Helu is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Helu's playing time has been limited this season, and with only four touches in the last two games, including none last week against the Jets, his absence isn't likely to affect too many fantasy teams. Latavius Murray will start Sunday, with Taiwan Jones the backup.

Helu had five carries for 22 yards and caught both of his targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

The Raiders have eased Helu back into action after a hamstring injury kept him out of the entire preseason, and the first few weeks of the regular season. He looks to be the clear back-up to Latavius Murray, and he'll likely see some solid time on third-downs. Helu has always been known as a good receiver out of the backfield, and he should be a nice boost to the Raiders' offense.

Helu is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Helu wasn't on on the Raiders' Week 1 injury report, but he'll evidently take a seat Sunday, which sets the stage for Taiwan Jones to back up Latavius Murray this weekend.

Helu is is listed third on the Raiders' initial regular-season depth chart, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's listed behind starter Latavius Murray and converted defensive back Taiwan Jones, it won't be surprising if Helu gets most of the passing-down work, as was expected when he signed a two-year contract with the Raiders in the offseason. Helu suffered through an ineffective and injury-riddled preseason, but that ultimately shouldn't outweigh his solid work from his four-year tenure in Washington. That being said, it can't be assumed he'll lead the Oakland backfield in the event of a Murray injury.

Helu (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Now that he's back in action, Helu slots in as a third-down/pass-catching back in the Raiders' offense behind Latavius Murray, who remains the favorite to start at RB for the team.

Helu agreed to a two-year contract with the Raiders on Tuesday worth over $4 million, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports. Helu will join Oakland after four years with the Redskins, providing a pass-catching, change-of-pace element to complement 6-foot-3 power back Latavius Murray. The Raiders' backfield combined for just 106 catches last season, 37 of which were hauled in by fullback Marcel Reece. Helu averaged 5.4 yards per carry in 2014 but only saw 40 attempts, with only seven attempts coming in his final five games.

Helu is active for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Mike Jones of the Washington Post reports. A toe injury forced back-to-back DNPs in Weeks 15 and 16, but Helu will return to action as Washington's third-down back. At the very least, he should produce in the passing game, as he's averaged nearly three receptions per contest this season.

Helu (toe) is inactive for Saturday's game against Philadelphia. Helu saw Silas Redd have a strong game as Washington's lead pass-catching back against the Giants last week, and perhaps Washington wants to give Redd a longer audition in the role. Still, assuming Helu suffered no setbacks, this is a fairly surprising development, as he was declared probable for this game. Alfred Morris remains the starter.

Helu (toe) is probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Despite a good performance by Silas Redd last week, Helu should step back into his previously established role as Washington's top off-the-bench runner and pass-catching specialist in the backfield.

Helu (toe) practiced fully both Wednesday and Thursday, the team's official site reports. Helu thus appears on track to return to action Saturday against the Eagles, though in such a scenario he remains a dart in PPR formats.