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Mixon rushed 19 times for 44 yards and a touchdown while catching all four of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 22-6 win over the Jets.

Mixon powered in a five-yard touchdown in the second quarter for his second rushing score in the past three weeks following a nine-game drought in that category to start the season. He has three receiving touchdowns this season, but Mixon had been in a lull with only three receptions over the past three games combined before tying his season high with four catches in this one. Andy Dalton coming back under center should benefit Mixon moving forward, as Dalton has shown more willingness to check the ball down to the running back than Ryan Finley did in his three-game stint at quarterback. Up next for Mixon and the Bengals is a Week 14 trip to Cleveland.

Mostert rushed 19 times for 146 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for eight yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Baltimore.

Mostert took advantage of Matt Breida's (ankle) continued absence, serving as the much more effective half of a backfield platoon with Tevin Coleman and ultimately out-touching Coleman, 21-6. He broke free for a 40-yard touchdown in the second quarter en route to his first career 100-yard rushing performance. Breida could be ready to return against the Saints in Week 14, but Mostert likely will remain involved in the offense after this stellar showing, possibly at Coleman's expense.

Conner (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

With Conner still sidelined, Benny Snell profiles as the team's lead back in Week 13 after rushing 21 times for 98 yards in last weekend's 16-10 win over the Bengals. Meanwhile, Jaylen Samuels should see his share of work Sunday as a pass catcher out of the Steelers' backfield. Additionally, Kerrith Whyte and Trey Edmunds could also factor into the team's Conner replacement plan against Cleveland.

Breida (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday at Baltimore, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Breida set himself up to end a two-game absence with limited practices all week, but despite an early report from Adam Schefter of ESPN that he'd do just that, the 49ers have opted for a cautious approach. In essence, the team wants him back to full capacity for a Week 14 visit to New Orleans, per Schefter. With Breida sidelined again, San Francisco's backfield will be led by Tevin Coleman, while Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson scoop up any reps that remain.

Breida (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, is expected to sit out the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Schefter previously reported Saturday that Breida was in line to play, but both he and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network are now relaying that the running back is on track for a third consecutive absence. Confirmation on Breida's status will come at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET, when the 49ers release their inactive list.

Breida (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, isn't expected to play in the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Rapoport's report differs from one issued hours earlier by Adam Schefter of ESPN that suggested Breida would play, so it would appear there's some uncertainty about the running back's Week 13 status. In any case, Breida seems unlikely to wrestle away the lead role in the backfield from Tevin Coleman if he does play, given that he was only a limited participant in practice this week. If Breida sits out, added snaps and touches would be in store for reserve backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson.

Breida (ankle), who is listed as questionable on the 49ers' official injury report, is expected to play in Sunday's game in Baltimore, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Breida has missed the last two games due to the injury but was able to return to practice this week on a limited basis. Assuming he's good to go, Breida will poach touches from lead back Tevin Coleman, while reserve backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson could also see smaller roles.

Sanders is expected to once again handle the lead role out of the Eagles backfield after Jordan Howard (shoulder) was ruled out prior to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Howard is now slated to miss his third straight contest with a shoulder injury. The Eagles had opted not to rule out their nominal starting running back until hours before kickoff in either of the previous two games, so it's a bit surprising to see the organization make the decision early this week, but it's a benefit to Sanders' fantasy owners considering their opponent, the Dolphins, have allowed at least 100 rushing yards in all but two games this season. Jay Ajayi, who saw six carries last week, figures to be in the mix as well, but considering Sanders out-snapped his teammate 64 to nine in Week 12, it's fair to say the rookie should once again be the critical focus on an Eagles offense that could also be without Zach Ertz (hamstring).

Barner caught both of his targets for six receiving yards and registered a 47-yard kick return during Thursday's 26-18 loss to the Saints.

The 29-year-old special teams dynamo has seen an uptick in offensive involvement over the past three weeks, but the volume still has been nowhere near a level that would merit considering him as a weekly starter in fantasy lineups. He's garnered two offensive touches in each of Atlanta's past three games after commanding three total touches between Weeks 1 and 10, but Barner's consistent special teams role, as well as the presence of other serviceable running backs on the roster, will continue to limit his workload moving forward. Barner will continue to serve as a change-of-pace option to Devonta Freeman and Brian Hill in Week 14 when the Falcons take on the Panthers' bottom-six rush defense.

Edmonds (hamstring) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams, Mike Jurecki of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The Cardinals listed Edmonds as a full participant in practice Friday for the second straight day, clearing the way for him to return to game action after a four-week hiatus. He'll rejoin an Arizona backfield that looks quite different from the last time he was healthy, as trade-deadline pickup Kenyan Drake has since taken over as the lead option. With Drake expected to garner the starting nod again in Week 13, Edmonds and David Johnson will vie for the primary backup duties.