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Achane (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

The same applies to Raheem Mostert (chest), an indication that both of Miami's top backs came out of Week 1 action banged up. As a result, the duo's status will need to be monitored ahead of Thursday night's game against the Bills. If one or both players are limited or out for the contest, added snaps would be available for Jeff Wilson, while Jaylen Wright could be active Week 2 after being a healthy scratch in Sunday's season-opening win over the Jaguars.

Mostert was listed as a non-participant on the Dolphins' estimated practice report Monday due to a chest injury.

The same can be said for fellow running back De'Von Achane, who is dealing with an ankle issue. Neither health concern was reported in the wake of Miami's 20-17 win against the Jaguars on Sunday, so the situation bears watching to see who among the duo may be available for Thursday's AFC East showdown with the Bills. Currently, Jeff Wilson and Jaylen Wright are the healthy backfield options on the Dolphins' active roster.

Sermon did not log a rushing attempt or draw a target during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Sermon handled the No. 2 role behind Jonathan Taylor versus Houston, playing five offensive snaps while Tyler Goodson didn't take the field. No running back aside from Taylor, who rushed 16 times for 48 yards and a touchdown, factored into the game plan for Indianapolis' opener, but Sermon should mix in more frequently going forward. More opportunities could come Week 2 against a Packers defense that allowed 132 yards from scrimmage and three TDs to Saquon Barkley in Week 1.

Rivers rushed twice for 16 yards during Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions.

Despite being listed as third on the depth chart, Rivers operated as the primary backup to Kyren Williams. Williams retained his dominating snap share and was on the field for 71 of the Rams' 78 offensive plays, while Rivers took the remaining seven, and 2024 third-round rookie Blake Corum failed to record a snap on offense. The most obvious signal from this breakdown is that Williams, at least for now, is likely to continue to be the focal point of the rushing offense instead of being in the timeshare that had been rumored all preseason long. Who operates as the backup to Williams, however, seems more murky in the short term with Rivers seemingly the No. 2 man in the pecking order at the moment.

Williams returned two punts for 28 yards during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Williams didn't see any offensive snaps in Week 1, as Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier handled all the RB duties. While Williams appears to be the No. 1 punt returner, WR Ray-Ray McCloud took all of Atlanta's kick returns versus Pittsburgh.

Allgeier rushed three times for 21 yards during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Allgeier played only 10 offensive snaps while starting running back Bijan Robinson saw 50. Allgeier remains a strong handcuff, but despite optimistic reports about Allgeier's role this offseason, the latter's Week 1 usage suggests that's all the fantasy value he'll have this season under new OC Zac Robinson. Allgeier averaged 12 touches per outing in 2023 despite a season-low six in Week 17, but he had a 75-yard receiving TD in that game. Barring an injury to Bijan, Allgeier will have a tough time replicating that production in 2024.

Tracy carried twice for two yards and caught one of three targets for five yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Vikings.

Devin Singletary led New York's backfield with 50 offensive snaps (70 percent of the team's total) in the loss, while Tracy logged 15 offensive snaps and Eric Gray tallied seven. Gray was slightly more effective than Tracy with six yards on two carries and nine yards on one reception, but there isn't much to glean from the pair's production given their limited touches. Based on the Week 1 snap counts, it appears Singletary could function in a workhorse role while Tracy and Gray, in that order, pick up leftovers behind him. However, more clarity could come when/if the Giants are involved in a competitive contest -- the team trailed throughout Sunday's opener, resulting in Daniel Jones putting up 42 pass attempts.

Gaskin lost three yards on one carry on his lone snap on offense in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Gaskin is the No. 3 running back but won't get much usage as long as Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler are healthy. Gaskin did get five snaps on special teams, mostly on kickoffs, so he could be a factor at some point as a returner.

Goodson didn't see any snaps on offense in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Goodson won the team's No. 3 running back role, but that didn't allow him to see any snaps on offense in Week 1. Jonathan Taylor dominated the team's backfield reps while playing 95 percent of the snaps, with Trey Sermon picking up the other five percent. The Iowa product will likely not see many opportunities moving forward unless there is an injury to Taylor or Sermon, or if he can impress enough in practice to earn a larger role.

Hubbard rushed six times for 14 yards during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.

Despite finishing second on the Panthers in rushing yards Sunday, Hubbard out-carried (6-5) and out-snapped (32-22) Miles Sanders, who logged 22 rushing yards. Hubbard appears to be the lead back in Carolina, but he could still struggle to see touches if the Panthers are forced to play from behind, as they were Sunday. He'll look to improve on a poor 2024 debut this coming Sunday as the Panthers host the Chargers, who allowed just 71 total rushing yards Week 1.