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Washington recorded 56 yards on three kickoff returns while exclusively playing on special teams (21 snaps) during Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.

Washington reverted back to a core special-teams role with starting running back Alvin Kamara back Week 3. The 28-year-old also took over kickoff returns for the Saints after wide receiver Deonte Harty was ruled a healthy scratch ahead of Sunday's game. After recovering a muff on his first return, Washington averaged 18.7 yards per return while never making it past New Orleans' 25-yard line. The seventh-year running back has played at least 200 special-teams snaps in each of the last three seasons, though he should relinquish his current return duties once Harty is back in the lineup.

Haskins played four offensive snaps and 13 special-teams snaps but did not record a stat in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Raiders.

Haskins fell back down the depth chart due to the return of Dontrell Hilliard. Unless either Derrick Henry or Hilliard misses time, Haskins will be in for a limited role in the Titans' offense.

Hill had six carries for 60 yards Sunday against the Patriots.

Despite J.K. Dobbins returning from his knee injury, Hill managed to turn in the best rushing performance of his career. Hill not only set a career-high in yards, he did so while averaging 10 yards per carry. A 34-yard rush did a lot of the heavy lifting for his average, but it was a strong day from Hill nonetheless. Dobbins played just eight snaps in the second half, and Hill stepped up with 22 snaps to help carry the backfield. Though Dobbins eventually will start seeing larger workloads as he rounds into form, this is a run-heavy offense that will get usage out of multiple backs. Veteran signings Mike Davis and Kenyan Drake have had minimal returns thus far, so perhaps it will be Hill who takes the No. 2 role behind Dobbins while Gus Edwards (knee) is sidelined.

Hubbard rushed three times for 25 yards in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.

Hubbard surrendered kickoff-return duties after fumbling last week, but he at least got involved a bit offensively. Along with his seven snaps surpassing teammate D'Onta Foreman's four, Hubbard was productive with his touches while Foreman didn't get the ball at all. However, as long as Christian McCaffrey is healthy, neither Hubbard nor Foreman hold much fantasy value.

Scott carried the ball twice for zero yards in Sunday's win against Washington.

Scott wasn't a significant part of the game plan Week 3, seeing the field for just seven offensive snaps. Kenneth Gainwell received 22 snaps and would be the running back to pick up if Miles Sanders gets injured.

Gainwell carried the ball three times for six yards in Sunday's win over the Commanders.

Gainwell was back to being the clear second running back this time around, as his 22 snaps were far fewer than Miles Sanders' 41 but far more than Boston Scott's seven. Despite those snaps, though, he again failed to play a significant role in the Eagles offense. Through three games, he's averaging 18.7 total yards on 4.3 touches per game. With the undefeated Eagles likely seeing little reason to shake up their game plan, it probably will take an injury to Sanders to give Gainwell fantasy relevance.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Homer (ribs) is still dealing with soreness following Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Falcons, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Homer exited the Week 3 contest due to the rib injury, playing just two snaps on offense and carrying once for seven yards before departing. The Seahawks seem to be viewing Homer as day-to-day for the time being, but his availability for a Week 4 matchup with the Lions looks to be up in the air. DeeJay Dallas would likely see a larger role on passing downs if Homer isn't available in Detroit.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Cook (shoulder) is considered day-to-day, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Per Tomasson, Cook has a subluxed shoulder injury, which means it's in and out of the socket. Cook has dealt with this injury in the past, missing Week 13 last season. On this occasion, the Vikings are hopeful that Cook will be able to play through the issue while wearing a harness. However, his activity level in practice this week may provide further clarity on his status for Sunday's contest against the Saints in London. If the star running back is unable to suit up this weekend, Alexander Mattison would be the primary beneficiary.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Swift (shoulder/ankle) possibly could benefit by taking the next two weeks off and returning to action following the team's Week 6 bye, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Swift exploded for 175 yards from scrimmage on 18 touches Week 1, but he picked up an ankle injury that has limited him in each of the past two games. He also suffered a left shoulder sprain Week 3 that may be more serious than the ankle issue, so it sounds like the Lions are entertaining the idea of shutting the dynamic running back down for a period of time to see if they can get him healthy beyond the team's early bye.

Hines rushed three times for seven yards and caught five of six targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.

Hines gets most of his touches on checkdowns and designed short passes, giving him more value in PPR formats. He has seen consistent volume over the first three games, with either five or six targets in each one. However, he's not getting the kind of larger usage that the coaching staff forecast in the preseason. Hines and the Colts will host the Titans in Week 4.