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McKinnon played just 13 offensive snaps in Monday's game versus the Giants.

McKinnon didn't wind up with any carries for a second straight week and didn't make any catches either. Derrick Gore notably played more snaps than him as well, so there isn't much to like in terms of McKinnon's fantasy prospects.

Williams rushed nine times for 35 yards and secured two of four targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over Washington.

Williams continued to split rushing duties with Melvin Gordon, handling nine carries to Gordon's 10. It was Gordon, however, who managed to make the most of his opportunities, scoring once through the air and once on the ground. Fantasy managers hoping that the rookie would take over the Denver backfield by this point will have to wait, but it appears the Broncos are married to the idea of using both backs in a tandem. In the event of an injury to Gordon, Williams' fantasy value would skyrocket, but his true ceiling will remain capped for now. Next up, the Broncos will take on the Cowboys in Week 9.

Foreman was signed to the Titans' practice squad Tuesday.

Foreman joins fellow running backs Dontrell Hilliard and Adrian Peterson on the Titans' practice squad, and they are candidates to be elevated to the active roster with Derrick Henry expected to be out for an extended period. The Texas product was with Tennessee last season and carried the rock 22 times for 95 yards across six appearances. Nonetheless, Jeremy McNichols and Peterson (once promoted from the practice squad as expected) seem likely to operate as the lead backs, with Foreman and Hilliard merely acting as depth options.

Williams was released from Washington's practice squad Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Williams latched onto Washington's practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster. He will now have to look for a new opportunity after the Football Team replaced him with fellow running back Wendell Smallwood.

Pollard carried the ball seven times for 26 yards and caught his only target for one yard in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Vikings.

The Cowboys' rushing game couldn't get a whole lot going with Cooper Rush under center instead of Dak Prescott (calf), but Minnesota stacking the box allowed the backup QB to throw for 325 yards. Pollard's eight touches was his smallest workload since Week 1, but with Prescott expected back Week 9 against the Broncos, the running back is likely to see double-digit touches once again.

Brightwell did not play an offensive snap during Monday's 20-17 loss against the Chiefs.

Brightwell has yet to record an offensive snap since the Giants' Week 3 loss against the Falcons. The 2021 sixth-round pick has failed to make a name in the Giants' rushing attack despite an injury to All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley (ankle). In Barkley's absence the team has relied exclusively on running backs Devontae Booker and Elijhaa Penny. Monday's contest saw only Booker register any carries for the Giants, totaling 60 yards on 15 attempts.

Laird secured his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 26-11 loss to the Bills.

Laird jumped from the practice squad to the 53-man roster in time to make his season debut Sunday, with Malcolm Brown (hamstring) now on IR. Both Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed worked ahead of Laird, however, leaving him with only enough opportunity to handle eight offensive snaps.

Ahmed handled seven carries for 22 yards during Sunday's 26-11 loss to the Bills. He also secured one of two targets for six yards.

Ahmed once again took a backseat to Myles Gaskin in terms of both rushing and receiving work. Through eight contests, Ahmed has yet to log a single game with at least 4.0 yards per carry, and he's still looking for his first touchdown of the year. Even with Malcolm Brown (hamstring) sidelined and a plus matchup against the Texans on deck in Week 9, Ahmed isn't a tempting fantasy option.

Gore rushed 11 times for 48 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 20-17 win over the Giants.

Gore took advantage of his opportunities in his third career game, making a big impact during the first half. The UL Monroe product had a number of nice runs, paving the way for a three-yard touchdown during the second quarter, his first as a pro. Although starter Darrel Williams still racked up 110 scrimmage yards on 19 touches, Gore likely did enough to keep himself in the mix should Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) not be able to return in Week 9 versus the Packers.

Williams rushed 13 times for 49 yards and caught all six of his targets for 61 yards in Monday night's 20-17 win over the Giants.

Williams saw backup Derrick Gore enjoy a first-half outburst that enabled him to finish with 11 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown, but the veteran gained stream during the second half. With a combination of handoffs and check-down receptions, Williams ultimately posted 110 yards from scrimmage, his most of this season. With it currently unknown whether usual starter Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) is expected to return in Week 9 versus the Packers, the outlooks of Williams, Gore and Jerick McKinnon could be dependent on Edwards-Helaire's status as the week unfolds, making Kansas City's backfield situation worth monitoring in the coming days.