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  • D'Andre Swift RB | CHI

    Lions' D'Andre Swift: Status in question for Week 2

    Swift (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.

    Swift gutted out a sprain after rolling his ankle during the Lions' Week 1 loss to the Eagles, totaling 175 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 18 touches. The issue kept him out of drills both Wednesday and Thursday, but Swift was able to get on the practice field Friday in a limited capacity, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Swift's availability for Week 2 won't be known until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's limited or out, he'll yield some or most of the team's running back reps to Jamaal Williams.

  • Alvin Kamara RB | NO

    Saints' Alvin Kamara: Questionable for Sunday

    Kamara (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Rod Walker of NOLA.com reports.

    Kamara opened the week as a limited participant but now appears truly in doubt for Sunday after missing practice Thursday and Friday. Backup RB Mark Ingram (ankle) also is listed as questionable this week, though seemingly with better odds to play after managing limited practices Wednesday through Friday. Behind those two, the Saints have Tony Jones and Dwayne Washington (questionable - hamstring) as their other RBs on the roster.

  • Najee Harris RB | NYG

    Steelers' Najee Harris: Ready for Week 2

    Harris (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Harris was forced out of the waning minutes of Pittsburgh's eventual season-opening win at Cincinnati with a foot injury. Ensuing tests regarding the issue came back negative, and while his practice reps were limited Wednesday, he capped this week with back-to-back full sessions. The second-year running back thus will be available for Week 2 action.

  • Alvin Kamara RB | NO

    Saints' Alvin Kamara: Not spotted Friday

    Kamara (ribs) doesn't appear to be practicing Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    It's a sign he's in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Bucs, now missing back-to-back practices after a limited session Wednesday. Mark Ingram (ankle) will fill in as the starter if Kamara can't play, assuming the 32-year-old Ingram can play after limited practices Wednesday and Thursday.

  • Tyler Allgeier RB | ARI

    Falcons' Tyler Allgeier: Chance to make NFL debut in Week 2

    With Damien Williams (ribs) ruled out, Allgeier has a chance to make his NFL debut Sunday at the Rams, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

    The rookie fifth-round pick was a healthy scratch for the season opener, and Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said special teams were part of the reason for Allgeier's inactive status, per Jeremy Brener of SI.com. "A lot of it comes down to special teams. Some weeks, maybe we'll have five running backs up." However, Allgeier likely won't need to wait for one of those situations, as he has an opportunity to make his first appearance as a pro Week 2 after Williams was ruled out. Avery Williams, who was converted to running back this offseason, operated as No. 3 RB against the Saints, but it's unclear if Atlanta trusts him for primary backup duties yet. If Allgeier is active, the team figures to at least give the rookie a few touches behind Cordarrelle Patterson, who dominated the workload in Week 1.

  • Falcons' Damien Williams: Won't play this week

    Williams (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Williams rejoined the Falcons' Week 1 contest after injuring his ribs early on, but he's missed practice ever since and now will sit out for at least one game. Avery Williams replaced him as the complement to Cordarrelle Patterson in the season opener, and while Williams could be modestly involved again, the Falcons likely will find work for rookie fifth-round pick Tyler Allgeier, who was a healthy scratch Week 1.

  • D'Andre Swift RB | CHI

    Lions' D'Andre Swift: Returns to practice

    Swift (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

    Even if he's limited, a return to practice after back-to-back absences should give Swift a chance to play Sunday against the Commanders. He looked healthy Week 1 against the Eagles, taking 18 touches for 175 yards and a TD while playing 67 percent of snaps on offense and getting carries/targets deep into the fourth quarter.

  • Zander Horvath RB | MIA

    Chargers' Zander Horvath: Scores TD again

    Horvath corralled a one-yard touchdown reception in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.

    That's back-to-back weeks the rookie fullback has managed to score at the goal line, and on similar plays to boot. Don't expect this trend to continue as Horvath has played just 29 offensive snaps in two games.

  • Falcons' Damien Williams: Not seen at practice Friday

    Williams (ribs) wasn't present at the media portion of Friday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Williams missed a good portion of the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Saints due to a rib injury, which he deemed sore Monday, per Rothstein. The veteran running back didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and appears to have sat out again Friday, which doesn't bode well for his Week 2 status. If Williams is sidelined, rookie Tyler Allgeier, who was a healthy scratch for Week 1, and Avery Williams would be the primary beneficiaries behind starter Cordarrelle Patterson.

  • Joshua Kelley RB | TEN

    Chargers' Joshua Kelley: Operates as No. 2 back

    Kelley attempted four carries for 22 yards in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs. He also caught one of his two targets for three yards.

    Kelley played 19 offensive snaps compared to Sony Michel's nine, but the tandem ultimately saw the same amount of touches in a game in which the Chargers could never solidify a dominant lead. Expect Kelley to continue operating in a timeshare as the backup to Austin Ekeler.

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