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Murray ran for just 27 yards on 16 carries in Sunday's 15-12 upset win at Denver. He failed to haul in his lone target.

Murray struggled for the second time this year against Denver, as he rushed for just 39 yards on 13 carries back in Week 5. The entire Raiders' offense struggled Sunday, however, until the second half when Derek Carr tossed a couple of scores. Murray hasn't rushed for over 100 yards since Week 8, but on the bright side, he's been receiving plenty of work, with 58 carries over the last three games. In Week 15, Murray will face the Packers, who entered Sunday's game as the league's 20th ranked rush defense.

Draughn carried 11 times for 43 yards and caught two of three targets for just eight yards in Sunday's loss to the Browns.

The veteran entered the game on the back of four straight productive outings, but he was unable to make his typical impact in the passing game Sunday despite posting his highest yards per carry average (3.9) during that time. Draughn still faces little competition in the 49ers backfield, as no other back had more than two carries on Sunday, and he should remain modestly productive for as long as the team can hang in games. That is unlikely to happen in Week 15, when San Francisco hosts the 10-3 Bengals.

Harris stepped into a larger role after Thomas Rawls exited Sunday's game against the Ravens, totaling 42 yards on 18 carries. He was not targeted in the passing game.

Although the Baltimore run defense is relatively stout, Harris was largely unimpressive Sunday, as his long run of the afternoon went for just six yards. Rawls is reportedly set to miss the rest of the season, so Harris could carry a large load until Marshawn Lynch is able to return from an injury of his own. Harris appears unlikely to post many mind-blowing stat lines, but there could be modest value stemming from this type of volume, should it continue.

Gordon rushed 14 times for 35 yards and caught all four of his targets for 28 receiving yards Sunday against the Chiefs.

After back-to-back games averaging over 4.0 yards per carry, Gordon sank under the 3.0 mark for the fourth time this season, including twice in the last four games. He has yet to score a touchdown during his rookie season, though he's got an encouraging matchup next week against a Dolphins defense allowing the third-most rushing yards per game this season.

Mathews (concussion/groin) parlayed a team-high 13 carries into 38 yards, and caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.

Mathews wasn't especially effective, but it was nice to see him lead the team in carries in his return to the lineup. All three of Mathews (42), Darren Sproles (45) and DeMarco Murray (37) finished with similar yardage totals, but Sproles was by far the most effective on a per-touch basis. The parity among Philadelphia's three running backs limits each particular individual's upside.

Hightower gained 85 yards on 28 carries, including a three-yard touchdown, while also securing his sole target for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-17 victory over the Buccaneers.

Amazingly, Hightower toted the ball a career-high 28 times in only his third game back after a three season-plus absence from the NFL. While he found tough sledding against a Tampa run defense that was the stingiest in the league in yards per carry allowed (3.5) coming in, he showed outstanding stamina and toughness throughout the afternoon and scored his first touchdown in over four years. He also notched his first reception since October 2, 2011 versus the Rams, and certainly had to give the Saints assurance that he will be able to take over the every-down backfield duties that Mark Ingram handled before his season-ending shoulder injury. Hightower will look to find some roomier running lanes in a Monday night home tilt against the Lions in Week 15.

Rawls will miss the rest of the season due to a broken ankle stemming from Sunday's win at Baltimore, Danny O'Neil of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Rawls was removed in the first half with what was merely termed an ankle injury, yielding the backfield to a combination of Fred Jackson and DuJuan Harris. With the severity of the injury known, Harris appears as if he'll benefit that most, after taking 18 carries for 42 yards Sunday. The Seahawks will now likely continue their aerial assault of opponents until Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) is healthy enough to return to action.

Hillman (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Per ESPN's Jeff Legwold, Hillman is slated to start at running back for the Broncos on Sunday, with Juwan Thompson on track to work as the team's No. 2 back, while C.J. Anderson is in uniform, but "would only be used if needed in the game."

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

As is Ronnie Hillman, with ESPN's Jeff Legwold suggesting that the Broncos plan at running back Sunday is to roll with Ronnie Hillman as the starter and for Juwan Thompson to work as the No. 2 back, with Anderson only to be used "if needed" in the game.

Rawls was forced out of Sunday's game against the Ravens with an ankle injury.

With Marshawn Lynch still sidelined and Rawls out for the rest of Sunday's game, Fred Jackson and DuJuan Harris are next up for the Seahawks' backfield looks in Week 14.