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Jones carried 17 times for 65 yards and caught both of his targets for another 14 yards during Sunday's 29-27 win over the Giants.

Jones recorded a season-high in carries Sunday, but an improved Giants run defense held him to just 3.8 yards per carry. He also caught multiple passes for the first time this season, although he as received just four total targets. With his usage trending up, Jones could have the opportunity to produce a quality fantasy performance in Week 4 versus the Browns.

West carried 10 times for 45 yards and caught his only target for an additional eight yards during Sunday's 19-17 win over the Jaguars.

The Ravens ran the ball just 22 times Sunday, and it was West who garnered nearly half the carries, averaging 4.5 yards per rush, while Justin Forsett could only muster 20 yards on seven totes. It is still tough to determine how the Ravens will distribute touches among their offensive personnel, as they have several established players but lack a truly elite playmaker at any position. Regardless, West seems poised to receive double-digit carries on a weekly basis, with occasional involvement in the passing game, and this should remain the case in Week 4 versus the Raiders at home.

Gordon ran 16 times for just 35 yards with a touchdown and caught four of seven targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 26-22 loss at Indianapolis.

After a pair of impressive performances to open the season, Gordon came back to earth a bit Sunday, although he scored a touchdown and was heavily involved in the passing game. Furthermore, no other running back carried the ball Sunday. Without Danny Woodhead (ACL) in the mix, Gordon looks like one of the few workhorse backs in all of football, and he has a favorable matchup in Week 4 against New Orleans.

Henry rushed 10 times for 45 yards, but wasn't targeted in the passing game Sunday against the Raiders.

Henry has gotten 10 touches in each of the last two weeks, and should continue to see roughly that amount of action as the complementary backfield option to DeMarco Murray. Murray scored the team's first rushing touchdown of the season in this one, so things are looking bleak for those hoping the rookie would carve out a goal-line role. The 2015 Heisman Trophy Winner is averaging 3.7 yards per carry thus far.

Michael carried 20 times for 106 yards and two touchdowns in Seattle's 37-18 win over the 49ers on Sunday. He also caught two of three targets for five yards.

Michael started with Thomas Rawls (shin) inactive, and he took advantage right away, coming up with a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter. Michael likely would have seen more work in the fourth quarter, but the lopsided score allowed him to rest on the bench. He has probably earned a bigger share of the rushing pie, even when Rawls is healthier, but next week's matchup against the Jets' stout rush defense will represent a major test.

Anderson rushed for 37 yards on 14 carries and caught just one of four targets for four yards in Sunday's win over Cincinnati.

The Bengals didn't give Anderson much room to work with on Sunday as the Broncos, instead, chose to air it out in the win. Anderson's still clearly the top back, no other ball carrier coming within 10 carries of him, but it was telling that head coach Gary Kubiak chose to pass for two touchdowns inside the seven yard-line, Anderson's typical stomping grounds, and run quarterback Trevor Siemian on an unsuccessful sweep on a two-point try. Anderson has a tough test coming up next week against Tampa Bay, but should be counted on for a rebound performance.

Asiata rushed just six times for 15 yards, and caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Panthers.

Asiata was the nominal starter in Minnesota's first game without Adrian Peterson (knee), but it was Jerick McKinnon (16 carries for 45 yards) that got the majority of the rushing workload. Given the veteran running back's lack of explosiveness, he won't be a very useful asset if he's not seeing much volume.

McKinnon led the Vikings with 16 carries for 45 yards, and added a two-yard catch on three targets Sunday in Carolina.

McKinnon posted an unimpressive average of 2.8 yards per carry, but did get 16 attempts while supposed starter Matt Asiata got only six. If the 2014 third-rounder continues to see the majority of work in Adrian Peterson's (knee) extended absence, his career 4.9 yards per carry make him a very intriguing fantasy option moving forward. He's also a solid receiver out of the backfield, as illustrated by his 48 receptions in a limited role through two NFL seasons.

Artis-Payne led the Panthers with 47 yards on 12 carries, while catching his lone target for 11 more in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Vikings.

Artis-Payne got the majority of the work on the ground while Fozzy Whittaker was more involved as a receiver out of the backfield. The 2015 fifth-rounder looks like the Carolina running back to own until Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) comes back, but he'll still cede many goal-line carries to quarterback Cam Newton.

Vereen carried 11 times for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Redskins. He added a pair of catches on five targets for another 28 yards and lost a fumble for the second straight game.

Starting in place of the injured Rashad Jennings (thumb), Vereen was quite effective running the ball, as he averaged over six yards per carry and found the end zone on the first drive of the game. He uncharacteristically failed to make a huge impact in the passing game, but the five looks he received were tied for third on the team. Vereen's fumble opened the door for Orleans Darkwa so see additional work, as the latter finished with 10 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown of his own. It remains to be seen if Jennings will miss next week's road game versus the Vikings, but if he does, a timeshare between Vereen and Darkwa will likely be in order.