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Thomas Rawls RB | JAC
Seahawks' Thomas Rawls: Gets one touch
Rawls ran for four yards on his lone carry during Seattle's 24-10 win over Philadelphia.
Rawls saw just three offensive snaps on Sunday, and his carry didn't come until Seattle was nursing a two-score lead late in the third quarter. Rawls was a revelation when be broke out onto the scene in 2015, but injuries derailed 2016 and he's been lost in the shuffle this year. He has just two out of nine games with more than 50 total yards and has yet to score this season. With Seattle seemingly turning to Mike Davis, keep Rawls off your roster.
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James Conner RB | ARI
Steelers' James Conner: Continues role as second fiddle
Conner ran for 12 yards on three carries in Pittsburgh's 23-20 win over Cincinnati on Monday.
The Steelers continue to use Conner sparingly, and with good reason, as Le'Veon Bell is on pace to rush for over 1,400 yards so long as he remains healthy. Conner has rushed for 125 yards on 27 carries this season, for a solid 4.6 average, including a high of 26 yards earlier this season against Baltimore, who he'll face in Week 14.
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Joe Mixon RB | HOU
Bengals' Joe Mixon: Ruled out with concussion
Mixon (concussion) has been ruled out of the remainder of Monday night's game against the Steelers.
Mixon's night ends with seven rushes for 34 yards and one catch for eight yards. His absence leaves Giovani Bernard to shoulder the Bengals' backfield duties, as Brian Hill is their only other running back available. Mixon will need to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Week 14 against the Bears.
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Joe Mixon RB | HOU
Bengals' Joe Mixon: Exits Monday's game
Mixon exited Monday night's game against the Steelers to be evaluated for head and shoulder injuries, leaving him questionable to return.
Mixon went down after taking a hit during the second quarter. If he's unable to return, Giovani Bernard would figure to see the vast majority of Cincinnati's backfield snaps, as recently signed rookie Brian Hill is the team's only other active tailback. Prior to exiting, Mixon rushed seven times for 34 yards and caught his lone target for eight yards.
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Matt Jones RB | WAS
Matt Jones: Signs with Colts
Jones signed with the Colts on Monday, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.
The 2015 third-round pick has been with the Colts since the Redskins released him in early September, initially joining the practice squad and then making it up to the active roster. He was released Saturday but will rejoin the team just two days later, perhaps hoping to get a few more carries as the Colts play out the string of lost season. Jones has five carries for 14 yards in three appearances this year, and he'll still fall behind Marlon Mack (and possibly Josh Ferguson) if the Colts decide to cut back Frank Gore's workload.
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Akeem Hunt RB | KC
Chiefs' Akeem Hunt: Two touches in backup role
Hunt ran once for two yards and caught his sole target for 20 yards Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Jets.
With Charcandrick West (personal) away from the team, Hunt moved into the backup role during Sunday's tilt. He could stay in that role next week against the Raiders should West remain unavailable, but he remains off the fantasy radar regardless.
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Terrence Magee RB | ATL
Terrence Magee: Sent packing
Magee was waived by the Falcons on Monday, Kelsey Conway of the team's official site reports.
The Falcons brought Magee in to add running back depth while Devonta Freeman worked his way back from a concussion. Now that Freeman is healthy, Magee's services are no longer required. The Falcons signed defensive back Leon McFadden in a corresponding move.
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Corey Clement RB | ARI
Eagles' Corey Clement: Limited to six touches
Clement played 28 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Seahawks, gaining seven yards on three carries and catching all three of his targets for 30 yards.
While not exactly known for his receiving skills, the 220-pound undrafted rookie out of Wisconsin got a good chunk of the playing time in obvious passing situations Sunday night. The game context limited LeGarrette Blount to just 14 snaps and eight carries, while Jay Ajayi led the way with 31 snaps and 12 touches (three catches). Clement nonetheless remains the least interesting commodity in Philadelphia's three-headed backfield heading into a Week 14 road game against the Rams. Ajayi is the one with upside, while Blount remains the best bet for goal-line carries and clock-killing work. Clement falls somewhere in between, locked into a decent role that seemingly doesn't offer much room for growth unless one of his backfield mates gets hurt.
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Austin Ekeler RB | WAS
Chargers' Austin Ekeler: Limited opportunities in win
Ekeler carried the ball four times for 19 yards and also caught two of his three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 19-10 win over the Browns
Ekeler was efficient with his limited opportunities, yet again posting a higher yards-per-carry average (4.8) then starter Melvin Gordon (4.1), but the lack of total touches ultimately doomed his day in terms of fantasy value. As it has been for the majority of the season, the explosive backup is merely a depth option for owners so long as Gordon is healthy.
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Jacquizz Rodgers RB | NO
Buccaneers' Jacquizz Rodgers: Modest role in Week 13 loss
Rodgers carried three times for 25 yards and returned one kickoff for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Packers.
Despite Doug Martin's (concussion) absence, the seven-year veteran ceded lead-back duties to Peyton Barber, who logged 52 snaps to Rodgers' five. Rodgers was able to rip off a 19-yard run on one of his three carries, leading to a season-best 8.3 yards per tote. Considering Barber's impressive showing through both the ground and air Sunday, Rodgers appears destined for a complementary role for the balance of the campaign, irrespective of Martin's status.