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Washington (foot/back) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

A limited participant to begin Week 7 prep while managing the pair of injuries, Washington ended up sitting out entirely during practices Thursday and Friday before taking a questionable tag into Sunday. Despite Washington's lack of on-field reps to close out the week, the Raiders weren't compelled to sign or add another running back from their practice squad ahead of the contest, which suggests the rookie will be ready to handle his normal role as the top backup to lead back Ashton Jeanty. Washington has been a productive complement to Jeanty this season, averaging 4.9 yards per carry on 34 totes.

Jacobs is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

After being removed from the commissioner's exempt list Monday, Jacobs rejoined the Packers for practice Wednesday. Jacobs proceeded to practice without any restrictions throughout the week, prompting Green Bay to clear him for his season debut Sunday. Though Jacobs will draw the start out of the backfield in Detroit, the Packers may not hand him his normal workload right away and could decide on the extent of his role as the game unfolds, per Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. Even if he doesn't end up serving as a three-down workhorse in Week 7, Jacobs should eventually settle back into that role in the weeks to come, after Green Bay struggled mightily to generate production from its other running backs in the first six games of the season.

Jacobs is active for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Lions.

Jacobs was removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List on Monday after sitting out the first six games of the season, and the veteran running back proceeded to participate in all Week 7 prep without limitations. Reports earlier Sunday indicated Jacobs' workload will likely be watched closely as the game unfolds; however, the fact he was able to continue participating in individualized conditioning work at the team facility throughout the time he was on the CEL should leave Jacobs prepared to handle some solid volume in his first game action since the wild-card loss to the Bears in January.

Gainwell exited Sunday's game against the Panthers in the third quarter with a hip injury and is questionable to return, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Gainwell carried nine times for 49 yards and didn't draw a target before checking out of the game to have his hip injury further evaluated. If Gainwell is unable to return, the Buccaneers will be left with Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker as their running backs for the rest of Sunday's contest.

McCaffrey (thigh) returned to Sunday's contest in Atlanta, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

McCaffrey missed the entire second quarter as he had his left thigh worked on, which officially left him as questionable to return before he checked back in for the 49ers' first possession of the third quarter. Now that he's back in the contest, he likely will continue to lead San Francisco's backfield.

Coleman (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at Arizona, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

The Broncos placed Coleman on injured reserve just before Week 3 due to a sprained ankle, and with four absences under his belt after Week 6, the team designated him for return Wednesday. He then logged three consecutive full practices this week before being tagged as questionable Friday and being activated from IR on Saturday. Now that Coleman is in the clear to play in Week 7, his role may be muted with both J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey healthy at the moment.

Kamara carried the ball six times for five yards and caught all seven of his targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.

The Saints' ground game was completely shut down, as quarterback Tyler Shough led the team with a mere seven rushing yards, but Kamara still contributed through the air and led New Orleans in catches while tying Barion Brown for the game high in receiving yards. Since missing the season opener, Kamara has put together 258 scrimmage yards and three total TDs (two rushing, one receiving) over six games, but the backfield could get more crowded after a Week 8 bye if Travis Etienne (hamstring) is cleared to return.

Tracy left Sunday's game at Houston due to a hamstring injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Tracy made his way off the field slowly with 5:29 left in the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return not long afterward. At the time of his exit, he had six carries for 15 yards and one touchdown and one catch (on one target) for two yards. Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary will handle the Giants backfield for as long as Tracy is sidelined.

McCaffrey (thigh) went to the locker room during Sunday's game in Atlanta, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

McCaffrey remained on the sideline for the 49ers' third possession to get his left leg worked on, which seemingly stemmed from a hit he took on a 24-yard catch on the team's first drive. Officially questionable to return due to a thigh injury, he attempted to warm up on San Francisco's bench before jogging to the locker room in the middle of the second quarter. Kaelon Black will be the team's leading runner for as long as McCaffrey is out of the contest.

Dowdle carried the ball nine times for 41 yards and caught all six of his targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over New Orleans.

The 15 touches were a season high for Dowdle, but he still took a back seat to Jaylen Warren's 21 touches and 137 scrimmage yards in the Steelers' backfield. Dowdle also led the team in receptions on the day, and his own 86 combined yards were a season high. Pittsburgh could stay with its ground-heavy game plan in Week 8 against Cleveland, giving Dowdle some fantasy appeal even in his backup role.