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Edwards-Helaire rushed 19 times for 92 yards and a touchdown while catching one pass for two yards and another score in Sunday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.

Edwards-Helaire finally broke out after losing touches to other rushing options in Kansas City. Game script played a big role, as the Chiefs were up big from practically the opening kickoff (that was fumbled away by Tampa Bay). Still, this was the type of game that fantasy managers were hoping for from the third-year back following the departure of Tyreek Hill this past offseason. Isiah Pacheco (11 carries for 63 yards) appeared to have leap-frogged the struggling Jerick McKinnon as CEH's primary backup, so a shared backfield approach should continue in Kansas City. Edwards-Helaire will ride this high into a favorable matchup against the Raiders next Sunday.

Breida rushed three times for 18 yards and didn't receive any targets in Sunday's 20-12 win over Chicago.

Breida didn't get his first carry until beyond the midway point of the second quarter, and that was his only touch through three periods of play. The bulk of his action came in the fourth quarter after quarterbacks Daniel Jones (ankle) and Tyrod Taylor (concussion) were hurt -- running back Saquon Barkley temporarily took snaps under center out of the wildcat until Jones was able to return to handing off the ball, and Breida logged runs of 13 yards and one yard on a drive that ended with a Graham Gano field goal. Breida's three rushes and 18 yards were each the most he has logged since Week 1, as Barkley thus far has been the workhorse and clear centerpiece of the Giants offense.

Jacobs carried the ball 28 times for 144 yards and two touchdowns while adding five receptions on six targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 32-23 win over the Broncos.

After failing to reach 70 rushing yards in any of the first three games of the season, Jacobs erupted for a career high in rushing yards and scrimmage yards while scoring his first two TDs of the year on a 10-yard run early in the second quarter and a seven-yard plunge that iced the game late in the fourth. He's also seen a surge in volume as a pass catcher over the last two contests, hauling in 10 of his 11 targets. The fourth-year running back will take plenty of momentum into an AFC West clash with Kansas City in Week 5.

Hines caught both of his targets for three yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Titans. He added one rushing attempt for zero yards.

Hines' lack of involvement on the ground was nothing new, as he has yet to earn more than three carries in any game this season. However, his production as a pass catcher was a significant downturn as he entered Sunday having logged at least four catches and 20 receiving yards in all three of his previous games. Those numbers could increase in short order if Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is sidelined for Thursday's matchup at the Broncos, as Hines would likely serve as the Colts' lead back in that scenario.

Boone carried the ball three times for 20 yards and caught one of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Raiders.

The running back came into the game with only one touch through three weeks, but Boone saw extra work late in the game after Javonte Williams left with a knee injury. Boone was also the target of a fourth-down pass from Russell Wilson on the Broncos' final series as the team attempted to mount a desperate comeback, but the ball clanked off his hands. Williams' injury is feared to be serious, so Boone could see a consistent role behind or alongside Melvin Gordon in Week 5 against the Colts.

Gordon carried the ball three times for eight yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Raiders.

Making his afternoon worse, the veteran running back coughed up a fumble in the second quarter that Amik Robertson returned 68 yards for a Las Vegas touchdown. Gordon's now committed four fumbles through four games, with Denver losing possession on two of them, but the team may have no choice but to give him a much bigger role in the coming weeks after Javonte Williams suffered what could be a serious knee injury Sunday. If Williams is sidelined, Gordon might take on a lead role or work in a timeshare with Mike Boone against the Colts in Week 5.

Williams is believed to have suffered a serious right knee injury in Sunday's 32-23 loss to Vegas, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

An upcoming MRI on Williams' knee Monday should reveal more details regarding his injury, but the Broncos fear that he could be facing a lengthy absence. Melvin Gordon and Mike Boone would both be in line for additional touches in Williams' absence, with Gordon likely to take on the lead role in Denver's backfield. Williams needed crutches to leave the locker room after Sunday's loss.

Ebner rushed six times for 20 yards, and he caught two passes for eight yards in the Bears' 20-12 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Ebner was the clear backup to Khalil Herbert with David Montgomery (ankle) inactive. Aside from an 11-yard run, Ebner failed to generate chunks of yardage with his limited work. He should retain a similar role in the offense until Montgomery returns to action.

Allgeier rushed 10 times for 84 yards and caught his lone target for 20 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.

The Falcons went with a committee approach to their backfield Sunday, splitting carries between Allgeier (10), Caleb Huntley (10) and starter Cordarrelle Patterson (nine). The rookie did the most with his touches, but the other two backs scored a touchdown each. Patterson (knee) was banged up during practice this week, which could have resulted in the sudden shift in touch distribution. Allgeier will look to build upon the best game of his young career in a tough matchup against the Buccaneers next Sunday.

Stevenson rushed 14 times for 66 yards and caught four of five targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Packers.

Stevenson and teammate Damien Harris both ran well Sunday, with the latter leading the team with 18 carries for 86 yards and a score. For his part, Stevenson topped 4.5 yards per rush for the third straight game, and with the help of a few catches, he's now surpassed 85 scrimmage yards in consecutive outings. Whether Mac Jones (ankle), Brian Hoyer (head) or rookie Bailey Zappe plays quarterback in Week 5 versus the Lions, Stevenson should remain a regular contributor out of the backfield.