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Jonathan Taylor RB | IND
Colts' Jonathan Taylor: Quiet before potential trade
Taylor rushed 13 times for 46 yards and brought in all five targets for 18 yards in the Colts' 27-23 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Taylor suited up for what might have been his final game in a Colts uniform with Tuesday's trade deadline looming, and the star running back had a positively ordinary day. Taylor couldn't fully exploit a vulnerable Cowboys defense, and the fumble they forced from him early in the fourth quarter at Dallas' 20-yard line cost Indianapolis what seemed like a sure scoring opportunity. Taylor has seen reduced usage in the last two games as rumors have swirled about a potential trade, and James Boyd of The Athletic reports that Taylor answered "I don't know. I know as much as you" when asked about whether Sunday had marked his last game as a Colt. Taylor declined to confirm whether he'd requested a trade, and the next 48 hours will bring clarity on whether he'll still be helming the team's ground attack in Week 10 against the Dolphins.
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Blake Corum RB | LAR
Rams' Blake Corum: Hits paydirt against Washington
Corum carried the ball 11 times for 58 yards and a touchdown and failed to catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Commanders.
The Rams' backfield has become a full-fledged timeshare, with Corum getting double-digit carries for a third straight game and out-producing Kyren Williams on the ground in Washington. Corum has gotten into the end zone in all three of those contests, punching in a one-yard score in the third quarter Sunday, and over that stretch he's amassed 224 rushing yards and three TDs while averaging 5.7 yards a carry. With Puka Nacua (knee) headed for an MRI, the Rams could lean even more heavily on their ground attack in a Week 10 tilt against the Cardinals.
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Javonte Williams RB | DAL
Cowboys' Javonte Williams: Eclipses century mark in win
Williams rushed 20 times for 101 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 23 yards in the Cowboys' 27-23 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Williams turned in one of his more efficient performances against an inconsistent Colts defense, ultimately just managing his second 100-yard effort of the season. Williams continued to serve as a prolific supplier of touchdowns as well, recording his ninth rushing touchdown of the campaign on a one-yard run with 1:08 remaining to seal the victory for Dallas. Williams' week-to-week yardage production has fluctuated a fair amount, but his high-volume role and trusted red-zone presence keeps him a must-play despite a tough Week 10 home matchup against the 49ers next Sunday.
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Kyren Williams RB | LAR
Rams' Kyren Williams: Bottled up by Commanders
Williams carried the ball 15 times for 45 yards and caught three of four targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over Washington.
Blake Corum was the more productive Ram on the ground, turning 11 carries into 58 yards and a touchdown, but the offense mainly flowed through Puka Nacua on the afternoon. Williams failed to find the end zone for only the third time in nine games this season, and the 45 rushing yards were his lowest total since Week 1, although he has yet to reach 100 in any contest. The Los Angeles backfield has become a clear timeshare however, limiting Williams' upside heading into a Week 10 trip to Arizona.
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Kenneth Walker III RB | KC
Chiefs' Kenneth Walker: Three total TDs in win
Walker rushed 18 times for 102 yards and a touchdown and brought in all four targets for 41 yards and two more scores in the Chiefs' 35-12 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Walker put together another one of his signature high-efficiency performances on the ground, averaging 5.7 yards per carry in the process. He contributed a seven-yard touchdown reception on the first play of the second quarter, and he struck again as a receiver via a 25-yard scoring grab with just over five minutes remaining in the first half. Walker capped off the highly fantasy-friendly day with his seventh rushing touchdown of the season, a two-yard run in the waning moments of the third quarter. Walker is up to 872 rushing yards, 172 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.
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Jahmyr Gibbs RB | DET
Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs: Rush TD in Week 9 win
Gibbs rushed 20 times for 74 yards and a touchdown and failed to bring in his only target in the Lions' 19-9 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
It was a relatively quiet day by Gibbs' lofty standards against a Dolphins team that's proven to have plenty of fight despite its losing record. The standout back salvaged his fantasy day with an eight-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, Gibbs' second score on the ground in as many games and ninth overall. Gibbs failed to record at least one reception for the first time this season, but he's already amassed 1,132 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns across eight games heading into next Sunday's showdown against the Patriots in Germany.
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Josh Jacobs RB | GB
Packers' Josh Jacobs: Exits game with hand injury
Jacobs (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Prior to hurting his hand, Jacobs had carried four times for five yards in the contest. Given that MarShawn Lloyd (knee) is inactive Sunday, Pierre Strong and Kaleb Johnson are currently Green Bay's RB options against New England.
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Saquon Barkley RB | PHI
Eagles' Saquon Barkley: Bottled up outside of short TD
Barkley rushed 13 times for 22 yards and a touchdown while failing to catch his only target in Sunday's 19-11 loss to the Giants.
Barkley has mustered a meager 2.0 yards per carry over the past two games while playing through hamstring and back injuries, but he also has both of Philadelphia's touchdowns over that span, including a three-yard rushing score in the second quarter Sunday. It has been a slog offensively for the Eagles, who have tried first Tanner McKee and now Joe Milton under center since losing starting QB Jalen Hurts (calf) for the season while also playing without top two wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle). It's fair to wonder if Barkley will eventually be shut down as well to get a chance to heal as the 2-7 Eagles drop out of contention, but at least a Week 10 bye will offer him a respite before Philadelphia's Week 11 home game against the Steelers.
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Breece Hall RB | NYJ
Jets' Breece Hall: Gets 18 touches in return
Hall (quadriceps) rushed 15 times for 61 yards and caught three of four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 35-12 loss to the Chiefs.
Hall reclaimed the lead role in his first action since Week 3, notching 87 yards on 18 touches compared to 54 yards and a lost fumble on 10 touches for Braelon Allen. The 25-year-old Hall has racked up at least 16 touches in all four of his appearances this season, and the 22-year-old Allen's four consecutive games over 100 scrimmage yards entering Sunday's action weren't enough to pry the starting role away from Hall. Expect Hall to continue leading the backfield in Week 10 against the Bills, with his superior receiving ability likely to come into play if the 2-7 Jets fall behind as expected.
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Tyler Goodson RB | DAL
Cowboys' Tyler Goodson: Returns to game
Goodson (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Colts, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Goodson returned in the third quarter of Sunday's contest and has logged an additional three carries for 26 yards. The running back heads into the fourth quarter with 10 carries for 70 yards, setting a new career high as he continues to break meaningful runs against his former team.