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Johnson did not play on offense during Sunday's 31-23 loss to Buffalo.

Johnson's usage as a running back has decreased significantly, as both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt have stayed healthy. He popped for 534 yards (5.3 YPC) when given an opportunity in 2021, but those that speculated on him in 2022 have been disappointed.

Pacheco rushed 15 times for 107 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Chargers. He was not targeted in the passing game.

Pacheco led Kansas City's rushing attack for the second consecutive week, rewarding the coaching decision with his first career 100-yard rushing game. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) went down before halftime and did not return, but he was already being phased out of the offensive game plan due to inconsistent play. Jerick McKinnon remained involved with seven touches for 24 yards, but he lost a fumble late in the fourth quarter that nearly cost the Chiefs the game. Pacheco is looking more and more like the clear lead back on a potent offense, which should have fantasy managers excited heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Rams next Sunday.

Ekeler carried the ball 19 times for 83 yards and a touchdown and caught both of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

After tallying nine receptions in the Week 2 loss to the Chiefs, some expected Ekeler to once again act as a pass-catching maven in the Week 11 rematch. Instead, the do-it-all back was a force on the ground, registering 83 rushing yards, good for his third-best mark since Week 3 of the 2020 season. The veteran's touchdown also put him one behind the current season leader, Jamaal Williams, who has 12 on the campaign -- an amazing stat considering Ekeler didn't score a touchdown until Week 4. The 27-year-old should be primed for another positive outing next week against a struggling Cardinals defense.

Edwards-Helaire (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Edwards-Helaire had two carries for nine yards before getting hurt. He was ruled out at halftime. Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon will continue to split snaps in a Chiefs backfield that had largely phased out Edwards-Helaire prior to the injury.

Hubbard rushed four times for no gain and brought in two of three targets for 25 yards in the Panthers' 13-3 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Hubbard played a clear second fiddle to D'Onta Foreman again , logging nine fewer carries than his backfield mate. The second-year pro did make an impact through the air with his pair of catches, but his fantasy prospects remain muted going into a Week 12 home date against the Broncos.

Gordon rushed the ball eight times for 31 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Raiders. He added five receptions for 39 yards.

Gordon narrowly led the Denver backfield in the first half, tallying five carries for 26 yards. However, he fumbled by the goal line late in the second quarter. While the Broncos were able to recover, the miscue led to a missed field-goal attempt rather than a potential touchdown. Gordon has also struggled to hold onto the ball this season, fumbling five times in 10 games. As a result, he was effectively benched in the second half but was forced into change-of-pace duties with Chase Edmonds (ankle) sidelined. If Edmonds is able to return for Week 12, it's possible that Gordon slips further down the depth chart.

Murray rushed the ball 17 times for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Raiders. He added four receptions for 23 yards.

Murray split carries evenly with Melvin Gordon through the first two quarters. However, Gordon had a costly fumble just before halftime, so Murray benefited with a more expanded role in the second half to tally a season high in carries. As has been the case, he wasn't particularly efficient with his chances, though he did fall into the end zone for a one-yard score. In addition to the rushing volume, he also chipped a season-best four receptions. With Chase Edmonds (ankle) beat up, it's possible that Murray is the primary back for Denver in a Week 12 matchup with the Panthers.

Cook rushed 11 times for 72 yards and failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 40-3 blowout loss to the Cowboys.

It was a game to forget for the Vikings as a whole, who were blown out so badly that the starters were pulled in the fourth quarter. Cook was the only player to find success offensively with a healthy average of 6.5 yards per carry. The 27-year-old will carry a strong 156/799/6 rushing line into Thursday's holiday matchup against the Patriots.

Pollard rushed 15 times for 80 yards and caught all six of his targets for 109 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 40-3 win over the Vikings.

Ezekiel Elliott (knee) returned from a two-game absence and split carries evenly with Pollard. The latter was expected to remain heavily involved offensively after dominating in the veteran starter's absence, and the team stayed true to its word leading up to this decisive victory. The lone blemish on this standout performance was Pollard's inability to punch in two attempts from the goal line, leading to Elliott relieving him and finishing the job. That scenario highlights the difference in the two back's playstyles, justifying the even split in usage despite Pollard's superior rushing efficiency this season. The 25-year-old will look to stay white hot heading into a matchup against the Giants on Thanksgiving.

Harris rushed 20 times for 90 yards and two touchdowns while catching four of six targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 37-30 loss to the Bengals.

Harris' second rushing touchdown of the season came from 19 yards out and tied the score at 10 apiece in the second quarter. He scored again on a one-yard plunge with 45 seconds remaining, but the Steelers' hopes were extinguished when they failed to recover an onside kick following his second touchdown. After setting a season high with 99 rushing yards in Week 10 against the Saints, Harris produced his second-highest rushing total of the season Sunday. He got off to a slow start while playing through a foot injury, but Harris is heating up just as the weather's cooling down. Expect the Steelers to keep feeding their 2021 first-round pick on MNF against the Colts in Week 12.