one more than the season-low 19 snaps he received in Week 3. Williams did get the ball half the time he was on the field, but he was unable to provide much help for those that included him in Week 14 lineups. With the Packers turning more to Aaron Jones and the team's Week 15 opponent -- the Panthers -- doing a good job against opposing running backs of late, those still alive in the fantasy playoffs don't have much reason to keep a roster spot reserved for Williams.

Swift rushed seven times for 24 yards and one touchdown while catching four of five targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 31-24 loss to Green Bay.

After missing three games due to a concussion and subsequent illness, Swift returned to log over half of the offensive snaps, and his 11 touches were more than double that of Adrian Peterson (five). While Kerryon Johnson also saw some playing time, interim head coach Darrell Bevell looks like he will let Swift pick up where he left off as the Lions' clear feature back. However, the potential absence of quarterback Matthew Stafford (ribs) is something to keep an eye on in advance of Sunday's Week 15 game against the Titans.

Moss rushed 13 times for 43 yards while failing to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 26-15 win over the Steelers.

Moss saw his workload jump back up to double-digit carries for the first time since his Week 8 explosion against the Patriots (14 carries for 81 yards and two touchdowns). The 2020 third-round pick was less effective with the larger workload this time around, averaging just 3.3 yards per touch, but the Bills did end up getting the victory. Head coach Sean McDermott enlightened the media that Moss's benching last week was indeed the result of his fumble early in the contest. Not only did the rookie get out of his coach's doghouse, but he also surpassed co-starter Devin Singletary in carries by significant margin (13 to seven). While the carry share could flip back in the latter's favor next week against Denver, it appears that both will be involved in the game plan now that Moss is back in his coach's good graces.

Singletary rushed seven times for 32 yards and caught his lone target for two more yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over Pittsburgh.

Singletary saw his share of carries nearly halved in favor of Zack Moss, despite the former averaging 4.6 yards per carry compared to the latter's sub-par mark of 3.3 yards per carry. Perhaps it was based on the matchup, but the role reversal did not jeopardize the outcome for the Bills, only the outcome for those who were relying on Singletary to contribute his usual 12-15 touches. While Moss ended up with the larger workload Sunday night, it is clear that this is a two-back system being run in Buffalo, limiting both players' values while also keeping them relevant enough for deeper formats heading into a matchup with Denver on Saturday.

Conner (reserve/COVID-19) returned to action and rushed 10 times for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.

Conner was forced to miss the Steelers' last two contests, but he was finally cleared to resume team activities earlier this week. However, his fantasy managers may not have noticed that their running back returned to the field based on his anemic production. The Bills are no slouch on defense, so the rotten outing can be explained by a tough matchup and the extended layoff. Conner still saw the majority of backfield touches for Pittsburgh and will look to rebound against a Bengals run defense that is softer than fleece.

McNichols carried the ball 11 times for nine yards in Week 14 against the Jaguars. He added one reception for one yard.

McNichols earned a season-high 11 rushes, though all but one of them came in the fourth quarter with the team up by multiple scores. He also wasn't particularly effective with the opportunity, as his highlight runs went for six and four yards. McNichols has emerged as the clear backup to Derrick Henry in the Titans' backfield.

Murray rushed four times for 13 yards and caught his lone target for a loss of six yards in the Saints' 24-21 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

After his Week 12 eruption, Murray has logged his two least productive performances of the season. This one was an even bigger letdown than last week, as Murray managed only seven yards in the contest. He won't be a recommended option when the Saints face the Chiefs in Week 15.

Sanders carried the ball 14 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns and caught four of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Saints.

The New Orleans defense hadn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in 55 straight games, but both Sanders and rookie QB Jalen Hurts (106 yards on 18 carries) reached that mark in the upset win. Most of Sanders' production came on an 82-yard TD run late in the second quarter that gave the Eagles a shocking 17-0 lead, and they were able to withstand the Saints' second-half comeback attempt. Sanders hadn't found the end zone since Week 5 prior to Sunday, but he suddenly has a lot of momentum heading into Week 15's road clash with the Cardinals.