NFL Player News

Browns running back Trent Richardson saw an increase in touches Week 2 at Baltimore after totaling just 15 Week 1, but the results were still lackluster for the second-year back. Richardson finished with 58 rushing yards on 18 carries and five catches for 21 yards, while scoring no touchdowns for the second straight game.

Richardson's longest run and reception were both 9 yards. He averaged 3.2 yards per carry after averaging 3.6 yards per carry Week 1.

Richardson will be in search of his first touchdown this season when the Browns are back in action Week 3 at Minnesota.

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas had a bit more success in Week 2 against the Colts, but still took a backseat to Lamar Miller in a 24-20 win Sunday.

Thomas more than doubled his Week 1 rushing total on the same number of carries, picking up 30 yards on eight carries. He did not find the end zone this week, however, as Miller picked up the team's lone rushing score.

Thomas was also not much of a factor in the passing game, hauling in just one reception for 10 yards despite being the team's primary option on passing downs.

Thomas will likely see a similar role in Week 3 against the Falcons. 

Titans running back Chris Johnson fell 4 yards shy of a 100-yard rushing performance Week 2 at Houston, but he did set a career milestone in a 30-24 overtime loss. Johnson became the third player in franchise history to reach 7,000 rushing yards, joining Eddie George and Earl Campbell.

Johnson finished Sunday's loss with a team-high 96 rushing yards on 25 carries (3.8 ypc). His longest gain went 16 yards. Johnson had one catch for 1 yard. Unfortunately, Johnson hasn't recorded a touchdown in his first two games this season.

The Titans are back in action Week 3 vs. San Diego.

Colts running back Donald Brown vaulted into a larger role in Week 2 against the Dolphins, but did not make much of a difference in a 24-20 loss Sunday.

Brown received seven carries while backing up Ahmad Bradshaw, and he rushed for 30 yards. Brown was also the primary third-down back, but did not factor into the passing game. Quarterback Andrew Luck did not look Brown's way once, as he finished with no receptions.  

Brown should continue to play the same role in Week 3 against the 49ers. 

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews carried the ball 16 times for 73 yards in Sunday's 33-30 victory over the Eagles. Mathews caught one pass for three yards, but also fumbled toward the end of the second quarter as the Chargers were threatening to score (the fumble came on a short run from the Eagles' nine yard line). It was Mathews' eighth lost fumble in a four-year career. 

Mathews didn't seem to be punished for the miscue -- he carried the ball five more times in the second half -- but Danny Woodhead had more playing time, getting 11 touches (seven carries, four receptions) to Mathews' five. 

The Chargers travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans in Week 3. Mathews has 131 total yards and a touchdown on the season. 

Cornerback Champ Bailey, who earlier was ruled out with a foot injury, heads the Broncos' list of inactives against the Giants. Also inactive are tight end Joel Dreessen (knee), quarterback Zac Dysert, running back C.J. Anderson, offensive linemen Chris Kuper and John Moffitt and defensive back Quentin Jammer.

The Cardinals have made QB Ryan Lindley, RB Ryan Williams, LB Alex Okafor, NT Alameda Ta'Amu, T Bobby Massie, G Earl Watford, and TE Rob Housler inactive Week 2 against the Lions.

Housler remains out with an ankle injury, while Williams is once again a healthy inactive. 

Cardinals running back Ryan Williams is inactive for Week 2 against the Lions.

Williams was also a healthy scratch Week 1. He appears to be buried on the Cardinals depth chart. 

The Cowboys got their injured players ready to roll on Sunday, which results in an inactive list without big names.

Included are wide receiver Cole Beasley, linebacker Ernie Sims, running back Joseph Randle, guard David Arkin, defensive tackle Caesar Rayford, left tackle Darrion Weems and tight end Andre Smith.

Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (knee), defensive tackle Brandon Williams (toe), wide receiver Deonte Thompson (foot), center Ryan Jensen (foot), defensive end DeAngelo Tyson, tackle Jah Reid and running back Shaun Draughn were listed as inactive Week 2 vs. Cleveland.