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Abdullah rushed four times for 16 yards and caught two of four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Falcons.

Abdullah, due to his superior pass-catching skills, actually played 13 more offensive snaps than fellow tailback Chuba Hubbard. Both players managed just 33 scrimmage yards, but Hubbard scored a touchdown to boost his performance and tied for the team lead with 10 carries. With a tough matchup in Week 15 at the Bills, the game flow could again favor Abdullah, but Buffalo's defense could make it difficult to muster much yardage.

Dallas rushed twice for 16 yards in Sunday's 33-13 win over the Texans. He also returned two kicks for 41 yards.

Dallas recorded just 10 offensive snaps even though Travis Homer (calf) was out of the lineup, finishing behind Rashaad Penny (35) and Alex Collins (14). He's highly valuable for the Seahawks on special teams, but fantasy managers don't need to keep tabs on him unless Penny or Collins is injured.

Herbert rushed once for three yards in the Bears' 45-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

With Damien Williams returning from a calf injury, Herbert served as the third-string running back, though he was used as the Bears' primary kick returner. Aside from leagues that include return yardage, Herbert won't likely see enough usage to be a lineup option in the fantasy playoffs unless David Montgomery is forced to miss time.

Felton did not play on offense and muffed two punt returns in Sunday's 24-22 win over Baltimore.

Fortunately for the Browns, Felton recovered both muffs, but that was it for his day. JoJo Natson replaced him on punt returns the rest of the way. Following a drop in the Browns' previous game, Felton appears to be on shaky ground. While he did not play on offense, there was one significant development that could create an opportunity for him Week 15 against the Raiders. Fellow back Kareem Hunt sustained an ankle injury and could be unavailable next Sunday.

Johnson had four carries for 22 yards and caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Ravens.

Johnson did not play on offense when the Browns and Ravens hooked up in Week 12 due to the availability of both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. However, Hunt sustained an ankle injury Sunday and was limited to 13 snaps, paving the way for Johnson to have a role. More will be known about Hunt's status heading into a Week 15 road game against Las Vegas after the running back undergoes testing Monday. If Hunt's unable to go, Johnson will slot in as the backup to Chubb.

Williams rushed twice for 13 yards while catching his only target for four yards in the Bears' 45-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

In his return from a calf injury, Williams took over the backup role from Khalil Herbert, though it only resulted in three touches. With David Montgomery entrenched in a workhorse role, it's unlikely Williams earns a significant number of touches in the fantasy playoffs.

Montgomery (shoulder/groin/glute) rushed 10 times for 42 yards and notched six receptions (seven targets) for 39 yards in Sunday's 45-30 loss to Green Bay.

Montgomery left his dominant performance last week (141 total yards and a touchdown) with some battle scars, but he still produced well despite an unfavorable game script in the second half. When healthy, the 24-year-old is the Bears' most-consistent offensive weapon, but Chicago's inability to produce leads puts a cap on what the running back can do in certain matchups. Montgomery has a favorable matchup against the Vikings next Monday (19.1 fantasy points allowed to opposing RBs this season) if the Bears can keep the score close.

Dillion rushed 15 times for 71 yards and was not targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 45-30 win over Chicago.

Dillon continued to see the lion's share of rushing attempts in comparison to Aaron Jones (15 to five), while the latter took over the receiving work (three catches to zero). The pair of players bring differing rushing profiles to the table, with the larger Dillon bringing a physical north-south running style, while Jones is more agile and is a smoother receiver out of the backfield. This is developing into a timeshare situation similar to that of the Cleveland Browns, who have the "thunder and lighting" combination of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt (when both are healthy). The combination of Green Bay's talented backs gives Aaron Rodgers even more weapons to torment defenses with, and both players carry value in standard leagues heading into a Week 15 matchup with Baltimore.

Jones rushed five times for 35 yards and a touchdown, adding three receptions for 30 yards and another score in Sunday's 45-30 win over the Bears.

Jones looked like his usual dominant self fresh off of the bye after struggling in his first game back from injury in Week 12. AJ Dillon (15 carries for 71 yards) received the lion's share of rushing attempts, out-touching his fellow back 15 to eight. Jones' nose for the end zone netted his managers the better fantasy line, but head coach Matt LaFleur seems committed to a true timeshare between the two talented backs, which puts a slight damper on Jones' previously-elite fantasy value. When healthy, the 27-year-old is such a weapon that he can still be a must-start asset in his new limited role.

McNichols recorded eight rushes for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-0 win over the Jaguars.

McNichols returned from a two-game absence and finished second on the team with eight rushes. The majority of that work came in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand, and he didn't do much to convince Tennessee that he should be working ahead of D'Onta Foreman or Dontrell Hilliard. While he managed a 12-yard gain, McNichols was otherwise primarily stuffed behind or at the line of scrimmage to turn in a disappointing performance in his return.