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Vereen had two carries for four yards and caught three of his four targets for two yards against the Seahawks on Sunday.

It's been two straight games that Vereen, despite the team's dearth of receiving options, hasn't been a factor. You'd think with Eli Manning checking it down so much Vereen would have a bigger role, but so far that hasn't happened.

Elliott rushed 26 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns to go with one reception for 72 yards and another score in Sunday's 40-10 victory over the 49ers.

Elliott's 219 total yards were a career high, besting his total of 209 from Week 10 of last year, when he also scored three touchdowns. He certainly isn't letting off-field issues affect his play, as he finished the Cowboys' second and third drives of the day with scores from one and 25 yards out, respectively. Then, on Dallas' first play of the second half, the former Buckeye caught a screen pass and juked and weaved through several San Francisco defenders for his third TD, a 72-yard play. Elliott's owners will need to be vigilant leading up to Week 8's matchup against Washington since it is possible his suspension could be reinstated by then.

Anderson gained 44 yards on 10 carries and caught one pass for 17 yards in Sunday's 21-0 loss to the Chargers.

Anderson managed a respectable 4.4 yards per carry, but his team struggled to keep pace with the hosts and were forced to abandon the running game in the second half. He ceded just six total carries to Jamaal Charles and Devontae Booker, who combined for eight yards, and appears to have the featured role locked up for the time being. Opposing defenses will be able to key in on Anderson as long as the passing game continues to struggle, but his skill set and double-digit touches each week support his fantasy value. He'll look to get more involved next week against the Chiefs.

Jones rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries and brought in three of five targets for seven yards in Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Saints.

On an afternoon in which the Packers sorely missed Aaron Rodgers (collarbone), Jones provided plenty of reason for optimism with his second 100-yard effort in the last three weeks. The 22-year-old opened the scoring on the afternoon with a career-high 46-yard touchdown scamper through the heart of the Saints defense in the first quarter, showcasing excellent speed in the process. A changing of the guard in the Green Bay backfield -- at least for the moment -- may have unfolded Sunday, as fellow back Ty Montgomery significantly trailed Jones in only logging four carries. With the rookie showing plenty of promise, head coach Mike McCarthy may opt to continue tipping the rushing workload in his favor while deploying Montgomery more in the jack-of-all-trades, complementary role for which he seems ideally suited. Jones will look to build on his breakout effort when the Packers face the Lions in a Week 9 showdown following their Week 8 bye.

Kamara rushed nine times for 57 yards and secured five of seven targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 26-17 win over the Packers.

The rookie was once again effective in a complementary role, and he's now logged 19 carries for 132 yards along with eight receptions for 62 yards over the last two games. That boost in production has coincided with Adrian Peterson's exit from New Orleans, as the presence of one fewer mouth to feed in the backfield appears to have freed up head coach Sean Payton to give Kamara a more consistent workload. The 22-year-old's game-breaking speed and role in a prolific offense afford him an abundance of fantasy upside, potential on which he'll look to deliver in a Week 8 home matchup against the Bears.

Gordon carried 18 times for 38 yards and caught one of four targets for 6 yards in Sunday's 21-0 win over the Broncos.

Gordon managed a long gain of 21 yards in this one, but he recorded just 17 yards with the rest of his carries against the stout Denver front. He also was unable to make an impact as a pass catcher, notching just one short gain through the air after recording nine grabs a week ago. His tough day can be attributed to a difficult matchup, and there should be more room to run next week against the Patriots.

Mack carried five times for 26 yards and caught four passes for an additional 40 yards during Sunday's 27-0 loss to the Jaguars.

Mack averaged a healthy 5.2 yards per carry in limited volume, but he made his largest contribution as a pass catcher, finishing second on the team in catches and yardage. The rookie totaled just three catches for 34 yards in the season's first six weeks, so it was a positive sign for his fantasy prospects to see him used in this capacity. Mack could garner additional fantasy value if he becomes a regular contributor in the passing game, while the possibility of increased usage on the ground over the aging Frank Gore remains. His role could be evolving ahead of next week's matchup with the Bengals, though he remains a risky fantasy play on a lackluster offense at the moment.

Martin rushed 20 times for 49 yards and brought in two of three targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Bills.

Martin logged a season high in carries but produced a season low in rushing yards against a stingy Bills front seven. The 28-year-old also posted his best reception and receiving-yardage marks over his first three contests. With backfield mates Jacquizz Rodgers and Charles Sims combining for just three rushes, Martin continues to serve as the undisputed lead back for head coach Dirk Koetter. The former Pro Bowler will look to ramp up his overall rushing production when the Buccaneers face off with the Panthers in a Week 8 divisional showdown.

Murray rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in Sunday's 24-16 win over Baltimore.

Murray put Minnesota up by two scores midway through the third quarter when he burst up the middle and zig-zagged his way to a 29-yard touchdown. The touchdown was not only his first of the season, but it came with more yards than Murray had recorded in five of the preceding six games. Murray also had a 35-yard gainer during the contest. The big-bodied back has been quiet behind Dalvin Cook and Jerick McKinnon for much of this season but has now averaged 16 touches per game in the three weeks since Cook went down with a season-ending ACL tear. He finally, on Sunday, flashed some of the big-play ability he showed during his years in Oakland and might have put himself in position to take some touches from McKinnon.

McKinnon rushed for 47 yards on 14 carries and added three catches for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-16 win over Baltimore.

McKinnon was quiet for much of Sunday's slugfest, never recording a 10-yard play despite 17 touches. The fourth-year back looks like he'll have a pretty even workload split with Latavius Murray down the stretch. In the three games since Dalvin Cook went down for the year with a torn ACL, McKinnon has averaged just under 20 touches per game to Murray's 16. McKinnon's abilities as a receiver have been the difference, as he has caught 14 passes during the span on his way to topping 95 total yards twice. His fumbling might scare some off, but McKinnon is the back to have in Minnesota right now.