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Jones (knee) returned to Sunday's contest in New Orleans, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Jones spent some time out of the Vikings' Week 5 matchup in the first half due to a left knee injury, but he seemingly will attempt to play through the pain Sunday. If Jones needs to cede any reps to the rest of the team's backfield, DeeJay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne are on hand to spell the veteran.

Jones departed Sunday's contest at New Orleans due to a knee injury.

Jones came up limping after a lost fumble in the red zone late in the first quarter and went to the medical tent before the Vikings deemed him questionable to return. DeeJay Dallas likely will take on No. 1 RB duties for as long as Jones is sidelined, with rookie Demond Claiborne also on hand for reps out of Minnesota's backfield.

Jones suffered an apparent left leg injury during Sunday's game in New Orleans, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Late in the first quarter, Jones lost a fumble in the red zone and then limped off the field with the Vikings' training staff to get checked out in the sideline tent. For as long as Jones is out of the contest, DeeJay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne represent the available running backs for Minnesota's offense.

Singleton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Singleton had just three carries during the Titans' Week 4 loss to the Ravens. The fifth-round rookie will not suit up for Sunday's divisional contest against the Texans and looks to have fallen out of favor with the offense.

Allen (coach's decision) is listed as a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Allen was claimed by Miami off the waivers Friday and will be unavailable for the team in Week 5. Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright (foot) are expected to lead the Dolphins' backfield.

Heidenreich (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Even with Rico Dowdle (toe) ruled out once again, Heidenreich won't get on the field in Week 5. As a result, Travis Homer will continue to operate as the No. 2 option on the depth chart behind Jaylen Warren.

Wright (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Wright was a mid-week addition to the Dolphins' injury report, after a sore foot limited his participation in practices Thursday and Friday. He took a questionable tag into the weekend but looks to be healthy enough to contribute out of the Miami backfield. In the wake of De'Von Achane's (knee) season-ending ACL tear, Ollie Gordon led the Dolphins with 100 rushing yards and a touchdown on nine carries to go with two catches for zero yards in a Week 4 loss to the Vikings. After that strong effort, Gordon is the favorite to pace the Miami backfield in snaps and touches once again in Week 5, but it's possible Wright cuts into his workload a bit more if he isn't slowed by the foot issue.

Warren will remain the Steelers' unquestioned lead back in Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Colts due to Rico Dowdle (toe) having been declared inactive for the contest.

Warren has thrived with the additional opportunity afforded by Dowdle's two-game absence to date, as the former has logged 23 total touches apiece in each contest and compiled 302 scrimmage yards in the process. Warren should be in store for a similar workload Sunday against a Colts defense that's surrendered 4.3 yards per carry and 11.1 yards per reception to running backs through four games.

The Eagles ruled out Shipley (foot) for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Jaguars in London.

With Saquon Barkley (hamstring) ruled out for Week 5 and Tank Bigsby (core) landing on injured reserve, Shipley looked poised to handle a featured role out of the Philadelphia backfield. However, Shipley's day came to an end late in the second quarter, when he sustained a foot injury that will ultimately keep him from returning. The Eagles will finish out the contest with Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele as their main options out of the backfield. Shipley finished with five carries for six yards and a touchdown to go with a seven-yard reception on two targets.

Kamara (back) is listed as active Sunday against the Vikings.

Kamara opened Week 5 prep as a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a back injury, but he was able to log back-to-back limited practices to end the week and enter the weekend listed as questionable. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network then reported Sunday morning that Kamara was expected to play, which now has been confirmed. Kamara thus should serve as the Saints' lead runner this weekend, which so far has amounted to 36 touches for 121 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs in three appearances.