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Chris Ivory - RB, New York Jets
Sunday's game in Oakland featured the top two defenses against the run in the NFL as the Raiders hosted the Jets. While the Jets defense didn't hold up to the billing, Oakland's did, as Chris Ivory was stymied for just 17 yards on 15 carries. Geno Smith was the leading rusher with 34 yards.
The performance doesn't change Ivory's status as the locked-in starter. He should have a much easier time Week 9 when the Jets host the Jaguars. For the record, Ivory added 24 yards on three receptions, while Zac Stacy touched the ball four times and gained 18 yards.
LeSean McCoy - RB, Buffalo Bills
LeSean McCoy was consistent in the 9am London YahooBowl as he racked up 104 yards on 20 touches. McCoy was also active in the fumble game. He lost a fumble of his own, but later recovered a fumble by Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny. Also, it's worth noting that McCoy's 71 snaps led the league Week 7, a sign that Boom Herron and Boobie Dixon will not be a factor.
Karlos Williams (concussion) did not even travel to London with the team. He still has yet to practice, so his status remains unclear until more information emerges. Herron had two carries for nine yards and a three yard reception. As long as Williams stays sidelined, McCoy is a full-go and will likely continue to be after his handcuff returns.
Lamar Miller - RB, Miami Dolphins
After leading all running backs in fantasy for Week 7, Lamar Miller was flattened by the Patriots defense on Thursday night, rushing for just 15 yards on nine carries. As has been the case for Dolphins offense all year (minus the previous two weeks) no one was fantasy relevant on the entire squad. Interestingly enough, Jonas Gray piled up 50 yards on four receptions.
Gray has been the garbage time back in Miami, which has turned out to be most of the game more often than not. Still, it doesn't make him a viable fantasy play. Miller is still definitely worth owning, but should only be started in favorable matchups or as a flex play. Things don't get much easier as the team travels to Buffalo and Philadelphia the next two weeks.
Frank Gore - RB, Indianapolis Colts
Frank Gore couldn't get any traction on the muddy field in Carolina on Monday night, rushing for just 70 yards on 22 carries. Gore has yet to have a 100-yard rushing game this season, though his 19 receptions on the year indicate he is being used more in the passing game than in years past. He caught three passes in this one for 22 yards, bringing his total to 92 on the night.
The veteran has a pretty low ceiling this year, but he's still somewhat consistent. Aside from some fumble woes earlier in the year, Gore has been a lock for low-end RB production for most of the season. Ahmad Bradshaw got some carries as well, taking seven handoffs for 31 yards. There is still a possibility he will be used in a larger role as the season continues.
