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Murray rushed for 68 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown in Sunday's 38-30 win over Washington.

Murray got Minnesota on the board early with a one-yard plunge in the first quarter, his second touchdown in the past three games. Murray seems to have evened the score for, or maybe even taken, the role of Minnesota's top back in recent weeks. In the first two games after Dalvin Cook's ACL injury, Murray trailed Jerick McKinnon in touches 42 to 30. In the three games since, however, Murray has either matched or beaten out McKinnon in touches each contest, garnering a 55-49 edge overall. More importantly, he's found the end zone twice in that time as compared to McKinnon's one score.

Jones may have sprained the MCL in his left knee during Sunday's 23-16 victory at Chicago, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Packers will be more certain about the diagnosis after Monday's MRI, but Jones is expected to be absent for some length of time. The backfield is rife with injuries at the moment, as Ty Montgomery was also forced out of Sunday's game due to another rib injury. If it's indeed an aggravation of the broken ribs from earlier this season, both Montgomery and Jones could be sidelined simultaneously. In such a reality, the Packers would likely ride Jamaal Williams, with fellow rookie Devante Mays active as a depth option.

Abdullah rushed 11 times for 52 yards and a touchdown while adding a three-yard catch on two targets in Sunday's 38-24 win over Cleveland.

Abdullah expressed his dissatisfaction with a lack of goal-line touches after a Week 8 loss in which his team failed to get into the end zone, and he's now scored a short touchdown in the subsequent pair of games. His eight-yard score in the second quarter was the first of five Detroit touchdowns and the only one that came on the ground. The explosive running back doesn't see enough volume to work his way into the upper echelon at his position, but Abdullah's increased usage in close has certainly raised his fantasy stock.

Kelley (knee/ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday.

Kelley led all Washington running backs with six touches after the first three possessions, but at that point, knee and ankle concerns forced him from the contest. In the post-game media scrum, he was seen on crutches in the locker room, a foreboding sign for the imminent future. Expect his status to be clarified somewhat once the appropriate tests are commissioned. If Kelley requires any sort of absence, the Redskins will turn to Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine at running back.

Washington suffered a hip injury Sunday against the Browns and is questionable to return, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Washington's main contributions come as a kick returner, but he's been given five carries within five yards of the end zone in the last two games. If he can't return, TJ Jones will likely take over as the Lions' kick returner, but not much will change with their offensive dynamic.

Kelley (ankle) is doubtful to return Sunday versus the Vikings.

Initially diagnosed with knee and ankle injuries, Kelley's downgrade was accompanied only by the latter, indicating the Redskins have nailed down the area of concern. A return Sunday is unlikely, but his status will be one to watch in the coming days. Until he's ready for snaps, the Redskins will rely on Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine out of the backfield.

Jones (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game in Chicago.

When a player is carted off the field, getting clearance to return is never guaranteed. With a limp in tow, Jones is set for testing on his left knee to determine the precise nature of the ailment. Expect Ty Montgomery to see an uptick in reps, but Jamaal Williams is a candidate to receive work out of the backfield as well.

Kelley is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to knee and ankle injuries.

Through the Redskins' first three possessions, Kelley led the team with four carries for 10 yards, while tacking on two catches for four yards. The numbers aren't eye-popping by any means, but the backfield could be whittled down to Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine for the remainder of the game.

Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Chicago due to a knee injury.

After the Packers' initial drive, Jones' left leg was experiencing a significant limp, and he was eventually carted to the locker room, according to Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Jones' odds to return are up in the air, but in the meantime, Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams will combine to lead the backfield.

Elliott, whose six-game suspension is set to begin with Sunday's game against the Falcons, plans to leave the United States for the next few weeks to clear his head and train, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Elliott's suspension was reinstated Thursday when his request for an injunction to overturn the ban was denied by the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Though the running back will miss his first game of the season Sunday, he's holding out hope that his expedited appeal scheduled for Dec. 1 in New York will revoke the final two games of his suspension, which would allow him to return to action as early as Dec. 10 against the Giants. If the full six-game ban remains in place, however, Elliott wouldn't be eligible to return until Week 16 against the Seahawks. Elliott is unable to practice with the Cowboys until the suspension concludes, but the fact that he's taking proactive measures to stay in shape while he remains away from the team bodes well for his chances of returning to form right away once he's cleared to rejoin Dallas.