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Sims rushed once for three yards and brought in three of five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Falcons.

Sims saw just one touch in the running game for the second straight game despite Doug Martin exiting the game early to be evaluated for a concussion. However, he was able to log a trio of catches for a third straight contest, keeping him modestly but consistently involved in the offense. The 27-year-old could see a slight uptick in the ground game Week 13 versus the Packers if Martin remains sidelined, but it's clear his role in the Buccaneers offense is decidedly tipped towards the air attack.

Mack had four carries for 11 yards and two receptions for 20 yards, but was part of a key fumble near his own end zone in Sunday's loss to Tennessee. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was charged with the fumble on a pitch, but Mack had it in his hands and dropped the ball.

Mack played just 19 snaps and didn't get a target or carry after his key third-quarter fumble. It's possible he may lose playing time next week due to the fumble, but the Colts would be better served to give him experience ahead of 2018. Besides, Mack hasn't had previous issues with ball security.

Rawls only played one snap on offense in Sunday's 24-13 win over the 49ers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Rawls would re-enter the running-back rotation with Mike Davis (groin) unavailable. Rawls avoided the inactive list, but he didn't have a meaningful role and could soon find himself back in street clothes with Davis having a shot to return Week 13 against the Eagles. Eddie Lacy and J.D. McKissic handled the backfield work in San Francisco.

Drake figures to take on a larger workload Week 13 against the Broncos in the likely absence of Damien Williams (shoulder), James Walker of ESPN.com reports.

With Williams suffering a shoulder injury and third-string back Senorise Perry exiting due to a concussion, Drake was left as Miami's only healthy running back by the fourth quarter of Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Patriots. He finished with only nine carries for 20 yards and three catches for 27 yards and a touchdown on four targets, as the Dolphins were forced to abandon their running game by the time Williams left. Given that Williams and Drake have been splitting work pretty evenly since Jay Ajayi was traded, the 2016 third-round pick now appears primed for a heavy workload. The timing isn't exactly ideal as the Dolphins prepare to face a Denver team that allows just 3.2 yards per carry, but Drake should get ample work in the passing game to help make up for any struggles on the ground. The Dolphins presumably will sign at least one running back this week.

Williams (shoulder) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Broncos at the very least, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

This supports a report that first surfaced after Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Patriots suggesting that Williams, who dislocated his shoulder in the contest, would require an extended absence. Williams had been splitting work with Kenyan Drake, who was left as the only healthy running back by the end of Sunday's game. The Dolphins presumably will sign one or two running backs this week, but any additions won't necessarily pose a major threat to Drake's workload. Third-string back Senorise Perry left the loss to the Patriots in the first half after he suffered a concussion while blocking on special teams.

Cunningham hauled in one pass for nine yards while losing a yard on his only rushing attempt in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Eagles.

Even though the Bears were playing with a significant deficit for the majority of this contest, Cunningham was targeted just twice. He's yet to touch the football more than five times in any game this season, making him a low-upside fantasy option.

Breida carried the ball once for 12 yards and added another 12 on his lone reception in Sunday's 24-13 loss to Seattle.

Coming off the best rushing performance of his young career, Breida returned to a limited role in this one. His lack of touches can be attributed to a score that remained relatively close for the first three quarters of action, a game script that usually results in head coach Kyle Shanahan relying more heavily on his lead back, Carlos Hyde, as opposed to getting Breida involved. The 22-year-old should theoretically be more involved against the struggling Bears next week, but there simply isn't enough guaranteed volume for the rookie to be relied upon in fantasy so long as Hyde remains ahead of him on the depth chart.

Williams carried 21 times for 66 yards and a touchdown while catching four of five targets for 69 yards and another touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Steelers.

Williams put the Packers on top early by catching a short pass and weaving his way to the end zone for what was ultimately a 54-yard touchdown reception. However, he was relatively inefficient outside of that explosive play, as Williams averaged just 3.8 yards on his 24 other touches. In fact, it's unlikely he did enough to secure his claim on the starting gig with Ty Montgomery (ribs) looking to be closing in on a return. However, Williams received 21 of the Packers' 23 designed carries Sunday and would likely remain in a workhorse role if Montgomery can't make it back for the Week 13 date with Tampa Bay.

Drake rushed nine times for 20 yards and brought in three of four targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Patriots. He also lost a fumble.

Drake assumed true lead-back duties once Damien Williams (shoulder) and Senorise Perry (concussion) were knocked out of the contest, but his one impact play came through the air. The second-year back brought in an eight-yard touchdown pass from Matt Moore early in the fourth quarter, the first receiving score of Drake's career. With the news surfacing after the game that Williams could miss extended time, Drake may be in for a starter's workload for the balance of the campaign and make for an intriguing late-season grab off the wire for owners in shallower formats that may not have needed him. He'll look to up his overall numbers in what should be expanded opportunity against the Broncos in Week 13.

Patterson caught three of four pass attempts for 72 yards in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Broncos.

Patterson only saw one target in the first half but connected all three times he was thrown to in the second, after Michael Crabtree (ejection) and Amari Cooper (concussion) were forced from the game. The 26-year-old's 54-yard catch late in the fourth quarter gave the Raiders the first down they needed to put the game away. If either Crabtree or Cooper is unable to play in Week 13, Patterson would stand to benefit again versus the Giants.