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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Rawls and Eddie Lacy will split the rushing workload with Chris Carson (ankle, lower leg) on injured reserve and likely out for the season, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

While Rawls was a healthy scratch for Sunday's 46-18 win over the Colts, Carroll's comments since the end of the game have hinted that the third-year back will have a major role in replacing Carson. Those duties primarily fell to Eddie Lacy in Week 4 and he responded with 52 yards on 11 carries, but it came on the heels of a Week 2 healthy scratch and a Week 3 where Lacy received zero snaps. It may be that Lacy was only active over Rawls on Sunday because the former is a bit better as a pass catcher and the Seahawks didn't have C.J. Prosise (ankle) available. It's quite possible Carroll prefers Rawls over Lacy as the team's lead runner, though both should get their chances Sunday against the Rams. Look for Carroll to ride the hot hand in such a scenario.

Gordon admitted he was frustrated with his workload after Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Eagles, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports. "I'm super frustrated at the moment, but I can't let it break me," Gordon said. "It all falls under the same thing. But obviously not getting the touches and not getting the win -- the win is the biggest thing. But then the fact that you feel like you can't even help, you're just kind of sitting back, it sucks because I just feel like I'm kind of helpless back there."

Gordon opened the season with three straight games of at least 16 touches, but he finished Sunday's loss with just 10 carries for 22 yards and one catch for seven yards. His snap share did jump back to 74 percent after sitting at 45 percent the previous week, suggesting that the bone bruise in his knee is no longer a major concern. The larger issue is that the Chargers have found themselves playing from behind in the second half each week, partially due to Gordon's inefficiency (3.1 yards per carry) on the ground. He made up for it with his strong work as a pass catcher Weeks 1 and 2, but he nonetheless finds himself in danger of losing more snaps to Branden Oliver and Austin Ekeler if his efficiency on the ground doesn't improve. Week 5 brings a road matchup with a Giants defense that was excellent against the run last season but is allowing 4.6 yards per carry and 142.8 rushing yards per game in 2017.

Mack (shoulder) appeared to be a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Mack only managed a pair of limited practices last week and ultimately was ruled out for Sunday's 46-18 loss to the Seahawks. His return to a full practice suggests he should be back for the Week 5 game against the 49ers, likely reprising his complementary role behind Frank Gore. Mack and Robert Turbin split backup work Weeks 1 and 2. The Indianapolis running game has been a disaster this season, with Gore's measly average of 3.1 yards per carry actually putting him ahead of Turbin (2.8), Matt Jones (2.8) and Mack (1.3).

Williams played just two of 86 offensive snaps in Sunday's 18-15 overtime win against the 49ers.

Williams received the first opportunity to be David Johnson's (wrist) replacement, but he's produced just 24 yards on 11 carries and 10 yards on his sole target over the last three games. Instead, head coach Bruce Arians has rolled with a combination of Andre Ellington and Chris Johnson the past two weeks, with Ellington primarily serving as a receiving back and Johnson filling a more traditional role. Barring another injury to the backfield, expect Williams to remain marginalized.

Grant carried twice for nine yards in Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Jets.

As expected, Leonard Fournette once again received the lion's share of the carries (24), with Chris Ivory (nine carries) serving as his primary backup. Grant, who also hauled in a pass for minus-5 yards, has only carried the ball nine times through four games. Though he's the Jaguars' most dangerous big-play threat out of the backfield, his workload simply isn't significant enough to warrant ownership in most formats.

Williams (knee) said Tuesday that he may play in Sunday's game at Dallas, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The Packers lost two running backs last Thursday against the Bears. Ty Montgomery was removed after the first possession due to broken ribs, while Williams departed the contest later with a left knee injury. A subsequent MRI revealed no ligament damage in Williams' knee, which could be inspiring his optimism. With question marks dotting the top of the RB depth chart, though, the next players up are Aaron Jones and Devante Mays.

Head coach Jay Gruden said Tuesday that Kelley is day-to-day due to an ankle sprain.

Kelley was the only Redskins running back to receive a touch on their opening touchdown drive, while Chris Thompson mixed in on the team's second possession. However, Kelley didn't make an appearance beyond the first quarter due to an ankle injury and was eventually downgraded to doubtful to return, which is generally the death knell for any more snaps. By game's end, though, the Redskins hadn't focused on any one player to fuel the ground game. Kirk Cousins led the way with seven carries for 38 yards, followed by Samaje Perine (six for 27), Thompson (six for 23) and Kelley (seven for 23). Because Kelley handled seven reps in the first quarter alone, he can be considered Washington's lead back, when healthy, until further notice.

Elliott could get a decision during the Cowboys' Week 6 bye on the NFL's appeal of the preliminary injunction that is keeping the league from enforcing his six-game suspension, Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Both the NFL and NFLPA made their cases in oral arguments Monday before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, with Judge Edward Prado indicating to both parties the court would "try to get back to you as soon as we can," but no decision is expected before the Cowboys take the field this weekend against the Packers. The NFL's best chance to get the suspension to stick in 2017 would seem to rest on NFLPA lawyer Jeffrey Kessler's unusual decision to file his appeal in Texas rather than New York, where the league's offices are located, and to do so before arbiter Harold Henderson even issued his ruling. If those procedural issues get rejected, however, Elliott seems all but certain to play the entire rest of the season while his case winds its way through the legal system.

Perine rushed six times for 27 yards in Monday night's 29-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Perine entered Monday's contest having carried 40 times over Washington's previous two games. Although his average of 2.9 yards per rush left much to be desired, Perine's usage still seemed to be a source for encouragement. His prospects appeared brighter when starter Rob Kelley exited with a first-half ankle injury, but in the end, the rookie tied Chris Thompson with just six carries, trailing both Kelley (seven) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (seven) in the category. To his credit, though, Perine was productive when called upon, which could help his case if Kelley's availability is impacted by his ailment following the Redskins' bye week.

Johnson rushed 13 times for 32 yards and reeled in all three passes for 31 yards during Sunday's 18-15 overtime win against the 49ers.

Johnson made better use of a second consecutive start, tripling his yards from scrimmage from 21 in Week 3 to 63 in Week 4. That said, fellow running back Andre Ellington again picked up more offensive snaps than Johnson (46 to 35), while eclipsing the century mark with 104 total yards, most of them on a team-high nine receptions. In David Johnson's (wrist) absence, the Cardinals appear to have discovered a backfield elixir that works for them, with (Chris) Johnson handling the majority of carries and Ellington operating as a key check down for quarterback Carson Palmer. As a result, expect the elder Johnson to pick up double-digit runs from game to game to give the offense a modest threat on the ground.