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Vidal turned seven carries into 21 yards and caught three of four passes for 19 yards during the Chargers' 22-6 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

The Chargers' run offense struggled Sunday, but Vidal was slightly more efficient than Omarion Hampton (18 yards) on the same number of carries. Vidal has seen more rotational offensive snaps over the Chargers' last three games, and over that span he has logged 20 carries for 103 yards and a touchdown and six catches (on nine targets) for 29 yards and a score. His role may continue to expand following the Week 7 bye, with the Chargers' next game taking place in Week 8 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Mitchell turned two carries into four yards, failed to haul in his lone target and returned four kickoffs for 87 yards during Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Chiefs.

Week 6 was the lowest usage Mitchell has seen this season, and his 17 snaps on offense were third-most among Chargers running backs behind Omarion Hampton (34) and Kimani Vidal (25). Through six regular-season games, Mitchell has turned 35 carries into 139 yards and added 12 catches (on 15 targets) for 52 yards and a score, but it's hard to put much trust into any of the Chargers skill position players given the team's poor start to the season. Perhaps the Week 7 bye will help the Chargers right the ship, with their next game taking place in Week 8 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Johnson logged a three-yard carry and caught both of his targets for 24 yards during the Bills' 33-30 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Johnson and Ray Davis each saw only one carry during Sunday's win, with lead back James Cook turning 22 carries into 95 yards and a touchdown. Johnson was still involved somewhat in the passing game, and through four games he has 12 catches on as many targets for 155 yards. The veteran running back will continue to operate in a rotational role on offense, but his workload would expand significantly if Cook were to ever miss time. The Bills are on a bye for Week 7, and their next game will take place in Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Davis logged a four-yard carry, a five-yard catch on his lone target and returned three kickoffs for 85 yards during the Bills' 33-30 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Davis made his impact felt early with a 40-yard return on the game's opening kickoff, which set the Bills' offense up at midfield and led to a 44-yard field goal by Tyler Bass nine plays later. Both of Davis' touches on offense came on back-to-back plays in the second quarter, and his nine offensive snaps were behind both Ty Johnson (12) and James Cook (45). Davis isn't much of a factor offensively, but he would be in line for a larger role if one or both of Cook and Johnson were to miss time. The Bills will enjoy their bye week before hosting the Ravens in Week 8 on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Monangai (thumb/toe) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

After missing the last two games due to thumb and turf toe injuries, Monangai wasn't able to participate in Monday's walkthrough, indicating that a third straight absence is possible this week. Head coach Ben Johnson told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com on Friday that Monangai remains week-to-week but will avoid injured reserve, so if the running back is inactive Thursday against the Patriots, he may be aiming to return in Week 8 at Seattle on Monday, Nov. 2. As long as Monangai is sidelined, D'Andre Swift will lead the Bears backfield, with Roschon Johnson in a complemtary role.

Acker was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports.

Acker will head to Seattle after being cut by the Bills in late August. The undrafted free agent played both fullback and tight end at Wisconsin during his collegiate career, and he may be considered more valuable at the later with tight end Elijah Arroyo (shoulder) set to miss some action moving forward.

Estime turned nine carries into 19 yards and a touchdown during the Browns' 13-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

The Browns were without Quinshon Judkins (foot), Raheim Sanders (hip, IR) and Dylan Sampson (knee, IR) on Sunday, so Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin were the leaders of Cleveland's backfield. Estime and McLaughlin each had nine carries, but it was the former that logged a two-yard rushing touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to tie the game up at 10-10. Estime's 19 offensive snaps were nearly half of McLaughlin (39), but both of their roles would shrink significantly if Judkins is cleared to return for Week 7 against the Titans on Oct. 25.

Head coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Love (ankle) is expected to do some running Tuesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

The Cardinals shut Love down for Week 6 as he tends to a lingering ankle injury, so Tuesday's activity from the rookie likely will be to determine where he stands in his recovery. Once the team has the correct info, the next course of action, which isn't known, may be enacted. It's unclear if Love has a chance to return to action Sunday against the Broncos, but Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight will handle the backfield until the former is ready.

McNichols (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve by the Commanders on Monday.

McNichols is officially active for Monday night's matchup with San Francisco, returning to action after missing the team's first five games of the regular season while recovering from a quad injury. The running back logged three consecutive full practices to end the week, so he should be back to full health. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (foot) sidelined in Week 6, McNichols will have a chance to carve out a significant role in the backfield while splitting touches with Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler versus the 49ers.

Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Charbonnet (knee) is slated for a "full week of work" and has a "good chance" to play Sunday night against the Chiefs, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Since the Seahawks opened Charbonnet's practice window Oct. 1, he hasn't been listed as anything more than a limited participant. Macdonald's comments Monday indicate an upgrade in activity is likely, beginning Wednesday, as the team prepares for a Week 7 showdown with Kansas City. Timing also is at play here, as Seattle must activate Charbonnet from the reserve/PUP list by Wednesday afternoon for him to have any chance to play this season, which of course what is expected. If he's able to do enough to suit up this coming weekend, Charbonnet may not immediately take on a leading role, as Emanuel Wilson and George Holani currently are splitting the backfield reps.