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Patterson (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Broncos.

Patterson's usage has swung wildly on a weekly basis as a Raider. As evidence, he earned 87.7 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 8 when Seth Roberts was sidelined, but just 9.4 of those same snaps when Roberts returned one game later. With his practice reps decreasing from full Wednesday to none Friday, Patterson appears to be a true question mark in advance of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. EDT kickoff.

Zenner rushed once for six yards during Thursday's 30-23 loss to the Vikings.

Zenner was only active due to Dwayne Washington's (hip) absence. Even when he does suit up, Zenner doesn't get many opportunities.

Abdullah rushed six times for 14 yards and caught three of five targets for 29 yards during Thursday's 30-23 loss to the Vikings.

Abdullah hadn't seen fewer than 10 carries in any game this season, let alone fewer than 10 total touches. His diminished workload can be chalked up to the difficult matchup with a Vikings defense that's allowed just 3.4 yards per carry, along with the fact the Lions fell behind early and may not have had the opportunity to run as often as they would've liked. However, it also wouldn't be much of a surprise if the Detroit coaching staff has realized that Abdullah's been completely ineffective of late -- he's topped 2.5 YPC just once in his past five games. No matter the case, the slumping Nebraska product will be tough to insert into starting lineups when the Lions travel to Baltimore in Week 13.

Ekeler carried the ball six times for 15 yards and also caught all three of his targets for 55 yards in Thursday's 28-6 win over the Cowboys.

Ekeler did most of his damage through the air Thursday, at one point splitting out wide during a critical possession in the third quarter and hauling in a 38-yard reception against an overmatched linebacker. The undrafted rookie has quietly put together an impressive campaign, but his fantasy value remains limited so long as Melvin Gordon continues to take the bulk of the team's carries.

Perine racked up 100 yards on 24 carries to go along with three receptions for 30 yards in Thursday's 20-10 win over the Giants.

With fellow running back Chris Thompson (lower leg) placed on injured reserve, Perine saw the bulk of the work in the backfield on Thanksgiving. He handled lead-back duties well, as he contributed an efficient 4.2 yards per rush. The rookie, who was coming off his first career 100-yard rushing game, now has two in a row and will attempt to make it three in the Redskins' Week 13 matchup versus the Cowboys.

Gordon carried the ball 21 times for 65 yards and caught three passes for 23 yards in the Chargers' 28-6 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.

Gordon was rarely needed Thursday, as the Chargers absolutely decimated their opposition through the air. The third-year running back has now posted a yards-per-carry average under 3.5 seven times in 11 games this season, but his modest receiving numbers and nine total touchdowns likely have been a saving grace for fantasy owners who invested heavily in Gordon. Meanwhile, the 24-year-old does appear to have a firm grasp on the majority of the carries out of the team's backfield, toting the ball 21 times in Week 12 compared to explosive backup Austin Ekeler's six carries. Within the context of the Chargers dangerous offense, that alone should provide Gordon with a degree of fantasy utility for the rest of the season.

Perine (finger) is active for Thursday's game against the Giants.

Perine is slated for lead-back duty moving forward due to season-ending injuries to Chris Thompson (lower leg) and Rob Kelley (ankle). After the first 100-yard performance of his career Sunday at New Orleans, Perine will be seeking to do the same against a New York defense that has given up 107.3 rushing yards per game to running backs in 2017.

Patterson (hip) was limited at practice Thursday.

Patterson remains behind Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree in the Raiders' wideout pecking order, but he could push Seth Roberts for a share of the No. 3 role down the stretch, assuming his addition to the injury report Thursday is the result of a minor ailment.

McKinnon rushed 13 times for just 23 yards and caught a 31-yard reception during Thursday's 30-23 win over Detroit.

After getting out to a 13-point lead early, the Minnesota game script wasn't favorable for McKinnon's skill set and role in the offense. His only catch came on the Vikings' second drive, and he primarily rushed in obvious running situations all afternoon. Additionally, for the third consecutive week, Latavius Murray ran for more yards per attempt and received more red-zone carries. It's not all doom and gloom for McKinnon, but his value appears to be becoming more reliant on his work in the passing game, which hurts his game-to-game fantasy floor.

Murray rushed 20 times for 84 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 30-23 win over Detroit.

Somewhat quietly, Murray has now compiled 399 rushing yards and five scores through his past five games. He continues to split snaps and carries with Jerick McKinnon, but the timeshare hasn't significantly hindered the fantasy value of either back. After all, a two-man committee in a high-volume rushing attack still provides plenty of opportunities. Additionally, Murray's value is buoyed by his usage near the goal line, as he's now up to 27 red-zone carries through the past eight games.