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Artis-Payne rushed four times for eight yards and caught his lone target for two yards in Sunday's 17-3 win over the Buccaneers.

Artis-Payne had been featured for just one offensive snap this season prior to Sunday, when his strong week of practice was rewarded with an expanded workload. Although his production was still heavily restricted, Artis-Payne will be pleased by getting in on the action.

Murray carried 19 times for 39 yards and turned his only target into an eight-yard gain during Sunday's 33-16 win over the Browns.

Murray touched the ball a season-high 20 times in this one but couldn't get it going against an improved Cleveland defensive front. Jerick McKinnon managed 20 touches of his own, including 10 targets, and was much more effective in terms of total yardage. The two backs should continue splitting touches in Week 10 against the Redskins, but Murray will need to be more efficient with his opportunities to avoid losing shares to McKinnon.

McCaffrey caught five of seven targets for 49 yards and rushed four times for three yards in Sunday's 17-3 win over the Buccaneers.

McCaffrey once again paced the Panthers in receptions and yards, with only top wideout Kelvin Benjamin matching his share of targets. While he continues to be a consistent presence in the passing game -- evidenced by the fact he's notched at least four catches in every game thus far -- McCaffrey has topped 50 yards just twice. On the ground, he's averaged just 10 yards per game since Week 1. Combined, that leaves McCaffrey's fantasy stock the highest in PPR formats for the time being.

Mack rushed for 27 yards on 11 carries and added 36 yards and a touchdown on three catches in Sunday's 24-23 loss to Cincinnati.

Mack gave Indianapolis a brief lead late in the third quarter when he took a short crosser and raced to the end zone for a 24-yard score, the first receiving touchdown of his career. Mack's 14 touches were a career high, but it doesn't yet seem that Indianapolis is phasing Frank Gore, considering the latter's 20 touches Sunday were his second-highest total of the season. The rookie has yet to see the ball more than the veteran thus far in 2017, so expect the split to continue to lean toward Gore. However, Mack should get his shots in an offense that isn't set up to make big plays through the air.

Gordon (foot) carried the ball 14 times for 132 yards and a touchdown while also catching his lone target for seven yards in the 21-13 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Gordon apparently wasn't too hampered by a foot injury that limited him in practice Wednesday and Thursday, bursting free early in the first half for an 87-yard touchdown, the longest run of his young career and tied for the longest run in the entire history of the franchise. That scamper set the stage for Gordon to easily post his best rushing statistics of the season, but he struggled in the passing game for the second straight week, catching just one pass. The third-year running back will get ample time to heal with a bye next week before a potentially difficult Week 10 matchup against the Jaguars.

Armah (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with Tampa Bay.

Armah was limited in practice on Wednesday before sitting out sessions on both Thursday and Friday. His absence will leave Carolina without a healthy fullback, possibly leading to some extra snaps for Cameron Artis-Payne or Christian McCaffrey.

Gordon (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Gordon will play through his foot issue Sunday, and assuming no setbacks on that front, he'll continue to head his team's backfield in Week 8. Over his last three games -- all victories -- Gordon has logged 20, 25 and 18 carries. Moreover, more often than not this season, he's also been involved in the team's passing attack. He'll take aim at a New England defense that is allowing an average of 116.4 rushing yards per contest and currently fielding a banged-up front seven that will be minus starting defensive tackle Malcom Brown.

Cunningham (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Available for the first time since Week 6, Cunningham will likely pick up more reps on special teams than offense yet again due to the two-headed monster of Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen out of the backfield. Barring an ailment to one of the duo, Cunningham will remain a non-entity in the fantasy realm.

Gordon (foot) will play Sunday against the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Gordon is listed as questionable on the Chargers' official injury report. He was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but fully participated during Friday's workout. It looks like he'll play Sunday, but fantasy players should still check Gordon's status before the 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff.

The Bills re-signed Banyard on Saturday, Mike Rodak of ESPN reports.

Banyard has been released by the team twice this season, but will join the Bills once again entering Week 8. The journeyman is now the fourth running back on the depth chart, so his primary role will presumably involve special teams.