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Patriots running back Brandon Bolden started for the team Sunday against the Bucs but had just three carries. One of them happened to go for 46 yards. He also caught five of six passes thrown his way, adding another 49 yards to his stat line. 

Bolden's always had good hands going back to his days in college. It could be assumed that until Shane Vereen comes back this is the player who will take passing downs work for New England. I like the idea of putting in a waiver claim for him this week and seeing where it goes. 

With Steven Jackson sidelined, Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers earned the start and enjoyed a career performance in Week 3 at Miami.

Rodgers shared his carries with Jason Snelling but nearly reached the century mark. He finished with 18 carries for a career-high 86 yards and two catches for seven yards in a 27-23 defeat. He was targeted three times.

Rodgers has 31 carries for 102 yards through three games. He'll likely get the starting nod again if Jackson is not ready to roll in Week 4 against the Patriots. New England allowed 97 yards on the ground against the Buccaneers.

Jets backup running back Alex Green and fullback Tommy Bohanon were limited against the Bills.

Green gained 15 yards on 5 carries with Chris Ivory out. Bohanon ran the ball one time, picking up 0 yards. They'll face the Titans Week 4. 

Colts running back Donald Brown, now playing behind Ahmad Bradshaw and Trent Richardson, ran three times for 25 yards in the win over San Francisco. Brown was targeted once but did not record a catch.

Brown visits the Jaguars in Week 4.

Trent Richardson scored a 1-yard touchdown on his first carry as a Colt. But it wasn't the start of a big day.

Richardson finished with 35 yards on 13 carries, and had no catches despite being targeted three times. Richardson had one bad drop.

Richardson should be in better sync with his offensive line when the Colts visits Jacksonville in Week 4.

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas scored his second rushing touchdown of the season during Sunday’s Week 3 contest at home against the Falcons.

Thomas capped off a 6-play, 80-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. He finished with five carries for 21 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and a touchdown. He also had one reception for 16 yards in a 27-23 victory.

Thomas has rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries through two games. He will look to stay productive in Week 3 at New Orleans. The Saints allowed 86 yards on the ground against the Cardinals in Week 3.

Seahawks running back Christine Michael received 9 carries against the Jaguars.

With the Seahawks up big, the team opted to rest some of their starters. Michael was able to gain 37 yards on the ground. He'll take on the Texans Week 4.

Redskins running back Roy Helu did not get a carry in the Week 3 loss at home to the Lions. That said, he received some passes in space late in the game.

Helu ended up catching three passes for 35 yards in the game. He was targeted three times overall by Robert Griffin III. Helu doesn't always contribute for Washington as the team readies for the Week 4 game at Oakland. 

Rams running back Daryl Richardson only played one snap Sunday at the Cowboys in Week 3 after his injured foot was stepped on. In his place, the rest of the running backs corps struggled.

Isaiah Pead had six carries for 20 yards and seven catches for 43 yards. Benny Cunningham had four carries for 16 yards and one catch for 6 yards. Zac Stacy was inactive.

Richardson might not be ready for Week 4 against the 49ers since the game is Thursday night, which means Pead and Cunningham might have to step in. We'd give the significant edge to Pead based on his ability to play in the passing game.

Pead had seven targets, and the Rams will likely be throwing all game against the San Francisco defense. Add Pead where needed, and hopefully he does well if Richardson is out.

Ignore Cunningham and Stacy in the majority of leagues.

Rams running back Daryl Richardson ruined a lot of Fantasy owners in Week 3 when he played just one snap against the Cowboys and finished with no stats. But that one snap proved costly.

Richardson came into the game battling a foot injury, and he got his foot stepped on, forcing him out of the game. And now it's time to keep him reserved in the majority of leagues.

The Rams play the 49ers in Week 4 on a short week Thursday night, and it's doubtful Richardson will be ready. Even if he does play you're not going to trust him against San Francisco's defense.

Richardson has struggled so far this year with 30 carries for 98 yards through two games. He did some damage as a receiver with 10 catches for 78 yards, but he's been playing hurt, which has been a problem.

We hope Richardson can get back to 100 percent soon, but for now keep him reserved. Look for Isaiah Pead to pick up the slack in St. Louis while Richardson is banged up.