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Gordon carried the ball 16 times for 113 yards and a touchdown, and also caught one of his four targets for 10 yards in the 25-17 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

Gordon didn't appear to be fazed by a hamstring injury that caused him to miss a Week 7 contest in London against the Titans, bursting for three carries of 20 yards or more throughout Sunday's game. Gordon surprisingly only recorded one reception given he had caught at least two passes in every other game this season, but that could be attributed to the team's reliance on intermediate crossing routes, which seemed to be open all afternoon. Easily one of the top fantasy options on a weekly basis, Gordon should have another strong outing against the Raiders next week.

Kamara carried 19 times for 82 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Rams. He also caught four of five targets for 34 yards and a touchdown during the 45-35 win.

Kamara starred in the first quarter, contributing an 11-yard touchdown run before adding a 16-yard reception for a score. He added a 1-yard plunge into the end zone just before halftime and played a large role in the second half with his team looking to protect a lead. Encouragingly for Kamara's fantasy owners, he tied his season high in carries despite the fact that Mark Ingram (nine carries) was healthy and available throughout. He wasn't quite as involved as a receiver as he sometimes is, but that likely had to do with New Orleans playing from ahead for most of the day. Kamara is now up to 11 touchdowns through eight games this season and should be an elite fantasy option next Sunday against the Bengals.

Penny rushed four times for 11 yards and caught all three targets for 13 yards and zero touchdowns in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chargers.

Penny rushed once on the Seahawks' first drive, proving he was part of their game plan before Chris Carson left with a hip injury. Still, Mike Davis (22 touches) benefited from Carson's absence, leaving Penny with another disappointing outing. If Carson's injury keeps him out in Week 10 against the Rams, Penny may receive more chances.

Patterson (neck) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Packers

With Sony Michel (knee) inactive, Patterson is a candidate to see added snaps out of the Patriots' backfield Sunday night, while James White handles his high volume change-of-pace/pass-catching duties and Kenjon Barner is on hand in reserve. Patterson surprisingly led New England in carries (10 for 38 yards) in the team's Week 8 win over the Bills, so he's an option for those with the flexibility to plug him into a flex spot in place of either Michel or tight end Rob Gronkowski (back/ankle).

Murray rushed 10 times for 31 yards and a touchdown while catching his lone target for 16 yards in Sunday's 24-9 win over the Lions.

Murray was outplayed by the returning Dalvin Cook (hamstring), who turned 10 carries and four catches into 109 scrimmage yards. Despite his lack of yardage by comparison, the veteran running back managed to salvage his fantasy day thanks to a one-yard rushing score on the opening drive. Murray could see his role drastically decrease after Minnesota's Week 10 bye if Cook's deemed healthy enough to operate as the primary backfield option.

Drake carried three times for nine yards and caught four of six targets for an additional 26 yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

Drake was an afterthought in the running game, watching as Frank Gore received 20 carries on the day. He was the more involved of the two backs in the passing game, but he averaged just 4.3 yards per target in what was an underwhelming performance. Drake had enjoyed a fair amount of success over the last four games, making this poor effort even more frustrating for his fantasy owners. He'll look to get back on track in Week 10 against the Packers.

McCaffrey rushed 17 times for 79 yards and two touchdowns and brought in five of six targets for 78 yards in the Panthers' 42-28 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

For a change, McCaffrey got a chance to convert some touchdown opportunities inside the five-yard line, an area of the field where quarterback Cam Newton has often been the preferred option. The 2017 first-round pick scored on short runs inside the five-yard line in the first half, and also paced the team in receiving yardage on the day for good measure. McCaffrey has flashed robust touchdown equity the last two games, as he's crossed the goal line on four occasions overall during that span. He's also encouragingly logged double-digit carries in two straight contests, a trend fantasy owners hope continues when the Panthers tangle with the Steelers in a Week 10 interconference road tilt.

Cook (hamstring) rushed 10 times for 89 yards and caught all four of his targets for 20 more in Sunday's 24-9 win over the Lions.

The majority of Cook's yardage came on a 70-yard run in the second quarter, but he got tackled on the five-yard line. Prior to that, Cook watched fellow running back Latavius Murray score from one yard out in the first quarter. Minnesota unsurprisingly eased Cook back in, giving both him and Murray 10 carries apiece in the second-year running back's first action since Week 4. Expect the workload distribution to skew much more heavily in Cook's favor coming out of the team's Week 10 bye.

Chubb carried the ball 22 times for 85 yards and scored a touchdown during Sunday's 37-21 loss to the Chiefs. He also caught his only target for five yards.

Since taking over the starting job for the jettisoned Carlos Hyde in Week 7, Chubb has averaged 3.9 yards per carry and has yet to eclipse the century mark. However, his workload and knack for finding the end zone makes him a solid play in fantasy formats, especially considering no one on Cleveland's roster is challenging him for carries. The rookie running back will look to keep it up in Week 10 against a Falcons defense that allows 112 rushing yards per game.

Conner rushed 24 times for 107 yards while adding seven catches for 56 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Sunday's 23-16 win over Baltimore.

Conner got into the end zone on a seven-yard reception in the first quarter and ended up topping 100 yards on the ground for the fourth consecutive game. With Le'Veon Bell still yet to report due to a contract dispute, the Steelers have had no problem giving Conner all the work he can handle, much to the delight of his fantasy owners. Pittsburgh will be right back in action Thursday, so it's unlikely Bell reports by the time the Panthers come to town in Week 10.