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Barkley rushed the ball 13 times for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Packers. He added three receptions on six targets for 36 yards.

Barkley left the game briefly late in the third quarter with a shoulder issue, but he didn't miss a significant amount of time. Despite the scare, Barkley dominated work out of the backfield and delivered a few splash plays, highlighted by gains of 41 and 40 yards. He capped off his day with a game-winning two-yard plunge into the end zone with just over six minutes remaining in the final quarter. Barkley now has at least 100 total yards or a touchdown in four of five games on the campaign.

Jones carried the ball 13 times for 63 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Giants. He added two receptions for 17 yards.

Jones dominated touches out the backfield, out-carrying AJ Dillon 13-6. He regularly found room to run as both a rusher and pass catcher, ripping off several gains of at least seven yards. Even so, Jones was unable to replicate the efficiency he showed through the first four games of the season -- leaving him just shy of 100 total yards. Further hurting Jones' fantasy value is Green Bay's struggles on offense, as he has only two touchdowns on the season -- both of which came in Week 2 against the Bears.

Barkley (shoulder) was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Packers in London, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

After exiting with just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter with an apparent right shoulder injury, Barkley received some treatment in the locker room before returning for the Giants' ensuing drive. He immediately delivered an impressive 41-yard catch and run in his first snap back on offense, so fantasy managers may be able to breathe easy for now.

Ahmed (back) is inactive for Sunday's contest with the Jets.

Ahmed logged limited practices Thursday and Friday with the injury, but he's still not ready to compete. In his absence, Myles Gaskin will operate as the team's No. 3 running back. Ahmed will work to return in Week 6 against the Vikings.

Herbert is welcoming David Montgomery (ankle) back to the lineup for Sunday's game in Minnesota, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Herbert took over for Montgomery when the latter hurt his ankle and knee in the first half of a Week 3 matchup with the Texans, combining for 42 touches for 270 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs the past two contests. With Montgomery available Sunday, though, Herbert likely will take a back seat in the Bears backfield, like he did Weeks 1 and 2, when he has limited to 15 touches for 84 total yards and a score on the ground.

Strong is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

With Strong inactive, Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson will once again lead the Patriots' rushing attack in Week 5, while the team will have six wide receivers active against Detroit.

Barkley exited Sunday's game against the Packers in London with a right shoulder injury and is questionable to return, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, Ranaan suffered the injury in question after he landed on the field awkwardly in the third quarter when he was tackled by the Packers' De'Vondre Campbell. Vacchiano notes that Barkley briefly visited the blue medical tent on the Giants' sideline before heading to the locker room. The team should provide an update on Barkley later in the contest if he's unable to return. Barkley recorded 68 yards on 12 carries and two receptions for minus-5 yards prior to his departure.

Chandler will be active Sunday against the Bears, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The rookie fifth-round selection was a healthy scratch through the first three weeks of the season, but he'll suit up for the second-straight week. Last Sunday, Chandler played 19 special-teams snaps, but he never saw the field on offense.

Kamara (rib) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

The rib injury conspired to sideline Kamara for two of the Saints' last three games, but after a trio of limited practices this week, New Orleans' top running back has been cleared to return to action. With top wideout Michael Thomas (foot) sidelined, Kamara could absorb some of the vacated targets in the passing game, though he'll have to make due at quarterback with Andy Dalton, who is filling in for Jameis Winston (back/ankle) for the second straight week.

Walker (shoulder) is active Week 5 against the Saints.

Walker was limited in practice by a shoulder injury on consecutive days this week, but it won't stop him from suiting up Sunday. Last week, Walker barely saw a third of the snaps, playing second fiddle to Rashaad Penny -- a role that translated to just eight carries for 29 yards. It's unclear if the rookie will carve out a greater piece of the pie against a tough Saints run defense, especially given the recent injury.