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Buccaneers running back Doug Martin is believed to have suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder, sources told FOX Sports 1. The injury could possibly end his season.

NFL.com was first to report Martin reportedly suffered a serious shoulder injury, which could keep him out several weeks, if not longer.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin reportedly has a serious shoulder injury, a source told NFL.com. Martin could be out several weeks.

Mike James replaced Martin in Sunday's game at Atlanta, rushing for 45 yards on 14 carries and adding three catches for 8 yards.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin is headed for an MRI after leaving Sunday's game against the Falcons with a shoulder injury, according to ESPN. Martin said following the game X-rays "look fine" and he didn't suffer a separated shoulder.

With Trent Richardson struggling mightily, Colts running back Donald Brown got a season-high 11 carries in the win over Denver. Brown gained only 23 yards, but he caught all three of his targets for a season-high 42 yards.

Brown got the same number of touches, 14, as Richardson. Brown has at least two catches in four straight games.

Perhaps moving into a more equal timeshare, Brown is on a bye this week before visiting Houston in Week 9.

Colts running back Trent Richardson hit a new low in the Week 7 win over Denver. He ran 14 times for 37 yards, a season-low 2.6 yards per carry, and lost his first fumble in the fourth quarter.

Richardson, who nearly fumbled in the first quarter, was not targeted in the passing game. He was so ineffective that he lost substantial snaps to Donald Brown. Brown finished with 14 touches, same as Richardson.

Richardson has not cleared 60 total yards in any of the past three games. On a bye in Week 8, Richardson visits the Texans in Week 9.

Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman fumbled for the second straight game in Week 7, but this time his team didn't recover. Hillman's fourth-quarter fumble at the goal line was a pivotal play in the Broncos' 39-33 loss at Indianapolis.

Purely a change-of-pace option behind Knowshon Moreno, Hillman carried four times for 25 yards and caught his only target for 1 yard. He'll play the Redskins in Week 8.

Several Chiefs skill position players made small contributions to the win Sunday against Houston. Among them were Knile Davis, who had two carries for 5 yards, and Cyrus Gray, who added three yards on one attempt.

Anthony Sherman caught two passes for 10 yards. Tight end Sean McGrath, who lost his starting job upon the return of Anthony Fasano from injury, had one reception for 1 yard.

The Ravens received minor offensive contributions from a few role players Week 7 against the Steelers.

In the passing game, wide receiver Tandon Doss caught two passes from Joe Flacco for 35 yards while tight end Ed Dickson caught each of his first two passes for a first down and finished with 17 yards.

In the running game, Bernard Pierce had six carries for 13 yards (2.2 yards per carry) and caught one pass for a gain of 9 yards. Vonta Leach had three carries for 10 yards (3.3 yards per carry) and had only one catch for a 3-yard gain in a 19-16 defeat.

Titans running back Chris Johnson failed to make much of an impact in the running game but racked up over 100 yards of total offense Sunday against the 49ers in Week 7.

Johnson caught a short screen pass and took it up the field for a 66-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. It was his 11th touchdown of 60-plus yards, which is the most in the NFL since 2008. Johnson finished the game with 110 yards of total offense, logging only 39 yards on nine carries (4.3 yards per carry) and 71 yards on four receptions with a touchdown in a 31-17 defeat.

Johnson has not rushed for more than 40 yards in each of his last four games played. He'll have a bye week to rest before returning to action at St. Louis in Week 9.

The Broncos listed seven players as inactive for the game at Indianapolis: offensive tackle Orlando Franklin (ankle), guard John Moffitt, quarterback Zac Dysert, running back C.J. Anderson, cornerback Tony Carter, cornerback Quentin Jammer and linebacker Wesley Woodyard (neck).