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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.

Murray ran for 37 yards and a touchdown in 10 carries during Sunday's 17-10 win over the Raiders. He gained one additional yard as he caught his only target of the game.

Murray rumbled for a 22-yard touchdown on his first carry of the game, but he was bottled up for the rest of the game, gaining just 15 yards on his other nine totes. He has scored a touchdown in each game this season, but Murray continues to suffer from a lack of touches, as the 11 he received Sunday were a season-low. Rookie DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard combined for 14 touches Sunday and were each more efficient than Murray, leading one to believe that this timeshare of sorts should continue next week on the road versus a stiff Baltimore front.

Drake rushed for 37 yards on nine carries and pitched in two catches on two targets for 11 yards in Sunday's win over Cleveland.

The rookie saw his most extensive role of the young season on Sunday with veteran Arian Foster out of the game with a groin injury. He showed flashes of being a complete back, averaging more than four yards per carry and catching two passes out of the backfield for the second consecutive week. The Dolphins haven't run much this season and, when they have, it's generally been with Foster or quarterback Ryan Tannehill. It remains to be seen whether Drake's solid Sunday afternoon earns him an increased role even when Foster returns, but the former's abilities as a receiver certainly could be a factor in his favor.

Washington notched 38 yards on 10 carries to go along with one catch on one target for a loss of three during Sunday's loss to the Packers.

Washington was given the same amount of rushing attempts as starter Theo Riddick, but he didn't have much of an impact in the passing attack. The Lions were forced to throw the ball quite a bit due to the fact they were trailing the Packers early, which resulted in a slight reduction of Washington's role in the offense. Riddick wasn't productive on the ground, averaging less than one yard per carry, so Washington should be given additional chances next week against the Bears.