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Pacheco (hamstring) is deemed a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Bears, but the Chiefs are optimistic that he'll be able to suit up, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Pacheco's hamstring injury impacted his practice reps all week, keeping him sidelined Wednesday before he got in limited sessions Thursday and Friday. Still, he received a questionable tag entering the weekend. Kansas City doesn't kick things off until 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, so there will be less available running backs to pivot to if Pacheco ends up being inactive. The current in-house options are Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

The Jets signed Valladay to their practice squad Saturday.

Valladay was let go by the Jets on Friday but rejoined their practice squad one day later. He'll continue to wait for his opportunity to join the active roster, though that may only come should an injury occur with Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, Michael Carter or Israel Abanikanda.

The Broncos elevated Washington to their active roster Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Washington made his Broncos debut in Week 2 against the Commanders, and he played in 18 snaps on special teams. He'll likely resume that role for Denver's Week 3 bout against Miami on Sunday.

Chubb, who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday and won't return for the 2023 season, appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario regarding his left knee injury and could be ready to return to start next season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The gruesome knee injury Chubb suffered in Monday's loss to the Steelers looked to be something that could put the running back's status for this season and beyond in question, but there's growing sentiment that the four-time Pro Bowler avoided an ACL tear and dislocated knee and is instead dealing with a torn MCL. The Browns are expected to have further clarity regarding the recovery timeline after Chubb undergoes surgery to repair his knee next week, when doctors can assess the rest of the damage more closely. While a torn MCL is still a serious injury and is expected to entail a 6-to-8-month recovery, Chubb should have a good chance at being cleared ahead of training camp in 2024 if no other additional ligament damage is detected once he has his surgery.

The Steelers elevated Ollison to their active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Ollison was called up for the Steelers' Week 2 matchup against the Browns and played five snaps on special teams. He'll likely resume that role for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Drake was elevated to the Ravens' active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Colts.

Drake and fellow practice-squad callup Melvin GordonJ.K. Dobbins (Achilles) and a problematic turf toe injury for Justice Hill, who will not play Sunday. Gus Edwards still remains the team's optimal thumper out of the backfield, but he's an unproven pass catcher. Both Drake and Gordon have had plenty of experience in the passing game throughout their careers, but it's unclear which of the two will ultimately become the team's situational spell back for Edwards.

Gordon was elevated from the Ravens' practice squad Saturday.

This comes as no surprise given J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) is done for the season and Justice Hill (toe) has already been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup. This marks the second time Gordon has been elevated off the practice squad, but he ultimately didn't see any time in Week 2. That figures to change given the litany of injuries to the Ravens' backfield. It's possible both Gordon and fellow practice-squad callup, Kenyan Drake could spell expected starter Gus Edwards at times.

The Packers elevated Taylor to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Since this is the third time that the Packers have called up Taylor from the practice squad, they will have to sign him to their roster if they wish to continue fielding him for the rest of the season. Taylor split snaps with Emanuel Wilson behind AJ Dillon in their 25-24 loss to the Falcons in Week 2. Taylor has registered six carries for 23 yards in two contests this season.

Williams, who was already ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers due to a hamstring injury, was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Williams reportedly "tweaked" his hamstring in Monday's win over the Panthers and failed to practice all week, but the prevailing sentiment was that the veteran would be in store for just a one-game absence. However, after moving to injured reserve, Williams will now be sidelined for at least four games, with the Saints' Oct. 19 contest versus Jacksonville representing his earliest return date. By that point, Alvin Kamara will be far past his three-game suspension to begin the season, and rookie Kendre Miller (hamstring) -- who is making his NFL debut Sunday -- could make a case to push Williams for work on rushing downs. With Kamara serving the final game of his suspension Sunday, expect Tony Jones, Miller and quarterback Taysom Hill to serve as the Saints' main options on the ground.

Scott (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Scott did participate in Saturday's practice in limited fashion, but it wasn't enough for him to suit up against the Buccaneers. Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) didn't have an injury listed on the team's final injury report, meaning the Philadelphia backfield can certainly manage the loss of Scott with Gainwell, D'Andre Swift and Rashaad Penny all likely seeing playing time Monday.