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Gaskins had just two carries Sunday, but caught six of seven targets for 52 yards in the 24-14 loss to the Bengals.

Gaskins took over for starter Shaun Draughn, who left the game with a knee injury and did not return. Meanwhile, Travaris Cadet was also in the mix after Draughn left, finishing with four catches on six targets for 32 yards. Gaskins is bigger than Cadet, however, and was probably the reason why he was in the game when FB Bruce Miller scored a one-yard touchdown late in the third quarter. If Draughn misses any time, expect Gaskins and Cadet to form some sort of backfield committee next week at Detroit.

Jones rushed for 28 yards on 10 carries and added an eight-yard catch in Sunday's win over Buffalo.

The vast majority of Jones' fantasy value stems from two games. In Weeks 2 and 9, Jones combined for 333 of his 794 total yards this season and three of his four scores. Jones has now been held under 85 total yards and without a touchdown in five consecutive games. Help may be on the way. Morris has a slight lead on Alfred Morris in touches over the past four weeks, 59 to 55, and Washington has dates with two defenses in the bottom 10 in the league in rush defense to end the season.

Michael had 16 carries for a 84 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Browns. He was not targeted in the passing game.

Michael, who re-signed with the Seattle on Wednesday after failed stops in Dallas and Washington, had seven more carries and 41 more rushing yards than Bryce Brown. Michael was also used late in the game, while the team was trying to run the clock out. Veteran Fred Jackson did not receive a single carry, although he did catch two of three targets for 17 yards. Until Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) returns, it appears as though Michael will lead the backfield in touches, although Brown should still be in the mix. In any case, next week Michael and the Seahawks will take on the Rams at home.

Ellington (toe) is listed as inactive Sunday at Philadelphia, Mark Dalton of the Cardinals' official site reports.

As expected, Ellington will put a third consecutive DNP on the ledger due to turf toe, though he displayed that a return may be near following a limited practice Friday. His practice participation in the coming days will forecast whether he'll be able to suit up next Sunday against the Packers. In the meantime, David Johnson will continue to dominate the touches out of the Cardinals' backfield.

Gordon exited Sunday's game against the Dolphins late in the second quarter with a knee injury, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

With Gordon -- who recorded 41 rushing yards in the game prior to his exit -- now banged up, Donald Brown and Danny Woodhead are in line for added work in the Chargers' Week 15 backfield.

Gillislee rushed for 81 yards on four carries and added two catches for two yards in Sunday's loss to Washington.

Sixty of Gillislee's yards came on a little off tackle to the left that the third-year back cut up field for a score. Gillislee's touchdown rumble came a drive after starter LeSean McCoy went down with a knee injury. It is believed the McCoy's injury is relatively minor and that he will be day-to-day moving forward. Should he miss any time, Gillislee would obviously be in position for some additional touches. He has scored both of his touchdowns this season in the past two weeks.

Bolden rushed 10 times for 36 yards and caught two of three targets for 18 receiving yards during Sunday's win over the Titans.

The Patriots split their running back snaps fairly evenly, with Bolden leading the way with 29, while James White was on the field for 23 and Joey Iosefa 19, according to ESPN.com. However, Bolden was the least productive of the trio, as White caught seven passes for 71 yards and a touchdown and Iosefa rushed 14 times for 51 yards, both team-highs. It won't get any better in Week 16, as the Patriots will face a Jets defense allowing the fewest rushing yards per game and have given up the fewest rushing touchdowns in the league this season.

Draughn is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a knee injury, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports.

Draughn was in fact instructed to remove his helmet, which doesn't bode well for another appearance Sunday. If he fails to return, he'll conclude the contest with nine carries for 38 yards and one catch for four yards. While his status should be monitored in the coming days, Travaris Cadet was tabbed as the immediate replacement for Draughn.

Grimes rushed once for one yard and didn't factor into the passing game Sunday against the Colts.

One week after rushing seven times for 53 yards, Grimes' touches were extremely limited as Alfred Blue had 20 carries for 107 yards. Making matters worse, Akeem Hunt (five carries for 26 yards) and Chris Polk (four carries for six yards) all had more touches that Grimes, whose fantasy upside seems very limited right now.

Anderson (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Anderson was in uniform last week against the Raiders in an emergency capacity, but now he's poised to re-enter the team's backfield mix Sunday, along with Ronnie Hillman and Juwan Thompson, who both had trouble finding running room in Week 14.