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Drake rushed seven times for 62 yards and brought in all four targets for five yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-22 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Gus Edwards exited the game early with a hamstring injury that apparently doesn't seem serious per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun, which gave Drake some extra opportunities that he put to good use. The veteran back finished second to Edwards in rushing yards and also recorded a five-yard game-tying touchdown grab in the third quarter for his second score of the season overall. If Edwards is limited in any way for the Week 9 road matchup versus the Saints on Monday night, Nov. 7, Drake could certainly be a beneficiary once again.

Edwards did not suffer a serious hamstring injury in Thursday's 27-22 win over the Buccaneers according to initial evaluations, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Edwards was forced out of the game midway through the fourth quarter and did not return. He'll undergo more tests Friday, which should provide more clarity as to the severity of his injury. However, if the initial diagnosis is accurate, Edwards could have a chance to suit up in Week 9 against the Saints.

Edwards suffered a right hamstring injury in Thursday's game against the Buccaneers and is questionable to return.

Edwards was on the field for the first time this season in Week 7 after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered prior to the 2021 campaign. He was questionable for Week 8 after logging limited practices throughout the short week leading up to the matchup against Tampa Bay and had managed to pick up 65 yards on 11 carries before suffering the hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter. The extent of the issue is unclear, but Kenyan Drake will take over as the top rusher in Baltimore's backfield for the time being.

Edwards (knee) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Buccaneers.

Edwards was listed as questionable for the contest after being deemed a limited practice participant Monday through Wednesday, but he'll give it go Thursday. Barring any setbacks, he should continue to head a Baltimore backfield that also includes Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill. In his return to action this past Sunday against the Browns from a lengthy layoff due to a knee injury that cost him the entire 2021 campaign, Edwards paced the Ravens' Week 7 ground game, recording 16 carries for 66 yards and two TDs. Though he figures to yield some touches to Drake and Hill, Edwards should be involved enough Thursday to retain fantasy utility in his second game of the season.

Jacobs (foot) remained limited at practice Thursday, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Jacobs also was limited Wednesday, but so far there's been nothing to suggest that he's in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Saints. A return to a full practice Friday would support that notion and likely result in the running back heading into the weekend minus a Week 8 injury designation.

Williams (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Williams and No. 1 running back James Conner (ribs) are attempting to put an end to two-game absences due to their respective injuries. After both managed a pair of capped sessions so far this week, Arizona's backfield is drawing closer to some normalcy. Ultimately, Friday's practice report could reveal if one or both of Conner and Williams are able to join Eno Benjamin at the position Sunday in Minnesota. If all three are active, though, Williams seemingly would be relegated to the No. 3 spot behind Conner and Benjamin.

Conner (ribs) was limited at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Conner has put together back-to-back capped sessions as he attempts to get past the rib injury that has sidelined him the last two games. Friday's practice report may provide a glimpse into the breakdown of Arizona's backfield ahead of Sunday's contest at Minnesota, with the statuses of both Conner and Darrel Williams (knee) up in the air. If the pair is active this weekend, Conner again may resume his standing as the team's lead runner, but he could yield reps to both Williams and Eno Benjamin.

Edwards (knee) is expected to play Thursday night against the Buccaneers, barring any pregame setbacks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Per Schefter, the same goes for TE Mark Andrews and WR Rashod Bateman. The trio's Week 8 statuses are in line to be officially confirmed once the Ravens' inactives are posted in advance of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Williams (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Commanders' injury report Thursday.

Williams has been sidelined with a knee injury over the past two weeks, though he did return to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. The 28-year-old appears to be trending in the right direction after stringing together back-to-back limited sessions, and he'll have one more practice to improve his status before Sunday's game against the Colts. Williams has played 79 of his 88 snaps on special teams so far this season.

Mostert (knee) was limited at practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Mostert practiced fully Wednesday, so his addition to the Dolphins' Week 8 injury report is notable. That said, Mostert has been managing a knee issue the last couple of weeks, so his listed limitations Thursday may be maintenance-related rather than indicative of a setback. Friday's final practice report should add some clarity with regard to the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Lions.