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  • DJ Giddens RB | IND

    Colts' DJ Giddens: Just two snaps on offense

    Giddens did not have a carry nor was targeted in the passing game in Sunday's win over Arizona. He played just two snaps on offense.

    It was surprisingly Ameer Abdullah who had both a carry and a reception in the game, although the veteran RB played only three snaps on offense. Giddens is still likely the running back who would get the most work if Jonathan Taylor were to get hurt, though Tyler Goodson has been sidelined with a groin injury and could factor in once he's healthy. Either way, Taylor is getting almost every touch in the backfield in non-blowouts, and that doesn't look likely to change.

  • Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Rough showing in Week 6 loss

    Gordon carried the ball twice for one yard during Miami's 29-27 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

    Gordon once again struggled to display efficiency while operating as the Dolphins' top reserve backfield option, while starter De'Von Achane gashed Los Angeles with 16 carries for 128 rushing yards (8.0 YPC) and two scores, adding four grabs for 22 yards in the receiving game (six targets). At this stage, Gordon retains fantasy value purely as a handcuff in deeper formats, as his availability has rendered Jaylen Wright a healthy scratch. The rookie sixth-round pick faces a rough matchup on the road against Cleveland in Week 7.

  • Kaleb Johnson RB | PIT

    Steelers' Kaleb Johnson: Records another six carries in win

    Johnson rushed six times for 15 yards during Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns.

    Johnson saw six carries during the Steelers' Week 4 win over the Vikings, and he saw a similar workload following Pittsburgh's Week 5 bye. Jaylen Warren continues to serve as the team's clear lead back, but Johnson has seen slightly more opportunities over the past two games. The 22-year-old's 11 offensive snaps still lagged behind Warren (31) and Kenneth Gainwell (20), and Johnson's fantasy value will likely remain limited as long as those two remain healthy.

  • Dylan Sampson RB | CLE

    Browns' Dylan Sampson: Adds return duties to repertoire

    Sampson rushed three times for 12 yards, caught both his targets for 12 yards and returned five kickoffs for 124 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Sampson took on his highest offensive snap share since Week 2 and also served as the Browns' primary kickoff returner. Once Quinshon Judkins established himself as the team's lead back upon making his Cleveland debut Week 2, Sampson's playing time on offense has declined steeply. He had just four touches over the last three weeks prior to Sunday's contest.

  • Jerome Ford RB | CLE

    Browns' Jerome Ford: Totals 30 yards from scrimmage

    Ford had two carries for 17 yards and caught five of six targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers. He also returned one kickoff for 22 yards.

    Ford was on the field for 33 offensive snaps -- his most since Week 2 -- and had seven touches for the second straight week. His playing time has increased the last two games, which is tied to the quarterback change from Joe Flacco to rookie Dillon Gabriel. Ford leads the Cleveland backfield with 21 targets through six games and could see an uptick in usage as a runner going forward if the organization is cognizant on easing up on the heavy workloads that rookie Quinshon Judkins has handled since making his NFL debut Week 2.

  • Justice Hill RB | BAL

    Ravens' Justice Hill: Five receptions in loss

    Hill rushed the ball six times for 16 yards in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Rams. He added five receptions on six targets for 28 yards.

    The Ravens ran a run-heavy offense as long as possible, giving Hill a chance to mix in on possessions to relieve Derrick Henry. Hill saw a season-high six carries as a result, but he made a more significant impact as a pass catcher. His usage could change with the anticipated return of Lamar Jackson (hamstring) after the team's bye, but Hill has at least three catches in four of six games on the campaign.

  • Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell: Gets involved as pass catcher

    Gainwell rushed the ball six times for 22 yards in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns. He added six receptions on six targets for 14 yards.

    Jaylen Warren served as Pittsburgh's lead back in a traditional sense, out-carrying Gainwell 11-6. However, Gainwell was more involved as a pass catcher, leading to a near-even split in total touches. Gainwell didn't make much of a case to further overtake Warren with an inefficient performance, but he appears to have a clear role in the Pittsburgh backfield for the time being.

  • Samaje Perine RB | CIN

    Bengals' Samaje Perine: Another uptick in usage

    Perine rushed the ball six times for 16 yards in Sunday's 28-17 loss to the Packers. He added two receptions on three targets for 16 yards.

    Perine saw a season-high six carries and eight total touches, as he continued to even the workload with Chase Brown. Perine hasn't proven capable of putting up viable fantasy performances to this point, with Sunday representing his highest yardage output. Nevertheless, it will be worth monitoring how touches are distributed in the Cincinnati backfield moving forward.

  • Bhayshul Tuten RB | JAC

    Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten: Four touches in loss

    Tuten carried twice for 14 yards and caught two of three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Seahawks.

    The rookie fourth-round pick continues to operate as Jacksonville's No. 2 tailback but saw his smallest workload since the season opener Sunday. Tuten showcased his potential upside in Week 2 with 10 touches for 74 yards, but in the ensuing four contests he's totaled just 16 carries for 55 yards and four receptions for 27 yards. He's likely to remain in a limited role as long as Travis Etienne remains healthy.

  • Tyjae Spears RB | TEN

    Titans' Tyjae Spears: Gains 50 yards on nine touches

    Spears rushed five times for 31 yards and caught all four of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Raiders.

    Spears more than doubled his total touches in his second game back from an ankle injury. Tony Pollard (10-34-0) still spearheaded the Titans' backfield, but the gap in touch distribution inched even closer Sunday. The speedy backup will continue vying for more snaps against the Patriots next Sunday.

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