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Conner (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday but is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Conner hasn't practiced since emerging from a Week 5 loss to the Eagles with a rib injury, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury noted Wednesday that the running back will be a game-time decision Thursday, per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com. At the latest, Conner's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he joins Darrel Williams (knee) in street clothes, Eno Benjamin (foot) again will lead Arizona's backfield after capping Week 7 prep with a full practice.

Hines (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday.

Hines was also listed as a full participant this past Friday before being ruled out ahead of the Colts' game against the Jaguars on Sunday. Barring any setbacks, Hines is on track to suit up this weekend against the Titans, though how heavy a workload he might take on hinges in part on the status of Jonathan Taylor (ankle), who was limited at practice Wednesday. Meanwhile, No. 3 back Deon Jackson (quadriceps) -- who led the Colts' Week 6 rushing attack in the absence of Taylor and Hines -- logged a full session.

Swift (shoulder/ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Prior to the Lions' Week 6 bye, Swift missed two games due to ankle and shoulder injuries. Thus, his return to practice Wednesday is a step in the right direction, and Swift himself told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that he's "pushing towards" playing Sunday at Dallas. Swift's activity level in practices Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring to get a sense of whether a return to active status is possible this weekend. At the moment, Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds and Justin Jackson are Detroit's healthy members of the backfield.

Jackson (quadriceps) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

Jackson was forced out of Indianapolis' Week 6 win over the Jaguars due to a quadriceps injury, but he appears to have avoided a major issue and should be good to go for a Week 7 matchup with the Titans. However, after racking up 39 total touches for 222 yards and a touchdown over his last two appearances, Jackson may drop to third in the backfield pecking order, as Jonathan Taylor (ankle) logged another limited practice and Nyheim Hines (concussion) fully participated Wednesday. Regardless, fantasy managers are still encouraged to monitor the Colts' running-back room this week to see if Taylor and Hines approach Sunday's contest without designations.

Taylor (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Nyheim Hines (concussion) practiced fully and Deon Jackson (quadriceps) was also limited. With that in mind, all three backs have a chance to be available for Sunday's game against the Titans, though in order for Taylor to approach that contest minus an injury designation, he'll presumably need to practice fully by the end of the week.

Head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Homer (ribs) might be able to practice in about a week, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Seattle placed Homer on its injured reserve list ahead of Week 4, and he's required to sit out of Sunday's game at the Chargers as a result, but that could be his final absence before he makes his return to the lineup. When he returns, he'll likely play in a change-of-pace role behind Kenneth Walker, who has taken over as Seattle's lead option on the ground after Rashaad Penny (ankle, fibula) suffered a season-ending injury Week 5.

Edwards (knee) is practicing Wednesday and looks to be closest to a return among Baltimore's players on the PUP and NFI lists, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

The Ravens designated Edwards to return from the PUP list Oct. 5 and have one more week to add him to their 53-man roster. He could have a role if he's ready for this Sunday's game against Cleveland or a Week 8 matchup with Tampa Bay next Thursday, as the Ravens now have J.K. Dobbins dealing with tightness in his surgically repaired knee.

Barkley (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Since hurting his shoulder during the Giants' Week 5 win against the Packers in London, Barkley has had a cap on his practice reps, but he still was able to play this past Sunday against the Ravens, pacing the backfield with 25 touches for 95 yards from scrimmage and one rushing score. Even if he has a similar regimen this week, he doesn't appear to be in danger of sitting out Sunday at Jacksonville, which may be confirmed as soon as the final Week 7 injury report Friday.

Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Wednesday that Melvin Gordon will start Sunday's game against the Jets, while Murray will have a role off the bench, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

That arrangement is technically what happened during Monday's loss to the Chargers, except Gordon barely played after the first quarter and finished with three carries to Murray's 16. Further complicating matters was the involvement of Mike Boone, who earned one carry and four targets on a 36 percent snap share. Any of three backs are risky fantasy options for Week 7, even if the Broncos prioritize their running game while Russell Wilson deals with a hamstring injury.

Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Gordon will start Sunday's game against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Hackett's proclamation comes as a surprise just two days after Gordon was limited to three touches and a 16 percent snap share despite getting the start in a 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers. The Broncos used Latavius Murray (15 carries for 66 yards) as their lead runner after the first couple drives, while Mike Boone (one carry, four targets) saw the field frequently for passing situations. The backfield rotation will need to be closely monitored each week, with Hackett noting Wednesday that Murray will also continue to get work, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com.