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Brown rushed the ball 15 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Panthers. He added two receptions on three targets for 12 yards.

After showcasing strong efficiency on limited touches through three games, Brown managed to match Zack Moss' workload in Week 4. That began early on near the goal line when Brown replaced Moss and punched in the team's first touchdown of the day from three yards away. With the team in positive game script for much of the second half, Brown split carries evenly and tallied another touchdown from one yard out while also recording a long run of 20 yards. It's unclear whether Brown has secured this role consistently moving forward, but his usage Sunday was a significant step forward for his fantasy utility.

Robinson rushed 21 times for 101 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 42-14 win over the Cardinals.

Robinson's six-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter started a string of 24 unanswered Commanders points as Washington easily overcame an early seven-point deficit. Jeremy McNichols took over the change-of-pace role usually filled by Austin Ekeler (concussion) and scored two rushing touchdowns, but Robinson saw a season-high 21 rushing attempts and remains the clear lead back heading into a Week 5 home game against the Browns. Robinson has three rushing touchdowns through four games in 2024 after scoring seven rushing touchdowns in 27 regular-season games across his first two seasons.

Ogunbowale caught all four of his targets for 47 yards and a touchdown and added two carries for seven yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars.

The veteran depth RB had his most productive day as a pass catcher since he posted a 5-54 line on seven targets in Week 7 of the 2022 campaign, and Ogunbowale got to play hero Sunday by catching a one-yard TD from C.J. Stroud late in the fourth quarter for the game-winning score. Ogunbowale's increased role on offense came with Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) both sidelined, and he could return to being primarily a special-teams contributor in Week 5 against the Bills if either or both injured backs are able to rejoin the lineup.

Akers carried the ball 13 times for 53 yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars.

The veteran running back made his second straight start due to both Joe Mixon (ankle), and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) being unavailable, and Akers was a little more effective on the ground than he was last week. The receiving TD he used to salvage his Week 3 performance went to Dare Ogunbowale this time around, however. Akers' role and volume in Week 5 against the Bills will be dependent on the health of the two RBs ahead of him on the Houston depth chart.

Mason rattled off 24 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown while adding 37 receiving yards on two receptions (three targets) in Sunday's 30-13 win over New England.

Mason continued to dominated the backfield touches in San Francisco sans starter Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles). The only other active running back to receive a carry in Sunday's run-heavy gameplan was rookie Isaac Guerendo, who fumbled that carry away for the 49ers' lone turnover. Mason has provided 20+ carries, 100+ rushing yards with at least one touchdown in three of his four starts. The Georgia Tech product will make at least two more starts while CMC continues to recover on injured reserve, making Mason a top-tier play against the Cardinals next Sunday.

Moss rushed the ball 15 times for 51 yards in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Panthers. He added four catches on four targets for 27 yards and a touchdown.

The Bengals came out very aggressive through the air, which limited Moss to only four carries for eight yards through two quarters. While that mark doubled up Chase Brown, the duo's usage near the goal line was interesting, as Brown relieved Moss at the goal line for the team's first touchdown of the day. Just before halftime, Moss was then used at the goal line and caught a one-yard touchdown. With a lead in the second half, the Bengals used their backs evenly -- a departure from the usage that favored Moss through the first three weeks of the season. While that may be a concerning sign for him as the season progresses, Moss has three total touchdowns on the season and has topped 60 yards from scrimmage in three of four contests.

Bigsby carried the ball seven times for 90 yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans.

Travis Etienne missed most of the first quarter with a shoulder injury, but Bigsby's biggest gain came in the third as he rumbled for 58 yards on a drive that stalled on Houston's goal line. Etienne didn't play poorly when he was on the field, turning 12 touches into 60 scrimmage yards, but Bigsby's performance could encourage the winless Jaguars to shake things up and go with more of a backfield timeshare in Week 5 against the Colts. The second-year back's touch volume could ultimately depend on Etienne's health, however.

Badie (back) left Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets on a stretcher but is doing okay, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

Badie was injured on a big hit by Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, which also dislodged the ball for a fumble. The running back stayed with his teammates on the sideline for a while but eventually needed a stretcher to get off the field. Subsequent test results on his back have been encouraging, but it's too early to determine a return timeline for Badie.

Etienne (shoulder) carried the ball 11 times for 50 yards and caught one of two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans.

The running back missed most of the first quarter with a shoulder issue, and while he was able to return to the contest, Etienne was overshadowed in the Jaguars' backfield by Tank Bigsby, who amassed 90 rushing yards on only seven carries. It's also the first time Etienne has failed to catch multiple passes in a regular-season game since Week 14 of the 2022 season. Bigsby's performance, and Jacksonville's winless record, could prompt the team to shake things up with a backfield timeshare in Week 5 against the Colts. However, if he's healthy, Etienne still figures to be the Jaguars' top option on the ground.

Harris carried the ball 13 times for 19 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts. He added three receptions on six targets for 54 yards.

Harris led the Pittsburgh backfield, though it wasn't the volume projected due to Jaylen Warren (knee) being sidelined. Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) was more effective before exiting the game and stole six carries, while Justin Fields also used his legs more. Even with the ball in his hands, Harris was largely stymied, as his longest run went for just five yards. However, Harris did produce as a receiver, highlighted by a 32-yard catch and run early in the fourth quarter as the Steelers attempted to rally. Overall, his disappointing start to the season continued, as Harris has yet to top 100 yards from scrimmage or find the end zone through four games.