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The Seahawks plan to let running back Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) make the call on whether he plays Monday night against the Lions, according to the NFL Network.

The report solidifies the notion Lynch is shaping up as a game-time decision for Monday's contest, which is somewhat problematic for those without a contingency plan (such as Thomas Rawls) in place.

Eagles running back DeMarco Murray is expected to be active Sunday against Washington. However, he will test out his hamstring during pregame warmups before a decision is made, according to NFL Network.

Murray was able to practice fully Thursday and Friday, so it was a bit surprising that he was officially listed as questionable.

Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles both played very well against the Jets last Sunday, so even if Murray plays, he could lose snaps to the other two backs.

Washington has also been excellent against the run, allowing just 75 rushing yards per game through three weeks, which is another knock on Murray's Fantasy upside Sunday.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (knee) will play Sunday against the Panthers, according to NFL Network.

Martin is officially listed as questionable after suffering the injury during practice this week, but he was always adamant he would play. The Panthers' defense has been hit by big injuries, namely to linebacker Luke Kuechly and defensive end Charles Johnson, possibly giving Martin more lanes to run through than normal against Carolina.

Running back Donald Brown was released by the Chargers on Saturday, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

The Chargers would apparently like to re-sign Brown next week, but they needed an offensive lineman and Brown is not subject to waivers. Dreamius Smith is now the team's No. 4 running back.

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) is officially questionable for Monday's game.

This has looked like a likely game-time decision all week, and that will indeed be the case. Thomas Rawls will be the starter with Fred Jackson serving as the third-down back if Lynch does not play .

Lions running back Joique Bell (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Seahawks, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Bell has been incredibly underwhelming thus far, averaging just 2.5 yards per touch and 1.1 yard per rush. Rookie Ameer Abdullah and third-down back Theo Riddick should get increased touches against a tough Seahawks rush defense Monday in Bell's absence.

Titans running back Bishop Sankey will be part of a running back-by-committee situation moving forward in Tennessee, the Tennessean reports.

In case it wasn't apparent from the Titans having a different leading rusher in each of their first three games, head coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed the team is perfectly content feeding the hot hand rather than consistently featuring a single running back. As a result, Sankey, Dexter McCluster, Antonio Andrews and Terrance West should all continue to see touches moving forward, health permitting.

Rams running back Benny Cunningham (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game in Arizona, ESPN.com reports.

Cunningham was a late addition to the injury report for Friday, with a minor knee issue holding him out of practice. He's still expected to play, albeit in a limited role now that Todd Gurley and Tre Mason are both healthy. Cunningham won't see much work outside of obvious passing situations.

Lions running back Joique Bell (ankle) missed practice again on Friday and is in jeopardy of sitting out in Week 4, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Despite finding the end zone in Week 3, Bell has been downright unpleasant to watch thus far, averaging an abysmal 2.5 yards per touch and 1.1 yards per rush. He has been a starter in name only through three weeks, his 61 offensive snaps trailing the 86 rookie Ameer Abdullah has logged and narrowly leading third-down back Theo Riddick's 58. Though his size and physical running style make him Detroit's defacto goal-line back, his level of production shouldn't be missed by fantasy owners or the Lions if he is held out on Monday.

Despite his struggles to start the season, Broncos running back C.J. Anderson will remain the starter ahead of Ronnie Hillman and Juwan Thompson, according to the Denver Post.

Anderson has failed to rush for even 30 yards in a game this season, racking up 74 yards on 32 carries, but Hillman hasn't been much better, rushing for 88 yards on 28 carries.

Anderson reportedly had a good practice Friday, and while he'll draw the start Sunday against the Vikings, he'll continue to be on thin ice, particularly if Hillman is able to turn it around and outperform him.