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Mitchell (hamstring) has no injury designation for Week 9 and will play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The rookie has played two offensive snaps all season, registering zero rushing attempts while catching his lone target for nine yards. Gus Edwards and Justice Hill should continue to handle the backfield work for Baltimore.

Pierce (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

With Pierce, who didn't practice this week, officially ruled out, Devin Singletary is in line to lead the Texans backfield Sunday, a context that puts him on the Week 9 fantasy lineup radar. In the mix for complementary touches this weekend will be Mike Boone, with Dare Ogunbowale in reserve. Pierce now will target a potential return to game action Sunday, Nov. 12 against the Bengals.

Singletary's expected to handle the bulk of the backfield workload Sunday against the Buccaneers, as Dameon Pierce (ankle) has been ruled out.

Singletary started the season as Pierce's backup but worked his way into a timeshare over the past two games, due in large part to Pierce's struggles. With Pierce sidelined, Singletary will get a chance to showcase his skills in a lead role, though he'll be doing so against a Tampa Bay defense that has allowed just one scrimmage touchdown to a running back all season. Mike Boone and Dare Ogunbowale will round out Houston's Week 9 backfield depth chart.

Demercado (toe) was ruled out for Sunday's contest at Cleveland, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

After sitting out the entirety of Week 9 prep, Demercado will miss the first game of his career due to a toe injury. With the undrafted rookie sidelined, James Conner (knee) still on injured reserve and Damien Williams (foot) on the practice squad injured list, the Cardinals backfield options have been whittled down to Keaontay Ingram and Tony Jones on the active roster and Corey Clement and Hassan Hall on the practice squad. Demercado's next chance for game action arrives Sunday, Nov. 12 against the Falcons.

Ford (ankle) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

Ford upgraded to full participation Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. He injured his ankle in Week 7 against the Colts and played through the injury in Week 8 against the Seahawks, though Ford handled only nine carries compared to 14 for Kareem Hunt and 10 for Pierre Strong. Hunt and Strong could remain involved Sunday, but if Ford's close to full health, he'll likely reclaim the lead back role in a Browns offense that will be welcoming back starting quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder).

Barkley (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest in Las Vegas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Barkley endured practice limitations during Week 9 prep due to a listed ankle injury, which likely was maintenance related due to the high-ankle sprain that sidelined him Weeks 3 through 5. With his status confirmed for Sunday, he'll be looking to continue a stretch in which he's been the only reliable offensive option for the Giants. Over the last three games, Barkley has piled up 344 yards from scrimmage and one receiving touchdown on 91 touches.

Mixon (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Bills after practicing fully Thursday and Friday.

After being limited Wednesday, back-to-back uncapped sessions have Mixon trending upward ahead of Sunday night's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. Given that he's been able to work fully twice in a row, Mixon's Week 9 status doesn't appear in much danger despite the questionable designation, with Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer relaying that coach Zac Taylor noted Friday of Mixon that "he'll be good. He was just sore."

McKinnon (groin) has no injury designation and is slated to play in Sunday's Week 9 game against the Dolphins.

After missing practice Wednesday, McKinnon was able to get in limited work the remainder of the week and is good to go for a big game in Germany. On the year, McKinnon has rushed just 11 times for 21 scoreless yards and has seen three targets or fewer in seven of eight contests.

Demercado (toe) wasn't seen at the open portion of Friday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

If Demercado goes down as a non-participant for a third consecutive session due to his current toe injury, there's a chance the Cardinals outright rule him out ahead of Sunday's game at Cleveland. If that comes to pass, Arizona's backfield will be populated by Keaontay Ingram and Tony Jones, with the potential for Corey Clement and Hassan Hall to be elevated from the practice squad for Week 9 action.

Coach Frank Reich confirmed Friday that Hubbard will start at running back Sunday against the Colts, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports.

Hubbard started the Panthers' previous two games, the first of which Miles Sanders missed due to a shoulder injury. Sanders returned in Carolina's 15-13 Week 8 win over the Texans, but Hubbard had 17 touches to Sanders' two. Reich said the two running backs will split carries against Indianapolis, so Hubbard may cede a larger portion of touches to Sanders despite maintaining his starting role.