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Johnson carried twice for six yards and caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 16-6 loss to the Raiders.

Johnson's had a total of 17 touches in the four games since a breakout performance in the Week 4 win over Dallas. With a bye week looming and Nick Chubb (knee) eligible to return from injured reserve in Week 10, the loss to Las Vegas may have signified the window shutting on Johnson's offensive relevance.

Scott rushed 15 times for 70 yards and caught both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 23-9 win over Dallas.

Scott received another start in place of the injured Miles Sanders (knee), and while he wasn't able to replicate last week's trip to the end zone, he produced well with the increased workload (4.7 yards per carry). The Eagles have an upcoming bye week, which could allow Sanders to get closer to full strength. However, if Sanders is unable to go, Scott will get another start in a plus matchup when the Eagles take on the Giants in Week 10.

Elliott rushed 19 times for 63 yards and caught one pass for 10 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Eagles.

Elliott struggled to find any room to operate against an Eagles defense that consistently stacked eight men in the box. Third-string rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci (52 completion percentage for 180 yards) did little to convince the opposition that they needed to do anything but focus on stopping Dallas' rushing attack. Elliott is averaging just 53.3 rushing yards and has scored zero touchdowns in the three games since Dak Prescott (leg) went down to injury, exposing the obvious correlation between the passing game opening up lanes for Zeke to eat. The Cowboys announced that Andy Dalton (concussion) has a decent shot to return next week. While the veteran signal caller would be an obvious upgrade over DiNucci, it may not make a huge difference for Elliott against a stingy Pittsburgh defense Sunday.

Kelley carried the ball seven times for 32 yards in Week 8 against the Broncos. He added one reception for -7 yards.

Kelley finished with the fewest carries out of a trio of backs for the Chargers that also included Justin Jackson and Troymaine Pope. He did manage a 22-yard gain on the team's third drive of the game, attacking behind the left side of the offensive line. Kelley was otherwise held in check, managing only 10 yards on his six other carries combined. Though Austin Ekeler (hamstring) isn't on the verge of a return, Jackson has overtaken Kelley in terms of efficiency across the past few weeks.

Dallas carried the ball 18 times for 41 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against San Francisco. He added five receptions for 17 yards and another score.

Dallas took advantage of the absence of Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) to account for 18 of the team's 28 rush attempts. He wasn't very efficient -- he averaged only 2.3 yards per attempt and his longest rush of the day went for nine yards -- but did punch in a one-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter to clinch a victory for Seattle. More impressive was Dallas' involvement in the passing game, as he converted all five of his targets into receptions and made another trip to the end zone. Carson and Hyde were both game-time decisions and could be back for Week 9, which would greatly reduce Dallas' role against Buffalo.

Gordon caught six of seven targets for 21 yards and added 26 yards on eight carries during Sunday's 31-30 win over the Chargers.

The stat line looks unimpressive, but Gordon came through for the Broncos in the passing game Sunday. If not for Gordon's juggling third-down conversion in the closing seconds of the game, the Broncos might not have been in position to pull off the comeback against Gordon's old team. The veteran back's ability in the passing game is a factor in why he's getting the lion's share of the touches for Denver, but don't be surprised if the coaching staff looks to give Phillip Lindsay a few more carries in the coming weeks. Lindsay is averaging 6.4 yards per carry this season compared to Gordon's 4.2. They'll both have their hands full Sunday against a solid Atlanta run defense.

Hasty carried the ball 12 times for 29 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Seahawks. He added one reception for two yards.

Hasty accounted for 12 of the team's 22 rushing attempts, leading the backfield. However, he failed to produce much with the opportunity, averaging only 2.4 yards per attempt with his longest rush going for only five yards. Hasty salvaged his performance with a one-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter. With Tevin Coleman (knee) suffering a setback, Hasty should serve a substantial role again in a Week 9 matchup against the Packers on Thursday.

Perine carried 10 times for 32 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for a two-yard gain during Sunday's 31-20 win over the Titans.

With Joe Mixon (foot) out, Perine saw his most action of the season and capitalized with a one-yard touchdown plunge in the second quarter. Gio Bernard also acquitted himself quite well and scored touchdowns of his own, though Perine remained a factor in the running game throughout the contest. Mixon could return to face the Steelers in Week 10 after the upcoming bye, which would send Perine back to a reserve role and fantasy irrelevance.

Kamara carried the ball 12 times for 67 yards and caught nine of 13 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Bears.

Without Michael Thomas (hamstring) and Emmanuel Sanders (COVID) in the lineup once again, Kamara was the favorite option for Drew Brees, leading the Saints in receptions, receiving yards and targets in addition to being the team's leading rusher on the afternoon. As was the case last week, however, he was kept out of the end zone, with Jared Cook and Taysom Hill catching Brees' TD passes in this one. Kamara has amassed triple-digit scrimmage yards in six straight games, but he faces a tough challenge next week against a Buccaneers defense that held him to 67 combined yards -- albeit with two touchdowns -- back in Week 1.

Patterson rushed once for four yards and caught two passes for one additional yard in the Bears' 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Patterson has failed to surpass 13 rushing and receiving yards in five of his last six games. Aside from leagues that award points for return yardage, his current fantasy value is minimal.