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Cardinals running back Andre Ellington got off to a fast start to the season Sunday against New Orleans. But a torn PCL could interrupt that season, at least temporarily.

He will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury.

Ellington did lead the team with 12 carries for 69 yards before going down. He also scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter and added a catch for seven yards.

Arizona plays at Chicago in Week 2, but it appears unlikely that Ellington will participate.

Broncos running back C.J. Anderson said he suffered a sprained toe during his team's Week 1 win over the Ravens.

Anderson was limited to 29 yards on 12 rushes in the victory. Denver will face the Chiefs Week 2.

Lions running back Ameer Abdullah enjoyed a fine season opener on Sunday against the Chargers. Abdullah was 4 for 4 in pass attempts for a total of 44 yards.

He also had seven carries and rushed for 50 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown run to kick off the scoring in the first quarter in the 33-28 loss.

The Lions will take on the Vikings in Minnesota for Week 2 action.

The big game many expected from Broncos featured back C.J. Anderson on Sunday did not come to fruition. In fact, backfield mate Ronnie Hillman received as many carries and rushed for more yards.

Anderson had 12 rushes for just 29 yards in the defeat of Baltimore. He was targeted eight times in the passing game, however, and caught four for 19 yards.

It remains to be seen how much of the workload he shares Thursday night when Denver plays at Kansas City.

The Cowboys will start Darren McFadden at running back for their Week 1 matchup against the Giants on Sunday.

McFadden will be making his debut with Dallas after spending his first seven seasons with the Raiders.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington had to be helped off the field during Sunday's game against the Saints after sustaining a right knee injury, reports The Arizona Republic.

Ellington left the field on a cart and he did not return. After the game, coach Bruce Arians said Ellington suffered a PCL injury, reports Fox Sports 910. He will receive an MRI on Monday. 

Raiders running back Roy Helu is a healthy scratch for the season opener Sunday against Cincinnati. His inactive status comes as a bit of a surprise.

Helu signed a two-year contract with Oakland in the offseason after averaging a fine 5.4 yards per carry with Washington a year ago. But he fell behind both Latavius Murray and Taiwan Jones on the depth chart during the presesaon.

The Cowboys are expected to start Joseph Randle at running back Sunday night against the Giants, sources told ESPN.

Although Randle might get the start, the Cowboys have been insistent on splitting carries between Randle, Darren McFadden and Lance Dunbar.

Still, Randle received the majority of first-team snaps when he and McFadden were healthy during the preseason.

There is not a lot of optimism Rams running back Tre Mason will be able to play Week 1 against the Seahawks, according to ESPN. Mason is questionable due to a thigh injury.

If Mason is sidelined, then Benny Cunningham will start in his place.

The Ravens have ruled running back Lorenzo Taliaferro out for Week 1 against the Broncos, according to CSN.