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Henry expected to have an MRI on his injured left calf Monday, ESPN's Paul Kuharsky reports.

Henry did not play Sunday against the Chargers after injuring his calf during pregame warmups. Although Henry described the incident as a 'pull' afterward, Monday's MRI should provide more clarity on his upcoming availability. With Henry out Sunday, Antonio Andrews was promoted to the Titans' second-string gig behind DeMarco Murray.

Rodgers (foot) did not practice Monday, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Rodgers' absence from Monday's practice comes just over a week after he sprained his foot during Tampa Bay's Week 8 overtime loss to the Raiders. While that injury prevented him from playing last Thursday against the Falcons, the extended layoff prior to Sunday's Week 10 clash versus the Bears leaves hope for Rodgers to return this week. At the moment, however, it remains unclear if he'll be able to do so, and Rodgers was seen still sporting a walking boot in the locker room Monday. With Doug Martin (hamstring) still out as well, Mike James and rookies Peyton Barber and Russell Hansbrough served as the Buccaneers' only healthy running backs to start this week.

Martin (hamstring) remains out of practice Monday, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Martin frustratingly hasn't practiced since injuring his hamstring in Week 2, so Monday's continued absence is nothing new. However, given the time between last Thursday's game and this weekend's tilt against the Bears, Martin is afforded an extended window to potentially return, which would provide a significant boost to Tampa Bay's banged-up backfield. As it stands, though, Mike James, Peyton Barber and Russell Hansbrough were the only Buccaneers running backs in practice Monday, after Hansbrough was promoted from the practice squad to give the team another option.

Drake returned a kickoff 96 yards for what turned out to be the winning score in the Dolphins 27-23 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Drake also had a reception for six yards but it was the kick return that will make all of the highlight reels. He went untouched down the right sideline to bring the Dolphins from behind in a key divisional game. Drake is unlikely to make his mark on offense this season but his breakaway speed is a major threat on special teams.

Gordon rumbled for 196 yards and a touchdown on 32 carries and added 65 yards on four catches in Sunday's win over Tennessee.

Gordon put the nail in the coffin late in the fourth quarter, with San Diego on its own side of the field and nursing a one-score lead. The second-year back ran through several Tennessee tacklers and sprinted for a 47-yard gain. Long a throw-first team, San Diego is turning to Gordon, who has gotten at least 25 touches in six of his last eight games and has topped 100 total yards in three straight contests. He's also doing damage near the goal line, with his one-yard plunge on Sunday tying him for the league lead with nine rushing touchdowns.

Hillman carried seven times for 30 yards and caught his only target for a 32-yard gain in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Lions.

Hillman outgained Jerrick McKinnon (ankle) and Matt Asiata in what was a rather even three-way split of the backfield touches, and he provided the team's biggest play of the day when he took a screen pass deep into enemy territory. He set season-highs in touches and yardage and appears to have carved out a role for at least until McKinnon's ailing ankle has fully healed. Next week presents a favorable matchup against the Redskins, but Hillman seems doubtful to receive enough usage to truly make an impact from a fantasy perspective.

Asiata gained 27 yards on nine carries and caught both of his targets for an additional 14 yards during Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Lions.

Asiata received more touches than Ronnie Hillman and Jerrick McKinnon but was unable to generate much as the backfield failed to produce as a whole. He has received additional work over the last four weeks and has managed an average of 75 scrimmage yards per game, but he has been somewhat inefficient with his touches. Hillman and McKinnon both figure to continue seeing their fair share of work -- as none of this triumvirate appear to have distanced themselves from the others -- meaning Asiata will be tough to trust from a fantasy perspective in Week 10 despite a favorable matchup against the Redskins.

Harris had 10 carries for 59 yards and caught five of six targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Saints. He also lost a fumble in the second half.

Harris dominated touches in the 49ers' backfield, while filling in for an injured Carlos Hyde (shoulder). In fact, Mike Davis was the only other RB to touch the ball, and he finished with just two carries for 11 yards and one catch for nine yards. Until Hyde returns, it's probably safe to assume that Harris will continue to start and see plenty of work. Next week, San Francisco will have a tough matchup at Arizona.

Draughn failed to touch the ball in Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Saints.

Draughn was heavily involved as a pass catcher in San Francisco's last game before its bye, but DuJuan Harris dominated the action Sunday while filling in for Carlos Hyde (shoulder). Harris finished with 15 touches for 142 yards and a touchdown, so for now it's safe to assume that Draughn will not have much of a role.

McKinnon (ankle) gained just eight yards on seven carries during Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Lions.

McKinnon managed to suit up after missing the Week 8 game against Chicago, but he clearly lacked explosiveness and managed a long carry of just four yards. Matt Asiata and Ronnie Hillman combined for 19 touches and were each more effective than McKinnon, indicating that there could be a three-way split of the backfield workload until McKinnon is fully healthy. A Week 10 matchup with the Redskins is one of the most favorable from a fantasy perspective, but McKinnon seems doubtful to claim the majority of the carries.