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Coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Swift (ankle) is questionable for Week 2, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Campbell said Swift will do some work at practice Friday, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site, after he sat out Wednesday and Thursday. The starting running back managed to play through an ankle sprain Week 1 versus the Eagles and since has downplayed the severity of his injury, but the extent of Swift's activity Friday likely will reveal a fair amount about his chances of playing Week 2. Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds and Justin Jackson will stand to handle increased work if Swift ends up limited or sidelined Sunday.

Ekeler tallied 14 carries for 39 yards and also registered nine receptions (10 targets) for 55 yards in Thursday's 27-24 loss to Kansas City.

Ekeler logged four of his nine receptions on the Chargers' final drive as the team attempted a double-digit comeback. As was the case in their Week 1 win over the Raiders, the Chargers once again opted to diversify the backfield carries with Joshua Kelley and Sony Michel recording four rushes apiece. While Ekeler, who racked up 20 total touchdowns in 2021, has yet to find the end zone over his first two contests, he has at least maintained PPR utility, by recording 13 catches (on 14 targets) in that span. Looking ahead, it's worth monitoring the status of the Chargers' offensive line as both right tackle Trey Pipkins (ankle) and All-Pro center Corey Linsley (knee) were forced out of Thursday's game due to their respective injuries. The team, which also saw star quarterback Justin Herbert labor through the later stages of the fourth quarter with an apparent rib injury, will look to benefit from extra some time off before a Week 3 tilt against the Jaguars on Sept. 25.

Edwards-Helaire rushed eight times for 74 yards and brought in all four targets for 44 yards in the Chiefs' 27-24 win over the Chargers on Thursday night.

Edwards-Helaire made several impressive plays in the passing game and then ripped off a game-long 52-yard run while also drawing a 15-yard face mask penalty on the first play of the Chiefs' penultimate possession to help set up a critical field goal. The third-year back has just 15 carries through two games, but with those totes netting 116 yards and another 77 yards and a pair of scores through the air, Edwards-Helaire has still afforded fantasy managers meaningful production. He'll aim to keep churning out strong numbers in a Week 3 road clash with the Colts a week from Sunday.

Walker (hernia) was limited at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

During Week 1 prep, Walker was held out of practice entirely as he continued his recovery from a mid-August hernia procedure. This week, he kicked it off with a full session Wednesday, only to downgrade slightly one day later. The development may have been maintenance-related to ensure Walker gets to the weekend ready for his pro debut. Still, his activity level and eventual designation, or lack thereof, on Friday's injury report will provide insight into whether or not active status is possible Sunday at San Francisco. If Walker is available this weekend, the rookie second-round pick could be eased into action, especially with Rashaad Penny entrenched at the top of the depth chart.

Spiller is inactive for Thursday night's game against Kansas City.

With Spiller the odd man out for now, the Chargers' Week 2 backfield is slated to be led by Austin Ekeler, with Joshua Kelley and Sony Michel on hand to handle complementary work versus the Chiefs.

Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Like he was Week 1, Jones is the odd man out in the Chiefs backfield for a second consecutive contest. The team instead will roll with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco at running back Thursday.

Williams (ribs) didn't practice Thursday, Ashton Edmunds of the Falcons' official site reports.

Williams missed a good portion of the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Saints due to a rib injury, which he called sore Monday, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com. So far, Williams hasn't stepped on the practice field during Week 2 prep, but he has one more chance to do so Friday. If he's limited or out Sunday at the Rams, Williams will yield complementary backfield reps to Avery Williams and Tyler Allgeier behind starter Cordarrelle Patterson.

Dobbins (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

Back-to-back full sessions have Dobbins trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. That said, it's still plausible that the running back -- who suffered a season-ending ACL tear before the start of the 2021 campaign -- ends up officially listed as questionable by the Ravens ahead of Week 2 action. Friday's final injury report of the week thus is destined to determine whether Dobbins heads into the weekend carrying an injury designation or fully cleared to play.

Ahmed (heel) was able to log a limited practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Ahmed was unable to practice Wednesday and was inactive for Week 1 against the Patriots. Even if Ahmed is healthy enough to suit up Sunday against the Ravens, it's possible he'd be a healthy inactive, as he's behind Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert and Myles Gaskin on the team's running back depth chart.

Rivers was signed to the Rams' practice squad Thursday.

Rivers went undrafted out of Fresno State in 2022 and has since spent time with the Cardinals and Seahawks. He now finds another opportunity with the Rams. In a corresponding move, fellow practice squad member Trey Ragas (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list.