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Edwards-Helaire (personal) doesn't have a designation for Monday's game against the Raiders.

Edwards-Helaire missed Friday's practice to tend to a personal matter, but he returned to drills one day later as a full participant, setting him up to be available for Week 16 action. Meanwhile, he'll welcome Isiah Pacheco back to the Chiefs backfield for the first time since Week 13, and Edwards-Helaire will be the primary complement to him, with Jerick McKinnon (groin) sidelined. On the campaign, Edwards-Helaire has averaged 3.4 yards on his 64 carries, hauled in 13 of 17 targets for 137 yards and scored two touchdowns in 13 appearances.

The Bills are elevating Fournette from the practice squad for Saturday's game against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fournette has been on Buffalo's practice squad since Oct. 30, but the veteran running back is likely to finally make his Bills debut in Saturday's Week 16 matchup. The Bills have been more reliant on the ground game in recent weeks, and while Fournette likely isn't a threat to James Cook's lead role, he could mix in as a backup option alongside Latavius Murray and possibly Ty Johnson (shoulder).

The Cowboys elevated Davis to their active roster Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The second-year pro is now in line to appear in his third game of the season Sunday, most likely adding depth to Dallas' special teams unit. Over the course of Davis' two appearances this year, he's played a total of 31 snaps (all as a special-teamer).

McKinnon (groin) won't play Monday against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

After not practicing Thursday and Friday, McKinnon wasn't spotted at practice Saturday and the running back is now slated to sit out Monday's contest. In his absence, look for Isiah Pacheco (who has been practicing fully this week) to lead the Chiefs' backfield versus Las Vegas, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (personal) -- assuming his availability -- also in the mix. McKinnon will now target a potential return to action Dec. 31 against the Bengals.

McKinnon (groin) was not spotted at practice Saturday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

McKinnon has now failed to practice in any capacity during the week, casting significant doubt on his availability for Monday's game against the Raiders. That lines Isiah Pacheco up for a significant workload in his return from a two-game absence, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (personal) next in line.

Moss (forearm) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Moss, who injured his right forearm during last Saturday's win over the Steelers, was deemed questionable for the contest after not practicing this past week, and now that he's been ruled out, he'll target a potential return to action Dec. 31 against the Raiders. While Moss will be sidelined Sunday, the Colts will welcome Jonathan Taylor (thumb) back from a three-game absence. Barring any in-game limitations or setbacks, Taylor should reclaim a leading role out of the backfield, with Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson serving as the depth options behind him.

Mitchell (knee) didn't participate in Friday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Mitchell has now missed both of the 49ers' first two Week 16 practices, putting him at risk of missing a third straight game Monday versus the Ravens. If Mitchell isn't able to play against Baltimore, Jordan Mason would remain in the No. 2 role behind lead back Christian McCaffrey.

The Jets signed Bawden to their practice squad Friday, Billy Riccette of USA Today reports.

Bawden was waived by the Jets on Wednesday to open a spot on the roster for Aaron Rodgers (Achilles). With no listed fullback on the Jets' active roster, Bawden has a good chance of being elevated for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Dowdle (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan Dallas reports.

Dowdle has been listed on the injury report for six weeks without ever missing a game. He'll again work off the bench as the Cowboys' No. 2 back behind Tony Pollard.

Elliott is expected to remain the Patriots' lead back for Sunday's game in Denver, with Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) ruled out for a third consecutive contest.

In his previous two turns as New England's starting running back in a Week 14 win over Pittsburgh and a Week 15 loss to Kansas City, Elliott carried 33 times for 93 yards (2.8 average) and hauled in 12 of 14 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown. The game script will likely dictate the extent of Elliott's role on the ground, but his standing as the team's top passing-down back while Stevenson is out of the lineup should give Elliott a decent floor if the Patriots fall behind early in the game and are forced to abandon the run. Considering Stevenson didn't practice in any fashion this week, he could face an uphill battle to make it back for New England's Week 17 matchup with Buffalo.