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Phil Mafah got one carry on the night, and he sure did make the most of it by cashing in for a score... it is a bit telling that Mafah received only a single carry, especially given how much the team ran the ball in the second half. Any hope that he could grab the RB2 spot dissipated a while back.

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Mafah's single-carry TD doesn't change RB2 outlook; limited usage signals depth role.

Phil Mafah received only one carry in the preseason game but scored a touchdown on that carry; however, the source notes this limited usage is 'telling' and indicates his chances of securing the RB2 spot 'dissipated a while back,' though he can still contribute in other ways.