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Johnson compiled eight carries for 32 yards during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win versus the Jets.

Johnson appeared in 16 of the Packers' 59 offensive snaps against the Jets, ending behind Chris Brooks (27) and tying with starter MarShawn Lloyd (16). However, none of them could get anything going, with all three players combining for 63 yards off 18 attempts. Johnson had plenty of hype entering his rookie season with the Steelers in 2025, though he wasn't very involved. With Josh Jacobs (personal) on the Commissioner's Exempt List, there will be snaps up for grabs. While that could mean more involvement from Johnson moving ahead, it seems as if head coach Matt LaFleur will continue to have all three players split carries, which isn't good news for fantasy managers, especially those looking to fill the void left by Jacobs' absence.

Brooks tallied four carries for 11 yards and caught one of two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win versus the Jets.

Brooks was on the field for 27 of the Packers' 59 offensive snaps Week 2, with Kaleb Johnson and MarShawn Lloyd each logging 16. However, Brooks ceded carries to both players, and he tied Lloyd with two targets. The 26-year-old has totaled 40 yards off 11 carries (3.6 YPC), adding one catch for 15 yards in his two regular-season appearances in 2026. While Josh Jacobs (personal) sits on the Commissioner's Exempt List, there will continue to be opportunities for Brooks, Lloyd and Johnson, though it appears head coach Matt LaFleur is content with a timeshare, lowering the ceiling for all of them moving ahead, including the Week 3 meeting with Atlanta.

Gordon rushed three times for seven yards in Sunday's 35-13 loss to the 49ers.

The running back wasn't targeted in the passing game and saw some increased action after Jaylen Wright exited the game with a neck stinger. Neither back has much fantasy value outside of being an end-of-bench stash in the event something happens to De'Von Achane. The offense is bad enough that neither Gordon nor Wright would even be useful if Achane did go down.

Davis didn't have any output in the box score during the Jets' overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Davis didn't see any playing time on offense for the second straight week, as Breece Hall and Braelon Allen once again handled the ground attack. While the 24-year-old did manage to record a tackle across his 22 special-teams snaps, he will likely continue to serve in a limited role unless Hall or Allen gets hurt.

Patterson was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters and Rob Kleifield of the team's official website report.

Patterson will get a chance to prove himself with Minnesota after opening the season as a free agent. The running back compiled 159 yards on 41 carries while catching three of four targets for eight yards over six regular-season contests with the Chargers in 2025. Wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph was cut from the Vikings' practice squad in a corresponding move.

The Broncos hosted Scott (undisclosed) for a tryout Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

The Jets waived Scott from injured reserve with an injury settlement Aug. 25. The running back has recovered from his undisclosed injury and is ready to compete for a depth spot on the Broncos or some other franchise. With both J.K. Dobbins (hamstring) and RJ Harvey (hamstring) injured, signing with the Broncos' practice squad could be a fast track to elevation for Scott.

Singletary rushed three times for nine yards during Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Rams.

Singletary took a step back in production after showing off his dual-threat abilities in Week 1 against the Cowboys, failing to garner a target versus Los Angeles. The running back finished second in the backfield with 15 offensive snaps behind Cam Skattebo (34), but more importantly ahead of Najee Harris (8), who was making his regular-season debut. Singletary will remain an unappealing fantasy option as long as Skattebo is active.

Harris turned four carries into six yards during the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Rams on Monday.

Harris was a healthy scratch for Week 1 against the Cowboys, but the sixth-year pro suited up for Monday's loss. He ended up playing eight offensive snaps, well behind Cam Skattebo (34) and Devin Singletary (15), though noticeably ahead of Tyrone Tracy (one). Two of Harris' carries also came in the red zone. He figures to be the Giants' RB3 for the time being, but with Jaxson Dart (knee) potentially done for the year, the team's running game will likely take on more importance heading into a Week 3 home tilt against the Titans on Sunday.

Tracy played only one offensive snap during the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Rams on Monday.

Tracy's lone offensive play -- a carry on which he lost three yards in the fourth quarter -- didn't end up counting due to a penalty. The third-year running back did play 16 snaps on special teams and returned two kickoffs for 52 yards. That appears to be Tracy's path to playing time at the moment, as he is firmly behind Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary and Najee Harris in the backfield pecking order.

Dowdle is considered day-to-day after undergoing testing on his toe injury Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Dowdle was carted to the locker room during the second half of Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Patriots, but he appears to have avoided a significant injury. If Dowdle ends up sitting out a Week 3 contest against the Jaguars, Jaylen Warren could be in store for a sizable three-down role out of the Pittsburgh backfield. The No. 3 back, rookie Eli Heidenreich, has yet to receive a touch and has mostly been used on special teams through his first two NFL contests.