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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters after Sunday's 34-3 win over the Falcons that Brooks is considered day-to-day due to a groin injury, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Brooks aggravated a groin injury that dates back to training camp during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game and did not return. It looks like the injury is not considered a long-term issue, but it puts his status for Week 3 against the Browns on Sept. 27 in jeopardy. Chuba Hubbard would see an even bigger role if Brooks were to miss time, and AJ Dillon would be next in line for RB2 duties.

Brown rushed 20 times for 80 yards and brought in three of five targets for two yards in the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans on Sunday.

As his final numbers suggest, Brown worked for virtually every yard Sunday, but his contributions on the ground helped the Bengals move the chains and pull off the upset road victory. Brown couldn't get anything going as a receiver, but the fact he saw five targets is certainly encouraging from a bigger-picture fantasy view. The fourth-year back's usage through the first two games corroborates Brown's unquestioned role as the primary option in Cincinnati's ground game, as he's already seen 36 carries and 11 targets heading into a Week 3 road matchup against an always tough Steelers defense next Sunday.

Henry carried the ball 16 times for 68 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Saints.

The five-time Pro Bowler punched it in from one yard out on a wildcat snap late in the first quarter to open the scoring. Henry wasn't able to break any big gains, however, with his longest run going for just eight yards. He's made four trips to the end zone in two games to begin the season, piling up 214 rushing yards and 38 receiving yards as well, and Henry will look to keep rolling in a Week 3 road trip to Dallas.

Robinson rushed 16 times for 72 yards and brought in three of four targets for nine yards in the Falcons' 34-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Considering the Falcons' air attack posed next to no threat to the Panthers defense while being helmed by Cooper Rush and Jack Strand, Robinson managed to put together a serviceable, albeit scoreless, day. The ultra-talented back didn't have a robust enough opportunity on the ground thanks to a game script that increasingly turned against the run, but Robinson's 4.5 yards per carry was more than respectable considering the circumstances. Either Michael Penix (knee) or Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) appear to have a chance to return for Thursday's Week 3 road matchup against the Packers, a development that would theoretically offer Robinson the opportunity to see some less crowded defensive fronts.

Stevenson rushed six times for 43 yards while catching one of two targets for three yards in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers. He also lost a fumble.

Stevenson lost a fumble in the first quarter and proceeded to cede the majority of backfield opportunities to TreVeyon Henderson (ankle), who rushed 16 times for 76 yards and a touchdown in the latter's season debut. The pair of running backs split carries during Henderson's rookie 2025 season, and Stevenson racked up 23 touches in Henderson's absence during the Week 1 loss to the Seahawks. Stevenson, who has lost five of 11 fumbles since the start of the 2024 regular season, will try to improve his ball security in Week 3 against a Jaguars defense that recovered nine fumbles during the 2025 regular season.

Henderson (ankle) rushed 16 times for 76 yards and a touchdown and wasn't targeted in the passing game during Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers.

Henderson didn't take long to make an impact in his season debut after sitting out the 13-10 Week 1 loss to Seattle. The 2025 second-round pick opened the scoring with a 39-yard touchdown run 6:38 into Sunday's game and handled 17 touches compared to just seven for Rhamondre Stevenson, who lost a fumble on the drive preceding Henderson's touchdown run. Henderson had 180 carries to Stevenson's 130 during the 2025 regular season. Both running backs are likely to be involved in the Week 3 game plan against the Jaguars.

Etienne carried the ball eight times for 25 yards and caught both his targets for six yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Ravens. He added a two-point conversion.

After being heavily involved as a pass catcher in his New Orleans debut last week, Etienne saw his touch volume take a steep drop as Alvin Kamara returned to the lineup and saw six targets, catching five of them. The lack of usage for Etienne in curious considering the big contract the Saints gave him this offseason, and through two games the former Jaguar has just 17 carries for 71 yards, along with a 9-38-0 line on 11 targets. Without bigger volume, he'll be a risky play in Week 3 at home against the Raiders.

Brooks exited Sunday's game against the Falcons in the fourth quarter due to a groin injury and is questionable to return, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Brooks carried five times for 16 yards and caught his lone target for minus-5 yards before he was seen heading to the locker room with a trio of Panthers staff members, according to Mike Kaye of ESPN.com. It's not clear when Brooks might have sustained the injury, but he received his final carry of the afternoon with 11:58 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Panthers should provide more details on Brooks' condition shortly, but even if his injury is only a minor concern, he'll likely be done for the day while Carolina is sitting on a sizable lead.

Jones (knee) returned to Sunday's contest at Chicago, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.

Jones briefly left Minnesota's Week 2 matchup in the fourth quarter, but now that he's back in the game, he'll attempt to build upon his 23 carries for 105 yards in the team's first outing with Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve.

Jones exited Sunday's game against the Bears in the fourth quarter due to a knee injury and is questionable to return.

Jones carried 18 times for 85 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game before he headed to the medical tent to get his knee checked out, per Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune. The Vikings were already without Jordan Mason (thumb) after placing him on injured reserve Wednesday, and if Jones is unable to finish the Week 2 contest, the team would be left with Demond Claiborne and DeeJay Dallas as its healthy backfield options.