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Kamara rushed 14 times for 51 yards and two touchdowns and brought in six of eight targets for 58 yards in the Saints' 33-28 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Kamara was able to put a bow on a productive fantasy day with two- and one-yard touchdown runs in the second half, and he also enjoyed an elevated pass-catching role with the Saints down both Rashid Shaheed (thigh) and Michael Thomas (IR-knee). The veteran back has no fewer than four catches in seven straight contests, and he's cleared the 50-yard mark on the ground in back-to-back games. Kamara next takes aim at an inconsistent Panthers run defense in a Week 14 home divisional clash.

Initial X-rays on Stevenson's right ankle were negative and the belief is that the running back's MRI will reveal a sprain, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic.

The results of Stevenson's MRI thus loom large, but with the Patriots on a short week and playing again Thursday against the Steelers, the running back's Week 14 status is cloudy. If Stevenson is unavailable versus Pittsburgh, added backfield touches will be on tap for Ezekiel Elliott, with Ty Montgomery and JaMycal Hasty available in reserve.

Elliott (thigh) rushed 17 times for 52 yards and caught four of five targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.

Elliott took over as the lead back after Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) exited in the first half. The former Dallas running back finished with season highs in both touches and scrimmage yards. Stevenson will be hard-pressed to recover on a short week before Thursday's road game in Pittsburgh, so Elliott's likely to retain the lead role in Week 14.

Mostert rushed 11 times for 43 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for eight yards in the Dolphins' 45-15 win over the Commanders on Sunday.

As expected, the Dolphins' passing game took center stage Sunday in a matchup that lined up particularly well on paper, but Mostert was able to salvage an otherwise non-descript day with a one-yard scoring plunge late in the first half. Mostert was eventually outgained by returning rookie De'Von Achane, who got plenty of garbage-time opportunity, but it appears the former remains the top early-down option in Miami's backfield heading into a Week 14 home matchup against a tough Titans run defense on Monday night, Dec. 11.

Ekeler carried the ball 14 times for 18 yards and caught two of his three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots.

Given the Patriots offense rarely managed to pose much of a threat, Ekeler and the rest of the Chargers attack was essentially tasked with not making a mistake that could give way to easy points the other way. The end result was one of Ekeler's more futile fantasy outings in his entire career, but the rainy, murky conditions certainly played a part in his ineffectiveness. The dynamic dual threat has struggled on the ground this season, but it could get easier next week against a Broncos defense that has been vulnerable to running backs all season.

Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Vaughn has now qualified as a healthy scratch for four consecutive games, with undrafted rookie Sean Tucker taking his spot as the barely utilized No. 3 running back in Tampa Bay's ground attack. Vaughn's next opportunity to garner active status comes in a Week 14 road divisional clash against the Falcons.

Henry exited Sunday's game against the Colts with a possible concussion, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Before exiting the contest to be evaluated for a concussion, Henry carried 21 times for 102 yards and two TDs and caught one of his two targets for 18 yards. In Henry's absence, Tyjae Spears is next up for the Titans' backfield work. Next up for Tennessee is a Monday night contest against the Dolphins on Dec. 11.

Demercado won't return to Sunday's game in Pittsburgh due to a neck injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Demercado took a big hit in the middle of the first quarter that resulted in a Kyler Murray incompletion and an unnecessary roughness penalty for Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts. While Demercado was evaluated for a concussion in addition to the neck issue, he doesn't have a head injury and thus is dealing with only the latter concern. Michael Carter thus will handle and RB reps that don't go to starter James Conner for the rest of this contest.

Mason (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Eagles.

The running back was listed as questionable going into the day. Mason is third on the depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell, and has not carried the ball since Week 6. The second-year pro does have 21 carries for 117 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Penny (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

This is the third straight game in which Penny has been a healthy scratch after he was activated in Week 9 against the Cowboys. It'll be tough for Penny to crack into the backfield rotation unless there's an injury to D'Andre Swift, Kenneth Gainwell or Boston Scott.