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Monangai (thumb/toe) was listed as a non-participant for Friday's practice, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Monangai has now missed another practice while managing thumb and toe issues. He hasn't practiced in weeks and appears headed for another absence Monday night against the Seahawks. If Monangai does sit, Roschon Johnson would again handle backup duties behind D'Andre Swift.

Davis (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

After sitting out practice Thursday, Davis practiced fully Friday and will assume his normal role as the Bills' RB3 behind James Cook and passing-down back Ty Johnson. Davis has rushed five times for 12 yards this season and only holds contingent value in fantasy should anything happen to Cook.

Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

After sitting out Wednesday and then returning as a limited participant Thursday, Jones is good to go for Sunday's NFC North battle. Jones should handle his normal role splitting carries with Jordan Mason, while the former handles most of the passing-down work. Jones' touchdown upside going forward took a hit with Mason's return from a thumb injury last week.

Gainwell (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Gainwell progressed to a full practice Friday after starting the week DNP on Wednesday, but the full work wasn't enough to have the running back head into the weekend without an injury designation. Bucky Irving would be in line for even more receiving snaps and pass routes if Gainwell is unable to face Atlanta.

Barkley (hamstring/back) said Friday that he hopes to play in Sunday night's game against the Commanders, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.

After returning to practice Friday following absences to begin the week, Barkley at least appears to have a chance to suit up Sunday night. Expect Barkley to get a questionable designation, so fantasy players will need to have a backup plan in place. Elijah Mitchell and Jaydon Blue are waiver-wire options for managers looking for a one-for-one replacement.

Coach Mike LaFleur said Friday that Love (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

In his return to drills this week following a two-game absence, Love has managed a pair of limited practices as he seeks to put an ankle injury behind him. It's unclear if Love will enter the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Dallas, something that'll be revealed on Friday's practice report. As for the rest of Arizona's backfield, Tyler Allgeier is tending to a toe issue, leaving just Bam Knight as a healthy option at the position.

Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

After being listed as a non-participant on five straight injury reports due to a hamstring issue, Robinson will miss a second consecutive contest. In Robinson's absence, Khalil Herbert will continue to serve as the No. 2 RB to Bijan Robinson.

Gainwell (hip) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Gainwell has gone DNP-limited-full this week in practice, so he should be in line to handle his normal role for a handful of touches Sunday against the Falcons. Gainwell hasn't even come close to producing the same statistical numbers he did last season in Pittsburgh, as he's been firmly planted behind Bucky Irving on the depth chart for Tampa Bay. Gainwell can probably be dropped in 12-team fantasy leagues.

Robinson (hamstring) remained sidelined for Friday's practice, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Robinson looks likely to miss a second straight game, as he's yet to return to practice. Khalil Herbert should once again handle RB2 duties behind Bijan Robinson on Sunday against the Bucs.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Pacheco (back) has a chance to return in late December, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Pacheco has been sidelined for the entirety of the regular season to this point after undergoing back surgery in September. Sione Vaki has been working as the Lions' clear RB2, though Jahmyr Gibbs has been a true workhorse out of the backfield. If Pacheco does return at the end of the regular season, it's hard to envision him having a big impact coming off back surgery.