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Damien Williams RB | ARI
Chiefs' Damien Williams: Logs one carry against Patriots
Williams rushed just once for one yard during Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Williams finished the night with just three offensive snaps in total, though he did play 27 snaps on special teams. He should continue to serve mainly as a special teams contributor for the Chiefs, but things could change if injuries arise ahead of him on the depth chart.
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Matt Breida RB | SF
49ers' Matt Breida: Gets 14 touches versus Packers
Breida rushed 14 times for 61 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 33-30 loss to the Packers.
Breida surprisingly overcame ankle and shoulder injuries to suit up Monday, leaving backup Alfred Morris without any touches on the night. In fact, it was unknown teammate Raheem Mostert who led the Niners with 12 carries for 87 yards. Nonetheless, Breida showed his toughness in playing Monday, averaging over four yards per carry for a fifth straight game while handling a season high in carries to boot.
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Raheem Mostert RB | LV
49ers' Raheem Mostert: Leads team in rushing yards
Mostert rushed 12 times for 87 yards in Monday night's 33-30 loss to the Packers.
Mostert emerged out of nowhere to lead the Niners in rushing attempts. Of course, that came after leading tailback Matt Breida surprisingly overcame an ankle issue and bruiser Alfred Morris garnered no carries Monday. Considering those circumstances, it'll be interesting to see if Mostert's fine performance earns him further run in the week ahead.
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Aaron Jones RB | MIN
Packers' Aaron Jones: Carries eight times
Jones rushed eight times for 41 yards Monday in the Packers' 33-30 win over the 49ers.
Jones drew the starting assignment over Jamaal Williams and barely missed out on a touchdown on Green Bay's first drive of the game. The shifty tailback still led the Packers in carries and rushing yards, continuing to make his claim for a larger workload. While he didn't catch any passes Monday, Jones' ability should warrant consideration for more activity when Green Bay reconvenes from its Week 7 bye.
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Gus Edwards RB | LAC
Ravens' Gus Edwards: Posts 42 yards in NFL debut
Edwards had 10 carries for 42 yards in his regular-season debut against the Titans.
With De'Lance Turner (hamstring) hitting IR, Edwards was brought up from the practice squad over the weekend and performed capably against a surprisingly shaky Titans run defense. His 10 carries were the second-most on the team behind Alex Collins and were nine more than Javorius Allen had on the day. That said, Allen is still the true No. 2 back behind Collins, and Edwards' workload likely had more to do with the Ravens running out the clock in a rout than anything else. Edwards figures to stick on the roster for now as the No. 3 option out of the Baltimore backfield.
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Matt Breida RB | SF
49ers' Matt Breida: Active Week 6
Breida (shoulder/ankle) is listed as active Monday in Green Bay.
Breida has progressed from 'doubtful' in the mind of coach Kyle Shanahan last Monday to active within the span of a week. Due to the number of injuries that have befallen him the past few months, Breida may be on a pitch count, though, especially with Alfred Morris available to the backfield.
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Nick Chubb RB | HOU
Browns' Nick Chubb: Productive in small role
Chubb ran the ball three times for 25 yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Chargers.
Chubb was on the field for just seven offensive snaps, though his production -- 8.3 yards per carry -- didn't go unnoticed by his head coach. During his Monday press conference, Hue Jackson suggested that the Browns need to give Chubb more opportunities in the rushing game. The rookie running back hasn't carried the ball more than three times in a game this season, but his 16 attempts for 173 yards and two touchdowns overall suggests he deserves more work. We'll see if Chubb's work load increases on Sunday against the Buccaneers.
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Jalen Simmons RB | LAC
Jalen Simmons: Cut from practice squad
The Cardinals cut Simmons from their practice squad Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Simmons was replaced by Brandon Wilds. Simmons has yet to suit up for a game through three NFL seasons.
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Brandon Wilds RB | JAC
Brandon Wilds: Lands on Cardinals' practice squad
Wilds signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Wilds replaces running back Jalen Simmons on the team's practice squad. Wilds likely won't be activated unless there's an injury to David Johnson, Chase Edmonds or T.J. Logan.
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Matt Breida RB | SF
49ers' Matt Breida: Expected to suit up Monday
Breida (shoulder/ankle) is expected to play Monday at Green Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Initially considered doubtful to play Week 6 by coach Kyle Shanahan just one week ago, Breida seemingly has progressed enough to gain clearance to suit up. If he does, Breida likely will be in some sort of timeshare with veteran running back Alfred Morris.