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With Lamar Miller dealing with a shoulder injury, the Dolphins got little out of their running game in a 20-16 loss to the Lions in Week 10.

Miller, the team's usual No. 1 back, was able to carry the ball just four times, while adding just one reception for -4 yards. With Miller limited, the Dolphins turned to Damien Williams and Daniel Thomas , and didn't really get much out of either. Thomas finished with just 14 yards on five carries with a fumble, and barely looks like a competent fill-in for Miller.

Williams was a bit more impressive, rushing for 34 yards to lead the team on seven carries, while adding three receptions for 27 yards. With just a few days off before the team's next game against the Bills in Week 11 Thursday, Williams might be the top option again if Miller can't get to 100-percent.

If Miller's injury lingers but not enough to keep him out of action, the team might go with a split yet again this Thursday. However, the Bills are allowing the third-fewest Fantasy points to opposing running backs this season, so it might be another long day for the Dolphins running backs in Week 11. 

Ravens running backs Bernard Pierce and Lorenzo Taliaferro combined for 41 rushing yards during a 21-7 win Week 10 vs. Tennessee. Pierce had 31 rushing yards on eight carries, while Taliaferro added 10 rushing yards on three carries.

Starting running back Justin Forsett led the rushing attack Sunday with 112 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. Although, Forsett, Pierce and Taliferro combined for no catches.

The Ravens are on a bye Week 11 before returning to action Week 12 at New Orleans.

The Chiefs got several contributions from role players in their Week 10 win at Buffalo. Among them, wideout A.J. Jenkins caught a 27-yard pass, tight end Anthony Fasano had a 7-yard reception and wideout Junior Hemingway had a 6-yard grab.

Running back Knile Davis ran four times for 1 yard and caught a 5-yard pass, but lost a fumble. They'll all play the Seahawks in Week 11.

Chiefs running back Cyrus Gray suffered a knee injury at Buffalo and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington is good to go Week 10 against the Rams.

Ellington has been battling a foot injury all season, but has managed to play through it. The team will also have Lorenzo Alexander, Marcus Benard, Larry Foote and Bobby Massie. All four players were also listed as probable. 

The team's only questionable player, Ed Stinson, will attempt to tough it out. He's dealing with a groin injury. 

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (ribs) is active for the game at Buffalo after being listed as probable. Also suiting up are safety Eric Berry (ankle), linebacker Tamba Hali (knee), cornerback Phillip Gaines (ankle, quadriceps), running back Cyrus Gray (hand), wideout Junior Hemingway (hamstring), and cornerbacks Sean Smith (groin) and Chris Owens (knee).

Three ailing Jaguars have been placed on the inactive list for their Sunday game against Dallas. They are guard Brandon Linder (shoulder), defensive end Andre Branch (groin) and linebacker Jeremiah George (ankle). All three had been ruled out earlier in the week.

The healthy scratches are offensive tackle Sam Young, cornerback Tommie Campbell, running back Storm Johnson and wideout Mike Brown.

Buccaneers rookie running back Charles Sims will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Falcons, backing up Bobby Rainey, while Doug Martin (ankle) is inactive for the second straight game. Sims had ankle surgery right before the season and spent the first half of the season on short-term injured reserve.

Sims is a terrific receiver who caught 203 passes in his college career.

Buccaneers rookie running back Charles Sims will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Falcons, according to ESPN. 

Although general manager Jason Licht and coach Lovie Smith have both indicated this week Sims will make his debut Sunday, he is still listed as questionable on the injury report. Sims has been sidelined all season due to an ankle injury and was on short-term injured reserve until Nov. 1.

Browns running backs Ben Tate, Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell all played a role in the team's 24-3 win over the Bengals Thursday, but coach Mike Pettine indicated that the three-back system isn't necessarily here to stay, ESPN.com reports.

"We have options, and we can steer it a couple different ways," Pettine said. "(The versatility) can be problematic for a defense, as well, but I’m not going to sit here and say 'we’re committed to a three-running back system, here’s how we’re going to do it.' I would still put it in the week-to-week category."

The three backs combined for 169 rushing yards on 48 carries Thursday, with each receiving at least 10 carries and all three reaching the end zone. West led the charge with 26 carries and 94 yards, but the Browns' rushing hierarchy will likely continue to remain fluid moving forward.