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Rodgers returned one kickoff for 21 yards and did not log any touches from scrimmage during the Buccaneers' 48-10 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

The veteran running back did play on 13 offensive snaps, but with second-round pick Ronald Jones II active, he didn't see any carries. Sunday's backfield depth chart could be the norm moving forward, meaning that Rodgers should continue retaining active status at the expense of rookie Shaun Wilson and serving as the primary kick returner.

Although he was used on special teams, Cunningham didn't receive an offensive touch in the Bears' victory over the Buccaneers.

Cunningham has had just a single touch through four games. Unless the team suffers injuries at running back, it appears his offensive role will be minimal.

Conner rushed nine times for 19 yards during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Ravens. He also secured three of seven targets for 25 yards with one two-point conversion.

The Steelers fell behind early and weren't able to commit to the run in the first half. The Baltimore defense then shut out the Pittsburgh offense in the second half, and Conner ultimately was unable to do much with his limited workload. While his inefficiency (3.03 YPC since Week 1) is becoming a concern, the running back's fantasy stock is more significantly dinged by the fact that Conner -- unlike Le'Veon Bell (contract dispute) -- doesn't appear to have the receiving chops to be productive when the Steelers are playing from behind. This trend is a concern for Conner's Week 5 outlook when the Steelers take on an explosive Falcons offense.

Ekeler rushed eight times for 25 yards and caught two passes for 31 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-27 win over San Francisco.

It was a season-low yardage total for Ekeler, but he still salvaged his day with a 22-yard catch for a second-quarter touchdown. After coming into the game averaging 8.1 YPC, the 23-year-old was held to just 3.1 in this contest. He'll continue to handle change-of-pace duties behind Melvin Gordon at home against Oakland in Week 5.

Chubb carried three times for 105 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 45-42 overtime loss to the Raiders.

Virtually all of Chubb's production came on long touchdown runs of 63 and 41 yards in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. He was much more effective than starter Carlos Hyde, but the veteran still finished with 22 carries and a touchdown of his own. Hyde should dominate the touches again next Sunday against the Ravens, but Chubb could enjoy a few extra carries after this electric performance if the former struggles again.

Gordon rushed 15 times for 104 yards and caught seven of his 10 targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-27 win over the 49ers. He also added a two-point conversion.

Gordon caught a six-yard pass from Philip Rivers to cap off the Chargers' first drive of the second half for a 23-17 lead. Later on in the same quarter, the 25-year-old was very fortunate not to lose a fumble close to the San Francisco end zone. The performance marked Gordon's first 100-yard rushing effort of the season and his third straight game with a touchdown. He'll look to keep rolling Week 5 at home against Oakland.

Hines ran for 10 yards on four carries and added nine catches, 63 yards and two touchdowns in the air during Sunday's 37-34 loss to Houston.

Hines' second touchdown came during the closing moments of regulation as he snatched a nine-yard pass from Andrew Luck right in front of the end zone and slipped in for what would be the game-tying touchdown. Hines, like his stablemates, has struggled running the ball thus far this season, but has emerged as a quality receiver out of the backfield with 5.5 receptions per game. Given the Colts' difficulty with running the ball, a short-passing-game option like Hines is particularly valuable. He next takes on a Patriots pass defense that had struggled until a rebound game Week 4.

Breida rushed nine times for 39 yards and caught all three of his targets for 32 additional yards in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Chargers.

It's an impressive effort given how badly it looked like Breida had twisted his knee in Week 3. The 23-year-old saw five more carries than Alfred Morris, who was reportedly the more banged-up of the two backs entering the game. However, the Georgia Southern product also exited this contest briefly to have his shoulder examined, so he may now be dealing with multiple injuries. It looks like he pulled through healthy enough, though, and he should be able to go Week 5 at home against Arizona.

Kamara rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries while catching five of nine targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 33-18 win over the Giants.

Kamara carried New Orleans' offense on a rare off day from Drew Brees, scampering into the end zone from distances of nine, four and 49 yards. He's now racked up five rushing touchdowns this season to go with one receiving score. Even with Mark Ingram due back from his suspension Week 5, Kamara should still be a major force as both a runner and receiver against the Redskins on Monday Night Football.

Henry rushed for 24 yards on eight carries and added seven yards on two catches during Sunday's 26-23 win over the Eagles.

The yardage total matched Henry's season low as Marcus Mariota was thrust into the role of the team's leading rusher. Despite the ability to barrel through defenders, Henry is averaging just over three yards per carry so far this year, more than a full yard below his career average. Given the fact that he has yet to find the end zone and provides relatively little in the passing game, he is more like Tennessee's No. 2 back from a production standpoint.