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Freeman rushed six times for 25 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Falcons.

Freeman was efficient with his opportunities but saw recent signing Ameer Abdullah take on a larger role than him, as Abdullah garnered 11 touches in his Carolina debut. Chuba Hubbard commanded 25 touches as the starter, so it was a busy backfield for the Panthers. However, with Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) reportedly on track to return in Week 9 versus the Patriots, Freeman and company should all see their respective roles reduced.

Phillips had five carries for 11 yards and caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 38-22 loss to the Rams.

Those keeping track of Houston's backfield following the trade of Mark Ingram should count Phillips (15 snaps) as a winner. His eight touches/targets tied Rex Burkhead atop the four-man backfield. David Johnson (11 snaps) and Phillip Lindsay (eight) combined for six touches. As Tuesday's trade deadline nears, there could be a further shakeup.

Henry suffered a potentially serious foot injury in Sunday's game and is scheduled for an MRI on Monday to determine the full extent of the damage, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Henry took 28 carries for 68 yards in a 34-31 overtime win over the Colts, but Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports that the running back was carted around inside the stadium after the game. Schefter's report refers to the foot injury as "potentially season-ending", albeit with the disclaimer that an MRI is still needed for a proper diagnosis. Jeremy McNichols has operated as Henry's backup and passing-down replacement this year, while 2020 third-round pick Darrynton Evans (knee) is out for the season after being placed on injured reserve for a second time. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports suggests Henry likely suffered a broken fifth metatarsal of his foot.

Felton had one carry for three yards and caught his lone target for 14 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to Pittsburgh. He added one yard on two punt returns.

The return of Nick Chubb moved Felton down a notch on the depth chart, which showed in the hybrid back's snap count. He went from a season-high 21 offensive snaps in Week 7 to nine against the Steelers. With Kareem Hunt (calf) expected to be out longer than the three-week minimum required by his placement on IR, Felton should remain on the fringes of relevancy the next two games, at Cincinnati in Week 9 and at New England in Week 10.

Hasty rushed three times for four yards and caught both of his targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 33-22 win over the Bears.

Hasty continued to back up Elijah Mitchell, seeing the field for 19 offensive snaps (34 percent). The 25-year-old simply isn't getting enough usage to serve any kind of fantasy role while Mitchell runs wild on opposing defenses. As such, Hasty won't garner much attention in an NFC West matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday.

Elliott rushed 16 times for 50 yards and caught four of six targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Vikings.

The Cowboys' air attack stole the show on Sunday Night Football, led by backup Cooper Rush and a trio of strong wideout performances. Elliott still led the team in total backfield production and out-touched Tony Pollard 20 to eight. This was the first time since Week 2 that Dallas' lead back did not eclipse 100 total yards from scrimmage. Elliott will look to bounce back in that regard against the Broncos in Week 9.

Cook rushed 18 times for 78 yards and did not record a reception on two targets in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Cowboys.

Cook had been battling an off-and-on ankle injury this season, but he got the benefit of extra rest during the team's Week 7 bye. The star back didn't turn in a poor effort -- it just wasn't up to his lofty standards. The big win for his managers was that the ankle appeared to hold up just fine during the contest. Cook will face another tough run defense when the Vikings go on the road to meet the Ravens (fourth-stingiest rush defense) next Sunday, but Cook is a must-start asset when healthy.

Gordon carried the ball 10 times for 47 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 15 yards and a second TD in Sunday's 17-10 win over Washington.

The former Charger once again split the backfield workload fairly evenly with rookie Javonte Williams, but Gordon was the one to cash in when Denver got into the red zone, catching a 15-yard TD pass late in the second quarter and running it in from seven yards out for what proved to be the winning score early in the fourth. Gordon hasn't topped 81 scrimmage yards in a game since Week 1, but he has five total touchdowns (three rushing, two receiving) on the season heading into a Week 9 clash with the Cowboys.

McNichols recorded three receptions on three targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Colts.

McNichols had his role as the Titans' second back solidified after Darrynton Evans (knee) was shut down for the season. He did not log a carry but did record multiple receptions for the fifth time in eight games on the campaign. Though Derrick Henry will handle the vast majority of the work out of the Titans' backfield, McNichols is the clear backup if Henry were to be forced to miss any time.

Igwebuike rushed three times for 18 yards while catching three of three targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 44-6 loss to Philadelphia.

Igwebuike saw his first offensive snaps of the season thanks to the absence of Jamaal Williams (groin). The converted safety looked good doing it, too, in addition to having his best day as a kick returner. However, with Williams having a Week 9 bye to recover, it's possible Igwebuike is banished back to special-teams-only status when Detroit travels to Pittsburgh in Week 10.