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Barkley said after Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders that he has received assurances from the Eagles front office that he will remain with the team beyond the Nov. 10 trade deadline, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports. "The whole time my mindset was, we have a little issue going on right now and I feel like I'm the type of player and the type of leader that can help us get out of it," Barkley said. "And I want to be one of the reasons why we fix it."

After dropping their sixth straight game Sunday, the Eagles now sit at 2-6 on the season and could be motivated to explore moving veteran players for draft capital ahead of the deadline. Barkley -- who is under contract through 2028 -- apparently won't be among the pieces the Eagles consider moving, as the team is counting on re-emerging as a playoff contender next season rather than embracing a long-term rebuilding effort. Though he'll be suiting up for the Eagles in their Week 9 matchup with the division-leading Giants, Barkley could continue to have his playing time managed while he gets ramped back up from hamstring and back injuries. He played just 22 of the Eagles' 68 offensive snaps in the loss to Washington, finishing with 13 carries for 30 yards and a touchdown and a 24-yard reception on his lone target.

Vaki rushed 11 times for 65 yards in Sunday's 19-15 win over the Vikings. He added one catch for five yards on one target.

With Jared Goff struggling against the Vikings' blitz-heavy defense, the Lions dished out 34 carries to Jahmyr Gibbs and Vaki. It was Vaki's most extensive action of the season, and coach Dan Campbell said afterward that the Lions' RB2 took a "big step" and earned a lot of trust with his performance, according to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. It's unclear if that will translate to more opportunities, but it's clear Vaki has cemented himself as Gibbs' backup and a quality bench stash in fantasy leagues.

Mitchell rushed 11 times for 34 yards and caught four of six targets for three yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

Mitchell led the team in rushing yards while notching two fewer carries than Saquon Barkley, who was in and out of the game while playing through a back injury. Jaydon Blue, whom the Eagles signed from their practice squad Wednesday, contributed primarily as a special-teams kickoff returner while notching one catch and no carries. Mitchell has been elevated from the practice squad for each of Philadelphia's last two games, so he'll be eligible for one more elevation in Week 9 against the Giants before the Eagles have to sign him to the active roster to keep using him on gamedays.

Ekeler rushed eight times for 36 yards in Sunday night's 27-10 win over the Eagles.

The veteran running back wasn't targeted in the passing game on a night Jayden Daniels attempted 29 passes. Involved in a three-way backfield that also includes Rachaad White and Jeremy McNichols (foot), Ekeler has minimal fantasy appeal headed into next Sunday's matchup with the Rams' strong defense. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (foot) is required to miss at least one more game on injured reserve.

White rushed 11 times for 55 yards and a touchdown while catching two of three targets for five yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Eagles.

Most of White's production came in a three-play span on Washington's final possession, as he ripped off a 33-yard run down to the four-yard line, followed by a three-yard gain and a one-yard touchdown run to put the game out of reach. The Commanders have divided up backfield duties while Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) is on IR, as Austin Ekeler notched eight carries, while Jeremy McNichols (foot) had five carries and one catch prior to exiting in the second half. White continues to have the highest touch floor among Washington's available running backs heading into Week 9 against the Rams, and he has scored in three of the last four games, with the previous two touchdowns both coming on receptions.

Sampson rushed one time for seven yards and caught six of eight targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.

Sampson was out-carried 11 to one by Quinshon Judkins, but the former has carved out a role as the preferred pass-catching back for Cleveland since returning from injured reserve in Week 7. Over the last two games, Sampson has turned 11 targets into nine catches for 94 yards, while adding seven carries for 52 yards. Sampson will have some PPR fantasy appeal during weeks when the Browns are projected to trail on the scoreboard.

Barkley rushed 13 times for 30 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for 24 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

Barkley got to the edge to score a three-yard rushing touchdown out of the wildcat formation and give the Eagles a 10-0 first-quarter lead, but it was all Washington after that. He came into the game averaging 5.7 yards per carry but mustered only 2.3 YPC in this one while playing at less than full health. Barkley didn't sit down when on the sideline in an effort to stay loose and mitigate the effects of the back injury he sustained in Week 7 against Dallas while compensating for a hamstring injury that kept him out of the previous two games. The banged-up Barkley, who didn't notch a touch in the fourth quarter, will likely try to gut it out again in Week 9 against the NFC East-leading Giants.

Rodriguez registered 41 yards and a touchdown on six carries while reeling in his only target for 17 yards during Sunday's 42-7 win over the Colts.

Rodriguez was able to exceed 40 rushing yards for the second straight game after failing to do so in any of the team's first five contests of the year. Additionally, the running back slashed through the Colts' defense for a 26-yard touchdown in the third quarter, reaching the end zone for the third time this season. Rodriguez has now rushed 45 times for 209 yards and three scores while reeling in one of two targets for six yards over seven contests so far during the 2026 campaign.

Gordon carried the ball 19 times for 69 yards in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Patriots. He failed to catch his only target.

For the first time since De'Von Achane (knee) went down in Week 3 and Gordon became Miami's lead back, the second-year player was held out of the end zone. Over the last four games, Gordon has amassed 360 rushing yards and three TDs on 71 totes (5.1 yards per carry), but he's added exactly zero receiving yards to his totals. Gordon will try to begin a new TD streak in Week 9 against the Lions.

Hill rushed three times for 15 yards while catching four of eight targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Bills.

Hill garnered a team-high eight targets as Baltimore saw the departure of both starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) in the first half. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards while throwing an interception in the loss, and he may be asked to start Thursday's contest against the Jaguars. Hill has now turned 24 carries into 155 yards while reeling in 17 of 25 targets for 104 yards over eight games to open the 2026 campaign.