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Bolden (knee) was on the field for just three out of the Patriots' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-16 win over the Steelers, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

In his return to action, Bolden did not record a carry or catch, though he was targeted once. Bolden remains a key special-teamer, but his fantasy value is limited as long as both LeGarrette Blount and James White remain healthy.

Rawls (leg) is scheduled to run this week with the expectation that he'll play in Week 9, coach Pete Carroll said at his Monday press conference.

Rawls has been out since suffering a hairline fracture in his left fibula in Week 2. The Seahawks' running game could use a boost with Rawls' return. The Seahawks will bring him along slowly, though, so Week 9 might be best-case scenario.

Hightower gained 39 yards on five carries and five yards on one reception in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.

There were reports last week that Hightower had fallen behind Daniel Lasco on the Saints' running back depth chart. However, with Lasco inactive due to a hamstring injury, Hightower served as Mark Ingram's primary backup in Kansas City. It remains unclear whether Hightower or Lasco would stand to benefit most if Ingram were to miss any time with an injury, but neither has much value so long as Ingram remains healthy.

McKinnon (ankle) should be fine, according to head coach Mike Zimmer, ESPN's Ben Goessling reports.

McKinnon exited during the third quarter of Sunday's loss in Philadelphia due to an ankle injury, but judging by Zimmer's update, the ailment isn't considered serious. That echoes the early sentiments regarding his condition, but McKinnon's practice level this week should provide further information about his Week 8 status. If McKinnon is slowed at all, Matt Asiata would stand to be the chief beneficiary.

Michael gained 52 yards on 16 carries and caught all three of his targets for another three yards in Sunday's 6-6 tie with the Cardinals.

Even with the extra period to accumulate stats, Michael was stymied by a tough Arizona defense in a game that didn't have any touchdowns. Seattle didn't have much more luck through the air, with Russell Wilson completing 24 of 37 passes for 225 yards. C.J. Prosise handled most of the passing-down work in his first appearance since Week 1, catching two of three targets for 17 yards while also taking a lone carry for no gain. Michael still accounted for 19 of the team's 23 running back touches, leaving minimal concern regarding his workload in the absence of Thomas Rawls (ankle). With Rawls expected to miss at least another game or two, Michael should stay busy in a favorable Week 8 matchup at New Orleans.

Draughn had just one carry for 16 yards, but caught five of seven targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.

Draughn actually led the 49ers in all receiving categories, as Colin Kaepernick struggled with his accuracy, completing just 16 of 34 passes. Meanwhile, Mike Davis got the start and scored an early rushing touchdown, but was quiet otherwise. DuJuan Harris, who was just promoted from the active roster, was also involved, carrying the ball 11 times for 39 yards, while catching both of his targets for 18 yards. Draughn was slowly being phased out of the gameplan while Carlos Hyde (shoulder) was healthy, so it will interesting to see how the 49ers opt to use him when their starter returns, possibly as early as after their Week 8 bye.

Harris had 11 carries for 39 yards and caught both of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 34-17 loss to Tampa Bay.

Harris led the 49ers' backfield in touches, although Mike Davis scored a short touchdown and Shaun Draughn also scored, while leading the team with five receptions on seven targets for 37 yards. Harris, who was just promoted to San Francisco's active roster, will have a role until Carlos Hyde (shoulder) returns from injury. Considering the 49ers are on bye next week, Hyde's return could be in Week 9.

Henry rushed once for three yards, and failed to haul in his lone target Sunday against the Colts.

Henry has become an offensive afterthought with DeMarco Murray having proved himself capable of playing effectively on 20-plus carries per week. The second-rounder out of Alabama likely won't see many touches unless Murray gets hurt or slips up.

West rushed for 10 yards on eight carries in Sunday's loss to the Jets.

With the Ravens passing it 79 percent of the time during Sunday's game, West was held to his worst game of the season - snapping a three-game streak of 85-plus-yards with three total touchdowns. West and the Ravens enter the bye with a ton of questions on offense. With a passing game failing to pass muster, look for them to get back to the basics and pound the rock with West in their showdown with a Steelers team that has been gutted by Jay Ajayi and LeGarrette Blount in recent weeks.

Jones rushed for 27 yards on 10 carries in Sunday's loss to Detroit, losing a fumble in the contest.

Jones was involved in two fumbles on the day and was charged with one - a goal-line strip while he was wrestling for the end zone late in the first quarter. Jones had five carries to that point and had just five more in the game's remaining three quarters. Instead, Chris Thompson put up over 100 yards in total offense while Jones was stapled to the bench. Jones came into Sunday with two 100-yard games in his previous three contests and that certainly carries weight, but he has eight fumbles in 243 carries dating back to the start of last season. That won't be tolerated for much longer provided Thompson offers a solid second option.