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Buccaneers running back Bobby Rainey couldn't find any running room against one of the best defenses in the NFL during a 33-14 loss Week 15 vs. San Francisco. Rainey was held to 27 rushing yards on 11 carries, while adding one catch for 3 yards.

Rainey's longest carry went 8 yards. In fact, his other 10 carries went for 3 yards or less and he received no carries in 49ers' territory.

The Bucs are back in action Week 16 at St. Louis.

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas took a backseat in Week 15 against the Patriots, but still came up with a big play in a 24-20 win Sunday.

Thomas finished with just 18 yards of total offense in the game, 16 of which came on five carries in the running game. He made one play in the passing game, however, scoring on a 2-yard reception in the first seconds of the fourth quarter.

Thomas has scored in three of his last four games, though he did miss one game in that stretch due to an ankle injury. The Dolphins play in Buffalo in Week 16. 

Patriots running back Shane Vereen saw his role in the offense practically disappear in Week 15 against the Dolphins Sunday, one week after one of the best games of his career.

Vereen touched the ball just five times in the game, as he hauled in a season-low three passes for just 8 yards. He was targeted seven times, the third-highest total on the team. He also had just 13 yards on two carries.  

The Patriots have shown little inclination for consistently relying on just one running back, and Vereen took a backseat as a result Sunday. He will try to get back on track in Week 16, with a matchup against the Ravens on the way. 

Wideout Tavon Austin (ankle) and guard Harvey Dahl (knee) highlight the injury report produced Sunday by the Rams. Also among the injured on the list is running back Daryl Richardson (thigh).

The healthy scratches are defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo, tackle Mike Person, defensive back Quinton Pointer and guard Brandon Washington.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (knee) and guard Paul Fanaika (back) are active for the game at Tennessee after being listed as probable on the injury report. Ellington ran 11 times for 46 yards and a touchdown last week vs. the Rams.

Cardinals tight end Rob Housler, who was doubtful with a groin injury, heads the team's list of inactives for the game at Tennessee. Also sitting out are quarterback Ryan Lindley, safety Curtis Taylor, linebacker Dontay Moch, running back Ryan Williams, guard Earl Watford and defensive end Ronald Talley.

The Raiders list wide receiver Brice Butler, running back Darren McFadden, running back Jeremy Stewart, defensive back Chance Casey, guard Lamar Mady, guard Andre Gurode and defensive tackle Vance Walker as inactive against the Chiefs in Week 15.

Colts running back Donald Brown suffered a stinger in the first quarter Week 15 against the Texans and had to leave the game. He was off to a good start, carrying the ball five times for 38 yards to bounce back from an 11-yard effort last week.

He is questionable to return. Trent Richardson figures to get more playing time in his absence.

Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin (hip), linebacker K.J. Wright (feet), cornerback Brandon Browner (groin), running back Christine Michael, tackle Michael Bowie, tackle Caylin Hauptmann and defensive end Benson Mayowa were listed as inactive Week 15 at N.Y. Giants.

Patriots running back Shane Vereen (wrist) is officially active, as expected, for Week 15 against the Dolphins.