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Mathews is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks after suffering a knee injury.

Mathews left with his knee injury in the first half Sunday and the team has yet to release any specifics on the issue. Darren Sproles and Kenjon Barner will see some extra snaps while Mathews is out.

Gillislee rushed 14 times for 72 yards after replacing an injured LeSean McCoy (thumb) against the Bengals on Sunday.

The Bills relied heavily on the run in a defensive-minded 16-12 victory, even after their starting running back went down. Gillislee served as the workhorse in McCoy's absence, and makes for a strong upside play if McCoy can't return next week against the Bengals. He has averaged 5.8 yards per carry thus far, and still has four touchdowns in the past six games despite not having scored Sunday.

Martin gained 63 yards on 24 carries and secured three of four targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 19-17 victory over the Chiefs. He also recovered a fumble.

Martin toughed things out on the ground against a stingy Chiefs front, while also contributing a season-high 42 receiving yards and season-long 27-yard reception. The veteran running back looked quick and decisive, despite often finding running room to be at a premium, and his 63 yards rushing actually represented a high-water mark in that category in his injury-shortened campaign. While he looks to be back at full health and clearly capable of taking on a starter's workload, Martin will have a tough assignment in Week 12 against the Seahawks.

Abdullah is scheduled for an evaluation of his left foot Tuesday to determine if he can begin to practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Sidelined since suffering a foot injury in Week 2, Abdullah is one of the Lions' candidates to be activated from injured reserve before season's end. In fact, Rapoport noted that Abdullah could return in three weeks, which would provide the Lions' backfield with another dual threat alongside Theo Riddick. No matter when he's cleared to return, Abdullah seems like a good bet to make his presence felt in the near future.

Taliaferro (thigh) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

After sitting out practices Thursday and Friday with the thigh injury, Taliaferro was never considered to have a great shot at suiting up in Week 11. The third-year running back is buried on the depth chart behind Terrance West, Kenneth Dixon and Javorius Allen and may have been a healthy inactive even if he had been available to play.

Rawls is expected to get plenty of snaps Sunday against the Eagles, but C.J. Prosise is being treated like the starter, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The availability of both backs, and the possibility that both will get plenty of touches, is obviously not an ideal situation for fantasy owners, as each player will limit the upside of the other. Nevertheless, Rawls had the job before his injury, and a solid performance Sunday could boost his touches for the following week.

Though listed as questionable by the Raiders, Murray (ankle) is expected to play Monday night against the Texans, CSN Bay Area reports.

That's a notion echoed by the San Jose Mercury News, supported by the fact that Murray was able to practice on a limited basis all week. Prior to the Raiders' Week 10 bye, Murray carried 20 times for 114 yards and three TDs in the team's Week 9 triumph over the Broncos. Expect Murray to continue to lead the Raiders' rushing attack once again in Week 11, in the absence of any setbacks in advance of Monday's 8:30 ET kickoff.

Prosch (hamstring) is questionable to play Monday night against the Raiders.

Prosch, the Texans' starting fullback, practiced in full capacity Friday and doesn't appear in danger of missing Monday's action.

Richardson was signed to the Steelers' active roster Saturday, NFL.com reports.

Richardson has resided on the Steelers' practice squad since being released from the team prior to Week 4. With DeAngelo Williams (knee) set to miss time, he slots in as the No. 3 running back behind Le'Veon Bell and Fitzgerald Toussaint.

Murray (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant again Friday, Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

We suspect that Murray will be fine for Monday night's game against the Texans, though it remains to be seen if the Raiders choose to list him as questionable or remove him from their final Week 11 injury report in advance of the contest.