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Carter rushed 16 times for 118 yards and caught two of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jaguars.

Carter set a new career high in rushing yards, easily topping his previous best of 77 from the Week 8 win over the Bengals. With their top three wide receivers injured, the Jets pounded Jacksonville's defense into submission with 273 yards on the ground. Carter was significantly more effective than Tevin Coleman, who rushed 14 times for 57 yards, while quarterback Zach Wilson chipped in 91 rushing yards, including a 52-yard touchdown. Building on this productive effort won't be easy for Carter in Week 17 against the stout Tampa Bay run defense.

Reynolds rushed 11 times for 29 yards while catching three of four targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 20-16 loss to Atlanta.

Despite moving into a secondary role with Jamaal Williams back in action, Reynolds still saw a decent workload while easily topping the zero targets Williams saw in the passing game. However, not including a game-high 14 yard scamper by Williams, Detroit running backs collectively averaged 3.7 scoreless yards per carry as the offense initially struggled to do much with backup Tim Boyle under center. While the return of Jared Goff (COVID-19) could help open up the run game, Reynolds' Week 17 workload against Seattle will depend on the health of D'Andre Swift (shoulder), who returned to practice this past week and seems to be trending in the right direction.

Mattison rushed the ball 13 times for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams. He added three receptions for 29 yards.

Mattison dominated touches out of Minnesota's backfield in the absence of Dalvin Cook (illness), accounting for 13 of 22 total rushes -- four of which were recorded by Kirk Cousins. However, he was held in check for much of the game, though he managed a two-yard touchdown plunge early in the third quarter to turn in a productive performance from a fantasy perspective. He was also fairly active as a receiver, which also supplemented his subpar work as a rusher. It's unclear whether Cook will be back for Minnesota's Week 17 matchup against Green Bay, but if not, Mattison will once again be in line for a significant workload.

Williams rushed 19 times for 77 yards during Sunday's 20-16 loss to Atlanta.

Back from the COVID-19 reserve list, Williams picked up another start with D'Andre Swift (shoulder) sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. However, both Craig Reynolds (four targets) and fullback Jason Cabinda (two) were more involved in the passing game, and Reynolds also stole 11 carries from him. While Williams should again be the lead ball carrier in Week 17 against Seattle if Swift remains sidelined, it seems clear that he won't monopolize backfield touches given Reynolds' emergence.

Moss rushed three times for 12 yards and caught his only target for 13 yards in Sunday's 33-21 win over the Patriots.

Moss suited up for the first time since Week 13, with Matt Breida sitting as a healthy scratch. Devin Singletary dominated touches in Buffalo's backfield and finished with 78 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 17 touches. The touchdown came from two yards out, so Singletary has supplanted Moss as Buffalo's preferred short-yardage option. Without a role near the goal line, Moss doesn't see enough volume to garner much fantasy consideration, even with a favorable Week 17 matchup against the Falcons up next.

Singletary rushed 12 times for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-21 win over the Patriots. He added five catches for 39 yards on six targets.

Matt Breida was a healthy scratch, and Singletary worked as the lead back over Zack Moss (three carries for 12 yards) in Buffalo's backfield. Singletary restored Buffalo's two-possession lead in the fourth quarter with a two-yard rushing touchdown, notably getting the call in close over Moss, who had been Buffalo's preferred short-yardage back earlier in the season. The 24-year-old Singletary has a modest four touchdowns this season, but he has now scored in consecutive games heading into a Week 17 visit from the Falcons.

Harris (hamstring) rushed 18 times for 103 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 33-21 loss to Buffalo. He wasn't targeted in the passing game.

Harris rumbled for a 16-yard touchdown to get New England on the board early in the second quarter. He scored his second touchdown of the day from one yard out in the third quarter, then added his third of the afternoon and 12th of the season from eight yards out in the fourth. The ball came out at the end of Harris' third touchdown and was recovered by the Bills, but Harris was able to cross the goal line before losing possession. This performance answered any questions about the health of Harris' hamstring, but unfortunately for the Patriots, he got no help from the team's passing game or defense. Harris will have a golden opportunity to add to his robust touchdown total in Week 17 against the 2-13 Jaguars.

Mixon ran for 65 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries while catching six passes for 70 yards and one touchdown on six targets against Baltimore on Sunday.

Mixon had a quiet few weeks preceding this game, but with this strong dual-threat output, he's back on rhythm as the Bengals head into a crucial Week 17 matchup against the Chiefs. Mixon's usage is very high almost every week in the Cincinnati offense, and he'll be in good position for a productive finish to the season, especially if quarterback Joe Burrow can maintain his momentum after a 525-yard, four-touchdown breakout game against the Ravens.

Interim coach Darrell Bevell confirmed that Robinson suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jets, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com and John Reid of The Florida Times-Union report.

The non-contact injury Robinson suffered Sunday indeed is a season-ending one, and he'll presumably face a lengthy recovery period. In his absence down the stretch, the Jaguars' available running back options are Dare Ogunbowale, who handled the bulk of the carries following Robinson's Sunday departure, along with Nathan Cottrell and Ryquell Armstead.

Ogunbowale rushed 17 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jets. He added two catches on four targets for 15 yards after taking over as the lead back for the injured James Robinson (Achilles).

Robinson reportedly suffered a partial tear of his Achilles, per Michael DiRocco of ESPN. That injury will almost certainly sideline Robinson for the remainder of the season, so Ogunbowale should continue to work as Jacksonville's lead back in Week 17 against the Patriots and Week 18 against the Colts. Ogunbowale made the most of his opportunity in this one, finding the end zone from one yard out in the fourth quarter for his first touchdown in two seasons as a member of the Jaguars.