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Vaughn carried the ball twice for five yards and caught one of two targets for eight yards in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

Rico Dowdle (3.8 yards per carry on the season) and Ezekiel Elliott (3.3 yards per carry) continue to be very unimpressive as the Cowboys' two lead running backs, but that hasn't resulted in Vaughn getting much of a chance to prove himself. The 2023 sixth-round pick is only averaging 2.9 yards per carry himself on seven totes through three games, so he hasn't made a strong case for a bigger role heading into a Week 4 clash with the Giants.

Rivers rushed twice for nine yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory against San Francisco.

Kyren Williams (24-89-2 rushing line Sunday) is locked in as the starter for the Rams, but Rivers continued to work as the backup. The third-year pro converted a pivotal fourth down on a fake punt, keeping alive a drive that ended in a receiving touchdown for Williams. Notably, third-round rookie Blake Corum didn't take a snap on offense for the second time in three games, meaning Rivers seems firmly locked in as the backup to Williams, at least for now. Rivers likely will continue to have a limited role in the offense in a Week 4 contest against the Bears.

Corum didn't play a snap on offense and played seven snaps on special teams during Sunday's 27-24 victory against San Francisco.

It was another monster night for Kyren Williams (24-89-2) on the ground, and Ronnie Rivers was the only other running back to mix into the offense, turning his six snaps into two carries for nine yards. Corum's usage on special teams was actually the lowest it's been all season as well. Barring injury, the third-round rookie seems unlikely to make an impact any time soon for the Rams, as head coach Sean McVay has continued feeding Williams with the vast majority of touches at running back in a similar fashion to how he used him in the 2023 season.

Wilson rushed three times for 14 yards during Miami's 24-3 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Wilson handled a similar volume to Jaylen Wright (two carries for 17 yards) behind De'Von Achane with Raheem Mostert (chest) being sidelined again, but the game script didn't favor Miami's running game. The Dolphins' offense struggled mightily with Skylar Thompson (ribs) and Tim Boyle under center versus an aggressive Seattle defense. Wilson and the Dolphins' offense will look to improve in Week 4 against the Titans on Monday Night Football.

Patterson rushed four times for 33 yards while securing three of five targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers.

Patterson was on the field for 34 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, which was tied with fellow backup running back Jaylen Warren. However, Patterson saw more work than Warren and was efficient with his touches. Patterson totaled just 16 rushing yards over the first two weeks of the regular season, but it was encouraging to see him more involved against the Chargers.

Brooks had three carries for three yards in Sunday's 30-14 victory over the Titans.

Brooks saw his first work since joining the Packers in early September, but he did not take a carry until Green Bay's final drive when the outcome was all but decided. Brooks will operate as the third running back in Green Bay until MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) is ready to return, but he will presumably be a distant third option given the way fellow ball carriers Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson have performed to date.

Sanders rushed seven times for 17 yards and caught both of his targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 36-22 win over the Raiders.

After Chuba Hubbard's monster game Sunday, in which he recorded over 150 total yards on 26 touches, Sanders appears to be firmly in Carolina's No. 2 running back role. This is the second week in a row that Sanders has struggled on the ground, accumulating just 37 rushing yards on 14 carries during that time. However, Andy Dalton taking over at quarterback reinvigorated the Panthers' offense, and Sanders could benefit from better opportunities as a result.

Brooks had one carry for two yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota.

Brooks made his debut on offense after serving exclusively on special teams the first two weeks. Even with Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) inactive, Brooks only saw time in the backfield once the game became a blowout.

Taylor had one carry for three yards and caught both his targets for zero yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings in Week 3.

The Texans were down their top two running backs and elevated Taylor from the practice squad for the first time this season. He has a modicum of experience in three seasons with the Patriots and could be around as a fourth back if injuries to Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) linger.

Ogunbowale caught both his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota in Week 3.

Ogunbowale played 26 snaps, serving as the top backup to Cam Akers with both Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) sidelined. Houston also had British Brooks (three snaps) and J.J. Taylor (10) active for the game, but neither had a significant role in the offense.