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Conner ran for 61 yards on 15 carries and caught five of six targets for 34 yards in Monday's 30-27 win over the Buccaneers.

The second-year running back struggled get much of anything going early but finished with two big fourth-quarter runs of 27 and 17 yards to help extend drives and preserve the win. He won't find it any easier Week 4 against the Ravens, who are allowing just 84 rushing yards per game to opposing running backs this season.

Wilds had one rush for five yards in Sunday's loss to the Titans.

The carry came on Wilds' only snap of the afternoon. Leonard Fournette was again inactive due to his hamstring, leaving T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant to handle duties out of the backfield. Wilds won't see much involvement in the Jaguars offense barring further injury within the running back group.

The Colts released Michael on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Michael somewhat surprisingly made the Colts' 53-man roster out of training camp, though he didn't have much of a role on offense once the season kicked off. He was active on Sunday versus the Eagles, but the veteran running back didn't see the field. The 27-year-old has 256 carries for 1,089 yards in his career and will look to join another team in need of backfield depth.

The Chargers waived Newsome on Monday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Newsome was waived to make room for running back Justin Jackson, who Newsome beat out for the third-string job in camp due to a strong performance in the preseason. Newsome barely saw the field during his short tenure with the Chargers and carried the ball just once for no gain. He was not selected in the 2018 NFL Draft and will now look for an opportunity elsewhere.

Cook (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report.

The Vikings exercised caution with their starting running back, holding him out Sunday with the schedule presenting two games in five days. According to Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Cook himself expects to suit up for Thursday's road game against the Rams. However, an appearance or two at practice this week would provide a semblance of confidence in his ability to do so.

Coach Kyle Shanahan told Matt Barrows of The Athletic on Monday that Breida has a hyperextended knee.

Breida left Sunday's loss in Kansas City for a string of snaps due to a right knee injury, but he returned and proceeded to rack up 117 yards from scrimmage on 13 touches. Meanwhile, Alfred Morris was utilized solely on the ground, turning 14 carries into 67 yards and one touchdown. Shanahan called Breida questionable this week, making him a tossup to take the practice field Wednesday through Friday. In the event the 49ers take a cautious approach with Breida, Morris likely would be a bell cow for Sunday's road game against the Chargers considering Raheem Mostert is the only other running back on the 49ers' 53-man roster.

Jones (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Monday versus the Steelers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Jones' pro debut will be delayed another week following the Buccaneers' decision to deactivate him. The trend likely will continue as long as Peyton Barber and Jacquizz Rodgers remain healthy and productive. Jones' next chance to play arrives Sunday in Chicago.

Patterson hauled in his only target for 12 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Lions.

While working as the Patriots' No. 3 wideout Sunday, Patterson logged 19 of a possible 48 snaps on offense. Through three games, Patterson has caught five of his seven targets for 36 yards, and his modest involvement in the team's attack figures to wane in the coming weeks, with Josh Gordon (hamstring) having been acquired in a trade last week and Julian Edelman due back from his suspension Week 5.

Boone had two carries for 11 yards and one reception for no yards in Sunday's loss to Buffalo.

Boone played 13 snaps on offense as he was active the first time this season with Dalvin Cook missing the game with a hamstring injury. Boone is a clear No. 3 running back and may not get any carries when Cook and Latavius Murray are both healthy.

Cook (hamstring) reiterated Monday that he expects to play in Thursday's game against the Rams, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Cook said his hamstring is feeling good, though he also acknowledged he'll need to operate on a day-to-day basis to see how the injury responds. He didn't practice at all last week and was ruled out on the Friday injury report ahead of Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Bills. A return to limited participation Monday or Tuesday would be an excellent sign for his Week 4 availability.