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Vikings running back Matt Asiata rushed for three touchdowns, helping Minnesota to a 29-26 win Week 9 vs. Washington. He finished with 26 rushing yards on 10 carries, while adding four catches for 31 yards.

Asiata gave Minnesota a 14-10 lead at 10:44 of the second quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run. He put Minnesota ahead again, 21-20, with a 7-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter. Finally, Asiata's last touchdown stood as the game-winner, as his 1-yard score with 3:27 left gave Minnesota a 27-26 lead. He extended the lead to 29-26 with a two-point conversion.

Sunday was the second time Asiata had three rushing touchdowns in a game this season. He also had three rushing touchdowns in a 41-28 win Week 4 against the Falcons.

The Vikings are on a bye Week 10 before returning to action Week 11 at Chicago.

Chargers running back Donald Brown did not get the start but led the team in rushing yards in a disappointing performance on the ground against Miami in Week 9.

Branden Oliver got the start and received the bulk of the load throughout the majority of the game. He rushed for 19 yards on 13 carries, averaging only 1.5 yards per attempt. He caught one of his two targets for 7 yards.

Brown ripped a 16-yard run in the fourth quarter for the longest gain of the day on the ground for San Diego. He finished with four carries for 23 yards. Three of his four carries came in the fourth quarter. He caught one of two targets for 6 yards in a 37-0 defeat.

The Chargers will head into a bye week before facing the Raiders in Week 11.

Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman is active Week 9 against the Patriots.

Hillman was listed as probable due to a shoulder injury. He was never really a candidate to sit. The team will also have Lamin Barrow, Omar Bolden, Chris Harris Jr., Brandon McManus, Juwan Thompson, Louis Vasquez and Kayvon Webster. All seven players were listed as probable coming into the contest. 

Rookie Terrance West will receive the most carries among the Browns backfield triumvirate Sunday against Tampa Bay, a source has told ESPNCleveland.com.

Ben Tate has been considered their feature back with Isaiah Crowell also in the mix.

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Aldrick Robinson, running back Silas Redd, cornerback Greg Ducre, linebacker Jackson Jeffcoat, guard Spencer Long and tackle Tyler Polumbus were among the team's inactives Week 9 at Minnesota.

Buccaneers running backs Doug Martin (ankle) and Charles Sims (ankle) headline the Week 9 inactives for Sunday in Cleveland. Also injured and out are linebacker Brandon Magee (knee) and tackle Anthony Collins (foot).

The healthy scratches are cornerback Brandon Dixon and guard Kadeem Edwards.

Chargers running back Donald Brown was officially ruled active for Week 9 at Miami. Brown was recently cleared from a concussion he suffered Week 5 against the Jets and is ready for his first game back from injury. His role in the rushing attack remains uncertain, as the Chargers have found success as of late with Branden Oliver.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (foot) and wideout Michael Floyd (knee) are active as expected for Sunday's game at Dallas. Both were listed as probable.

The following players have been ruled inactive for the Chargers at Miami in Week 9: Jeremiah Attaochu, Jahleel Addae, Jason Verrett, Ryan Mathews, Manti Te'o, Richard Crawford and Ryan Carrethers.

As expected, Buccaneers (former?) feature back Doug Martin has been ruled out of the Week 9 clash in Cleveland. An ankle injury prevented him from practicing this week and had him deemed doubtful. Bobby Rainey is set to start in his place.