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Cook ran for 110 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, while adding four receptions for 33 yards during Sunday's 34-14 win against the Raiders.

The third-year back is off to an absolutely electrifying start to the 2019 campaign, averaging 151.3 scrimmage yards per game with four total touchdowns through three weeks of play. Cook has re-established his explosive playing style since recovering from ACL and hamstring injuries that dulled his production over the past two seasons, leading the NFL in 20-plus yard carries entering Week 3, and picking up five or more yards on nine of his 16 rushes against the Raiders on Sunday. In his upcoming Week 4 matchup, Cook will face a Bears defense that is yet to concede a rushing touchdown this season.

Barner left Sunday's game against Indianapolis, and is being evaluated for a possible concussion, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Barner is the second Atlanta running back to suffer a head injury Sunday, with Ito Smith diagnosed with a concussion already. Expect the team to comment on Barner's status following the game or in the coming days, but Devonta Freeman is the only healthy running back left on the roster for the remainder of the game.

Homer will be the third running back behind Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Saints with Rashaad Penny (hamstring) declared inactive for the contest.

The rookie sixth-round pick may not get many opportunities for playing time this season, but Penny's absence opens the door for at least a nominal amount of carries behind Carson and Prosise. The University of Miami product flashed in preseason with a team-leading 6.3 yards per carry average, helping him secure a roster spot at final cuts.

Penny (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 tilt against the Saints.

Penny's absence has been expected for about the last 48 hours after the 2018 first-round pick hurt his hamstring in Friday's practice. The Seahawks have stated Penny's injury is not overly serious, but they'll play it safe and have C.J. Prosise and Travis Homer serve as complementary options behind Chris Carson.

Freeman, who was forced out of Sunday's game against the Packers with a shoulder injury, was able to return to the contest.

Freeman therefore will resume his duties in Denver's Week 3 backfield, working in tandem with Phillip Lindsay, following his temporary exit from Sunday's tilt.

Freeman was forced out of Sunday's game against the Packers with a shoulder injury, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

Prior to his exit, Freeman had logged three carries for three yards. Phillip Lindsay will head Denver's backfield in his absence, with Devontae Booker on hand in a reserve role.

Williams was working out first in the Chiefs' running-back drills during pregame warmups, signaling that he may garner the start Sunday against the Ravens, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

With normal No. 1 back Damien Williams (knee) sidelined, the Chiefs will be forced to break in a new starter for the matchup between division leaders. Veteran LeSean McCoy is listed second on the depth chart and was expected to draw the starting nod, but the Chiefs could choose to limit his workload while he nurses a sore ankle that left him visibly gimpy when he reported to the stadium Sunday. If McCoy is in fact limited, Williams and Darwin Thompson - who was second in line during warmups -- could be on tap to handle the bulk of the snaps out of the backfield.

Ollison (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 tilt against the Colts.

The reserve running back will take a seat for the third time in as many games to open the season. Devonta Freeman has generated career-low efficiency over the first two games of 2019 while averaging 2.2 yards per carry, but coach Dan Quinn apparently is content with Freeman, Ito Smith and return specialist Kenjon Barner constituting his backfield for at least another week.

Williams (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Williams was a full participant in the Colts' final two practices of the week, but that wasn't enough for him to avoid a questionable designation heading into the weekend. Though his absence Sunday will be attributed to the injury, it's possible the Colts simply didn't have a need to keep Williams active with three other running backs (Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins) available for the contest. Williams' Colts debut will have to wait for at least another week.

Harris is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

With James White unavailable Sunday, Harris will suit up for his first regular-season game as a pro. The rookie could see some touches working behind lead back Sony Michel, but we'd expect Rex Burkhead to be the player who absorbs the bulk of White's usual change-of-pace duties.