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Chase Edmonds RB | WAS
Cardinals' Chase Edmonds: Vultures two touchdowns in win
Edmonds rushed five times for 53 yards and two touchdowns while hauling in both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Packers.
Edwards only got five carries to David Johnson's 20, but the rookie scored both of Arizona's touchdowns, much to the chagrin of the embattled early pick's owners. In addition to his 6-yard score in the second quarter and 8-yard touchdown in the third, Edwards also peeled off a 29-yard run. Johnson is still Arizona's primary running back -- as evidenced by the workload distribution -- but Edmonds may have earned himself a few more carries in Week 14 against the Lions and beyond.
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Saquon Barkley RB | PHI
Giants' Saquon Barkley: Produces in tough matchup
Barkley rushed 24 times for 125 yards and brought in three of four targets for 21 yards in the Giants' 30-27 overtime win over the Bears on Sunday.
Barkley eclipsed the century mark on the ground for the third straight game, although he was less involved in the passing game than in some other recent contests. After scuffling for running room for multiple games this season, the Giants offensive line seems to be opening up lanes more consistently for the 2018 second overall pick. Barkley has averaged between 5.2 and 7.8 yards per rush in his last three games, which bodes well for his fantasy outlook as he heads into a Week 14 battle versus the Redskins.
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Joe Mixon RB | HOU
Bengals' Joe Mixon: Tallies 95 yards against Denver
Mixon rushed for 82 yards on 12 carries and added 13 yards on two catches during Sunday's 24-10 loss to Denver.
Mixon has now averaged at least 5.5 yards per carry in four of his last five games. The second-year back was pummeling the Broncos to start the game but saw his opportunities shrink after Denver's offense heated up in the third quarter. Mixon garnered just four carries in the second half, gaining an impressive 23 yards on them, as the Bengals were forced to throw from behind and the Broncos were able to key on the running game with A.J. Green (foot) out. The Broncos have had their issues against the run but had improved as of late. Next Sunday brings a middle-of-the-pack Chargers run defense, which has surrendered 4.4 yards per carry this season.
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Jeff Wilson RB | MIA
49ers' Jeff Wilson: Returns to action Sunday
Wilson (foot) reentered Sunday's game at Seattle, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Although Wilson missed some time in the first half to have his foot examined, the undrafted rookie returned to action during the 49ers' first second-half possession. According to Jennifer Hale of Fox Sports, starting running back Matt Breida has been in and out of the game to have X-rays on his ankle, so the 49ers' hand may have been forced regarding Wilson.
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Aaron Jones RB | MIN
Packers' Aaron Jones: Finds paydirt despite low yardage
Jones rushed 11 times for 36 yards and a touchdown while catching all four of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cardinals.
Expectations were high for Jones coming in, as he entered with four rushing touchdowns in the previous three weeks and an average of 6.0 yards per carry this season. Surprisingly, a Cardinals defense that came in allowing 144.8 yards per game on the ground was able to hold Jones to a season-low 3.3 yards per carry. Still, Jones tied the game 17-17 on an 8-yard rushing score with 5:26 left, which should make owners feel good about turning right back to him against the Falcons in Week 14.
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Jeff Wilson RB | MIA
49ers' Jeff Wilson: Suffers foot injury Sunday
Wilson is questionable to return to Sunday's contest in Seattle due to a foot injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
After a catch and run in the waning minutes of the first half, Wilson limped to the sideline and eventually needed assistance to get to the locker room, per Barrows. According to Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News, Wilson jogged back to the sideline but didn't reenter the game before halftime. If Wilson doesn't retake the field, Matt Dayes is the only other active reserve running back behind Matt Breida with Alfred Morris a healthy scratch.
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Kenyan Drake RB | GB
Dolphins' Kenyan Drake: Productive despite modest touches
Drake rushed seven times for 31 yards and brought in two of four targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 21-17 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Despite seeing single-digit carries for the fourth straight game, Drake managed to salvage his line to an extent with a receiving touchdown for the second consecutive contest. The 24-year-old actually struggled to find running room despite a solid 4.4 yards per carry average Sunday, as the majority of his production came on his game-long 20-yard run. Head coach Adam Gase doesn't seem inclined to put an end to his backfield timeshare, which significantly caps Drake's fantasy upside. He'll hope for a bump in overall opportunity against the Patriots in Week 14.
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Nick Chubb RB | HOU
Browns' Nick Chubb: Stretches TD streak to four
Chubb rushed nine times for 31 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 29-13 loss to Houston.
Chubb finally got his team on the board with a two-yard touchdown in the third quarter, cutting Houston's lead to 23-7. This game shows that the Browns still have a ways to go before they're consistently competitive against quality competition, but Chubb's nose for the end zone has allowed him to become a largely matchup-proof option in the latter stages of his rookie campaign. Chubb heads into a Week 14 meeting with Carolina having scored a rushing touchdown in each of the past four games, while also compiling two receiving scores over that span.
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Christian McCaffrey RB | SF
Panthers' Christian McCaffrey: Piles up 161 scrimmage yards
McCaffrey carried 10 times for 106 yards Sunday against the Buccaneers. He also caught nine passes for 55 yards and a touchdown in the 24-17 loss.
McCaffrey wasn't used extensively as a rusher, but he still managed to go over 100 yards on the ground for the second straight game. He was also very productive as a pass catcher, leading the team in receptions while adding his sixth touchdown grab of the season. McCaffrey has averaged an outstanding 160.6 scrimmage yards per game over the last five, adding eight total touchdowns in that span. He'll enjoy another favorable matchup in Week 14 against the Browns.
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Nyheim Miller-Hines RB | NO
Colts' Nyheim Hines: Catches nine passes
Hines rushed for five yards on four carries and caught all nine of his targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Jaguars.
The Colts went with a pass-heavy approach with starting running back Marlon Mack (concussion) perhaps operating at less than 100 percent. Hines was the beneficiary of that game plan, finishing with 13 touches to Mack's nine. Hines could see increased involvement again if Indianapolis falls behind in Week 14 against a Texans team that comes in riding a nine-game winning streak. However, Mack's likely to be closer to full strength by then and should see a larger share of work out of the backfield.