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Breida (eye) did not receive another carry after getting poked in the eye in the second half Sunday, finishing with eight carries for 35 yards in a 9-0 win over Washington.

Breida was cleared to return after being evaluated mid-game, so fantasy owners shouldn't be concerned outside of the pedestrian stat line. The 24-year-old has seen a slight drop in usage since Tevin Coleman returned from injury three weeks ago (10.7 carries per game compared to 13.7 prior). Breida remains the "1B" in this powerful rushing offense, but those invested in the speedy back are hoping for a signature breakaway play against a tough Carolina front Sunday after two lackluster weeks.

Bawden logged seven offensive snaps during Sunday's 42-30 loss to Minnesota.

Bawden popped up on the injury report last week due to a back issue. While the fullback was active, this was his lowest amount of playing time all season and just the second time all year he wasn't targeted in the passing game. Bawden isn't much of a statistical contributor anyway, but his full availability could become even more important if Kerryon Johnson (knee) is forced to miss any games.

Penny didn't record a touch in Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Ravens.

Penny returned to the lineup after missing Week 6's game with a hamstring injury, but it appears the Seahawks only planned to use Penny in case of emergency. That never surfaced, as Chris Carson piled up 21 carries and three catches while C.J. Prosise garnered one rush for 17 yards. Carson wasn't efficient with just 3.1 YPC, but the Seahawks' offensive line provided no help. Still, if Carson isn't ripping off big gains, Penny should have a role, albeit a limited one, in the backfield rotation when he's fully healthy. He'll look to get into the fold Week 8 against the Falcons.

Pollard carried the ball eight times for 28 yards in Sunday's win over the Eagles.

The eight touches represented his biggest workload since his Week 3 explosion against the Dolphins, but they still didn't lead to much production. Pollard can be explosive, but unless Ezekiel Elliott gets hurt his minimal usage doesn't offer much fantasy value.

Zenner rushed once for one yard, adding a six-yard reception in the Saints' 36-25 win over the Bears on Sunday.

The new addition was barely visible despite the absence of Alvin Kamara (ankle), as Latavius Murray was handed the ball 27 times and rumbled for 119 rushing yards and two touchdowns. With Kamara's return imminent, Zenner is little more than a depth player for New Orleans if he even keeps his roster spot, leaving him off the fantasy map in almost all formats.

Elliott ran the ball 22 times for 111 yards and a touchdown, adding 36 more yards on six receptions (seven targets) in Sunday's 37-10 win over the Eagles.

The Cowboys were in desperate need of a win after dropping three consecutive contests, so coach Jason Garrett turned to his star back early and often in a blowout victory. Elliott had plenty of lanes to plow through (5.0 yards per carry) with the healthy return of starting tackles Tyron Smith and La'el Collins. The 24-year-old has been putting up RB1 numbers through six games (602 yards and six touchdowns), but we could see an uptick in production after the team's Week 8 bye now that Dallas' offensive line is the healthiest it has been all year.

Henry rushed the ball 22 times for 90 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 against the Chargers. He also added one reception for 18 yards.

Henry didn't break free from the Chargers defense regularly, with his longest run of the game picking up just 12 yards. However, he amassed 20 carries for the third time in his last four games, providing him with volume to cover up his lack of efficiency. His most impactful run came late in the fourth quarter, when he scored on an 11-yard run for what turned out to be the game-winning score. Henry will clearly remain an integral part of the Titans' offense with Ryan Tannehill under center, though his lack of involvement in the passing game will cap his potential upside. In addition, Henry will draw a tough matchup against the Buccaneers' stout run defense in Week 8.

Ekeler rushed the ball five times for seven yards but added seven receptions on eight targets for 118 yards and a touchdown against the Titans in Week 7.

Ekeler was out-touched by Melvin Gordon 19 to 12 but was much more explosive with his opportunities. While both were shut down in the run game, Ekeler hauled in six passes that went for more than 10 yards. His afternoon was highlighted by a 41-yard score, though he also just missed a second touchdown reception on a play ruled a touchdown on the field prior to being overturned and called down just shy of the end zone. While the Chargers are insistent on feeding the ball to Melvin Gordon, Ekeler has continuously shown the ability to break off big plays when given the opportunity.

Gordon rushed the ball 16 times for 32 yards and logged a receiving touchdown in Week 7 against the Titans. He totaled minus-3 yards on his two catches.

The Chargers tried to get Gordon into a rhythm early on, forcing him 12 of his 16 carries in the first half. However, he managed just 28 rushing yards on those attempts, causing the team to move away from the run game after halftime. In addition to the poor efficiency, Gordon also lost a fumble at the goal line with 19 seconds remaining in the game to secure defeat for the Chargers. While he has clearly been the team's top back over Austin Ekeler since returning in Week 5 against Denver, Gordon has averaged just 2.25 yards per carry. Given his critical error in Week 7 and his inability to hit long runs, it wouldn't be particularly surprising to see the Chargers give Ekeler a few extra looks Week 8 against the Bears.

Williams logged two carries for one yard and hauled in both of his targets for another five yards Thursday against the Broncos.

Williams has maintained a minor offensive role even after the return of Damien Williams, but it's not enough for him to warrant fantasy ownership as much more than a handcuff at this point. Still, the fact that he's basically matching Damien in snap counts indicates he could sport some fantasy value should one of the other two miss time.