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McKinnon had four carries for 18 yards and three receptions for six yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

McKinnon got more playing time than usual with the Vikings falling behind early and using more passing formations and with Adrian Peterson rested in the second half of a blowout loss.

Bolden, who ran three times for 22 yards in Sunday's 35-28 loss to the Eagles, was on the field for 19 of the Patriots' 89 snaps on offense in the game, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Bolden, who also caught one pass for two yards (on five targets) Sunday, was less of a factor in the Patriots' Week 13 game plan than either James White (51 snaps, 10 catches) or LeGarrette Blount (26 snaps, 13 carries). As long as White and Blount remain healthy, Bolden figures to be a hit-or-miss fantasy option, though an injury to either of the two could propel him to an increased role in the team's offense.

Hightower gained two yards on one carry in Sunday's loss to the Panthers.

In an up-and-down shootout, the Saints logged only 14 carries as a team, with 12 of them being taken by Mark Ingram. Hightower and Drew Brees, on a quarterback scramble, were the only others to tote the ball for New Orleans. Meanwhile, C.J. Spiller managed only a single touch on a reception that went for no gain. It's clear the Saints' backfield belongs to Ingram, but should anything happen to him, there may not be a clear handcuff. That said, in the case of an Ingram injury, it's looking more like it would be Hightower, not Spiller, who would be the primary beneficiary.

Rainey totaled 39 yards on two kickoff returns and 41 yards on two punt returns in Sunday's 23-19 victory over the Falcons.

The special teams ace had a very productive afternoon, ripping of 20-yard-plus returns on both kickoffs and punts. He ceded one kickoff run back to rookie Donteaa Dye, but otherwise helped set up Tampa in favorable field position on three of his four opportunities with the ball. Rainey's 28-yard punt return in the third quarter opened a drive that eventually led to the Bucs closing the Falcons lead to 16-12 in the third quarter on a Conner Barth field goal. He continues to serve as one of the best return men in the NFL, and his savvy has helped Jameis Winston and the offense largely avoid starting drives deep in their own territory throughout the season.

Grimes carried the ball five times for 28 yards, caught both of his targets for 11 yards, and scored a two-point conversion in Sunday's 30-21 loss to Buffalo.

He's been getting between seven and eight touches per game in the last four weeks, as the Texans have relied on a committee approach to replace Arian Foster's production. Grimes would be a real gamble to put in a fantasy team's starting lineup.

Gillislee picked up seven carries for 41 yards - a 5.9 average - in Sunday's win over the Texans.

LeSean McCoy is the main carrier on this team, but with top backup Karlos Williams out with a concussion the Bills let Gillislee get some work in Sunday, just days after being promoted from the practice squad. At one point McCoy had to get checked out for a head injury, but wasn't deemed to have a concussion. Such an injury would have left Gillislee as the top back, as the team already seems to like him better in the run game than plodding veteran Anthony Dixon.

Herron had two carries for eight yards and three catches for 16 yards (on three targets) in Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Steelers.

With Ahmad Bradshaw (wrist) placed on injured reserve, Herron is expected to serve as the top backup for the rest of the season, with his role including most of the passing-down work. The blowout nature of Sunday's game might have been a good thing for his involvement, if not for Pittsburgh's complete dominance of possession in the second half. Herron could get a few more targets in Week 14, as the Jaguars have been solid against the run but highly vulnerable to the pass.

Sims gained 56 yards on seven carries and secured two of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 23-19 victory over the Falcons.

The rushing total was Sims' best since the season finale versus the Saints last year, when he totaled 69 yards on the ground. The second-year pro posted a game-long 25-yard run that was his second-best of the season as well. Sims also had a 10-yard burst in the third quarter that ended just shy of the goal line, and that led to a subsequent one-yard dive into the end zone by Doug Martin. The backup tailback continues to serve as an ideal complementary back to Martin, and has been an important part of the Bucs' third-ranked rushing attack.

Thompson rushed eight times for 27 yards and caught his only target for 14 receiving yards Sunday against the Chargers.

C.J. Anderson suffered an ankle injury Sunday that held him out of the second half, which could lead to Thompson moving up the depth chart if the former has to miss any time. That being said, his upside is still quite limited, as Ronnie Hillman is likely to get a bulk of the touches in Week 14 against the Raiders.

Hillman rushed 19 times for 56 yards and failed to catch his only target during Sunday's win over the Chargers.

C.J. Anderson rushed seven times for 42 yards and caught his only target for 12 yards before suffering an ankle injury late in the first half, which held him out for the rest of the game. The two backs have been sharing touches in the past few weeks, and if Anderson has to miss any additional time, Hillman could be a big beneficiary in Week 14 against the Raiders.