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Ravens running back Bernard Pierce recorded a rushing touchdown for a second straight game during a 29-7 win Week 7 vs. Atlanta. Pierce finished with 21 rushing yards on eight carries, while recording no catches. He was targeted once.

Pierce picked up his second rushing touchdown on a 1-yard carry with 2:38 left in the second quarter. He has five career rushing touchdowns, and one more rushing touchdown this season will give him a career high.

The Ravens are back in action Week 8 at Cincinnati.

The Falcons didn't get a lot of production from their running backs during a 29-7 loss Week 7 at Baltimore.

Starter Steven Jackson led the way with 22 rushing yards on eight carries. Devonta Freeman was second with 20 rushing yards on two carries, Antone Smith was third on the team with 10 rushing yards on three carries and Jacquizz Rodgers added 9 rushing yards on two carries.

Freeman was the most-active running back in the passing game, totaling five catches for 17 yards. Jackson and Rodgers each had one catch for 3 yards, while Smith had two catches for minus-1 yard.

The Falcons are back in action Week 8 vs. Detroit.

Rams running back Benny Cunningham found the end zone for the third straight game, catching a 5-yard touchdown from Austin Davis in the win over Seattle. Cunningham ran twice for 3 yards and caught all five of his targets for 46 yards.

He also had a 75-yard kickoff return. Cunningham visits the Chiefs in Week 8. 

Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson caught just two passes for nine yards but scored a touchdown in his team's 17-16 loss to the Bills in Week 7.

Patterson hauled in a pass near the line of scrimmage on first and goal and found the end zone for a four-yard score in the second quarter. He was held at bay aside from the scoring play, adding one more reception and also gaining three yards on a carry. Patterson has only managed two receptions in four straight games, and he has just 19 receptions and 213 receiving yards in seven games. His next chance at a breakout will come against the Buccaneers in Week 8.

Several Seahawks made minor contributions Week 7 at St. Louis. Among them, running back Robert Turbin ran twice for 7 yards and caught three passes for 24 yards. Running back Christine Michael carried twice for 5 yards.

Rookie receiver Kevin Norwood added a 4-yard reception.

Vikings running back Matt Asiata was used as a backup Week 7.

Asiata again watched as Jerick McKinnon received the bulk of the carries. Asiata was average when he got the ball, gaining 24 yards on six carries. Asiata did have a reception, picking up 13 yards. 

He'll look for more Week 8 against the Buccaneers. 

Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon turned in a strong game Week 7 against the Bills. 

McKinnon gained 103 yards on 19 carries. He averaged 5.4 yards per attempt during the contest. McKinnon was targeted four times in the passing game, but didn't do much. He came up with two receptions, but lost 2 yards. McKinnon was again the primary ball-carrier. He had 19 carries against Matt Asiata's six carries. 

McKinnon will take on the Buccaneers Week 8.

A hamstring injury sustained in the second half has sidelined Colts running back Trent Richardson for the rest of the game against Cincinnati.

Richardson finishes the game with 77 yards rushing on 14 carries and four catches for 41 yards.

Cardinals offensive studs Andre Ellington and Michael Floyd are artive Week 7 against the Raiders.

Both players came into the contest considered probable, and were expected to play. Ellington is still dealing with a foot injury. Floyd has a groin issue. 

The Chargers have listed the following players as inactive for Sunday's Week 7 matchup with the Chiefs: cornerback Jason Verrett (shoulder), running backs Ryan Mathews (knee) and Donald Brown (concussion), linebackers Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring) and Manti Te'o (foot), wide receiver Dontrelle Inman and defensive tackle Ricardo Mathews.

The two running backs and Te'o were ruled out on the team's final injury report, while Attaochu was doubtful to play. Verrett is inactive after being questionable on the final injury report, but cornerback Brandon Flowers (groin) and linebackers Dwight Freeney (knee) and Cordarro Law (ankle) are all active after also being questionable.

Five Chargers are active after drawing a probable tag, including wide receiver Eddie Royal (elbow), linebacker Reggie Walker (ankle), cornerback Shareece Wright (knee) and offensive linemen D.J. Fluker (ankle) and Rich Ohrnberger (back).