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Rams running back Daryl Richardson had his moments Week 2 at Atlanta -- particularly in the first half, when he had a combined 55 yards on the ground and in the air -- but with the Rams down 24-3 entering the second half, he eventually took a back seat to the passing tame.

In all, he had 10 carries for 35 yards and five catches for 45. It was a step back from his Week 1 performance, when he had a combined 96 yards. He was still far and away the Rams' preferred rusher, though. Isaiah Pead, fresh off a one-game suspension, and Benny Cunningham had a combined three carries for 1 yard.

Richardson will hope for a closer score and more rushing opportunities when the Rams visit the Cowboys in Week 3.

49ers running back LaMichael James was officially ruled inactive for Week 2 at Seattle as he continues to work his way back from a sprained MCL in his left knee. James missed the entire week of practice with the injury.

The 49ers play the Colts at home in Week 3.

The Washington Redskins were beaten fairly badly on Sunday of Week 2 in Green Bay. Losing 38-20, the Redskins did manage to spread the ball around in the passing game.

Wide receiver Aldrick Robinson got involved with his first catch of the year. He hauled in a pass for 13 yards and was targeted twice by quarterback Robert Griffin III.

The Redskins' third tight end, Logan Paulsen, managed two catches, also his first two of the year, also going for 13 yards on three targets from Griffin.

Backup running back Roy Helu was less involved on Sunday than he was Week 1. He finished the game with no rushing attempts and just one catch for 2 yards on one target.

Washington comes home to play against the Lions Week 3.

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce had to take on a larger role Week 2 vs. Cleveland after running back Ray Rice sustained a hip flexor in the fourth quarter. Pierce finished with a team-high 19 carries for 57 yards and one touchdown in a 14-6 win.

Pierce gave the Ravens their first lead of the game when he scored on a 5-yard touchdown run at 5:13 of the third quarter. He had one catch for minus-2 yards and his longest carry went 8 yards.

Pierce will likely be the starter Week 3 vs. Houston, if Rice is unavailable. However, Rice isn't scheduled for an MRI and coach John Harbaugh said the team is "confident and optimistic" about Rice's status.

Browns running back Trent Richardson saw an increase in touches Week 2 at Baltimore after totaling just 15 Week 1, but the results were still lackluster for the second-year back. Richardson finished with 58 rushing yards on 18 carries and five catches for 21 yards, while scoring no touchdowns for the second straight game.

Richardson's longest run and reception were both 9 yards. He averaged 3.2 yards per carry after averaging 3.6 yards per carry Week 1.

Richardson will be in search of his first touchdown this season when the Browns are back in action Week 3 at Minnesota.

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas had a bit more success in Week 2 against the Colts, but still took a backseat to Lamar Miller in a 24-20 win Sunday.

Thomas more than doubled his Week 1 rushing total on the same number of carries, picking up 30 yards on eight carries. He did not find the end zone this week, however, as Miller picked up the team's lone rushing score.

Thomas was also not much of a factor in the passing game, hauling in just one reception for 10 yards despite being the team's primary option on passing downs.

Thomas will likely see a similar role in Week 3 against the Falcons. 

Titans running back Chris Johnson fell 4 yards shy of a 100-yard rushing performance Week 2 at Houston, but he did set a career milestone in a 30-24 overtime loss. Johnson became the third player in franchise history to reach 7,000 rushing yards, joining Eddie George and Earl Campbell.

Johnson finished Sunday's loss with a team-high 96 rushing yards on 25 carries (3.8 ypc). His longest gain went 16 yards. Johnson had one catch for 1 yard. Unfortunately, Johnson hasn't recorded a touchdown in his first two games this season.

The Titans are back in action Week 3 vs. San Diego.

Colts running back Donald Brown vaulted into a larger role in Week 2 against the Dolphins, but did not make much of a difference in a 24-20 loss Sunday.

Brown received seven carries while backing up Ahmad Bradshaw, and he rushed for 30 yards. Brown was also the primary third-down back, but did not factor into the passing game. Quarterback Andrew Luck did not look Brown's way once, as he finished with no receptions.  

Brown should continue to play the same role in Week 3 against the 49ers. 

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews carried the ball 16 times for 73 yards in Sunday's 33-30 victory over the Eagles. Mathews caught one pass for three yards, but also fumbled toward the end of the second quarter as the Chargers were threatening to score (the fumble came on a short run from the Eagles' nine yard line). It was Mathews' eighth lost fumble in a four-year career. 

Mathews didn't seem to be punished for the miscue -- he carried the ball five more times in the second half -- but Danny Woodhead had more playing time, getting 11 touches (seven carries, four receptions) to Mathews' five. 

The Chargers travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans in Week 3. Mathews has 131 total yards and a touchdown on the season. 

Cornerback Champ Bailey, who earlier was ruled out with a foot injury, heads the Broncos' list of inactives against the Giants. Also inactive are tight end Joel Dreessen (knee), quarterback Zac Dysert, running back C.J. Anderson, offensive linemen Chris Kuper and John Moffitt and defensive back Quentin Jammer.