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Conner (ankle) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions but is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 26-year-old played at least 81 percent of the Cardinals' offensive snaps in each of the last four games, but if he suits up, Conner will likely have to cede more backfield work to Chase Edmonds (ankle), who was activated from injured reserve Saturday. Confirmation on Conner's availability should arrive when Arizona releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Bolden (knee) is listed as active for Saturday night's game against the Colts.

With Damien Harris (hamstring) having been ruled out for the contest, look for Rhamondre Stevenson to log the bulk of the Patriots' early down work, while Bolden handles a change-pace-role and Devine Ozigbo provides the team with a depth RB option. In that context, Bolden -- who has notched 32 catches for 303 yards and a TD to go along with 30 carries for 169 yards in 13 games to date -- could see enough touches Saturday to help out those in PPR formats who are scrambling for a Week 15 lineup option.

Barner was moved up to the Buccaneers' active roster Saturday.

Barner joined the Buccaneers' practice squad earlier this week and immediately finds himself on the active roster, likely as a depth replacement with Giovani Bernard (hip/knee) on injured reserve. The scatback last played in 2020, but he was almost exclusively used on special teams.

The Patriots have elevated Ozigbo from their practice squad ahead of Saturday night's game against the Colts.

He'll provide the team's backfield with added depth, with Damien Harris (hamstring) having been ruled out for the contest. Also in the mix Saturday will be expected lead back Rhamondre Stevenson and change-of-pace option Brandon Bolden (knee), provided he's active.

Carter (ankle) has been activated from injured reserve in advance of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

The move was expected, after head coach Robert Saleh told Rich Cimini of ESPN.com that Carter -- in his first game action since Week 11 -- will have "a significant role" Sunday. With that in mind, look for the rookie to head the Jets' Week 15 rushing attack, with Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson also factoring in and Austin Walter and La'Mical Perine in reserve.

Williams (illness) wasn't among the Lions activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, meaning he'll be sidelined Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Williams thus will miss a second game in a row after testing positive for the virus back on Dec. 10. With D'Andre Swift (shoulder) also unavailable, Detroit elevated Craig Reynolds from the practice squad to join forces with Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson out of the backfield. If their usage from a Week 13 loss at Denver is any indication, Reynolds and Igwebuike will split most of the reps afforded Lions running backs Sunday. Williams' next chance to play will be Sunday, Dec. 26 in Atlanta.

The Lions elevated Reynolds from the practice squad Saturday.

Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams (illness) wasn't among the Lions activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, meaning he'll be sidelined for a second consecutive contest Sunday against the Cardinals. With D'Andre Swift (shoulder) also ruled out, Reynolds could be in line for a similar workload to the one he handled last Sunday in Denver, when he turned a 45 percent share of snaps into 13 touches for 99 yards from scrimmage. As for the rest of the Detroit backfield, Godwin Igwebuike notched eight carries on a 45 percent share, while Jermar Jefferson didn't receive a touch on five percent of those plays.

The Cardinals activated Edmonds (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Arizona designated Edmonds for return prior to a Week 14 matchup with the Rams but ultimately didn't bring him back to the active roster. Now, after the fourth-year pro has a week of on-field reps under his belt, including running routes at Friday's session, he'll rejoin James Conner (ankle) at the top of the backfield pecking order. The Cardinals may not place a heavy burden on Edmonds off the bat, but Conner likely will yield at least a handful of the 20.8 touches per game he handled during the former's four-game absence.

Herbert (illness) returned to full practice participation Friday.

Herbert was unable to practice Thursday due to an illness, but his return to full capacity Friday suggests that he should be ready to suit up Monday against Minnesota. His role is a different question, as he has not topped four rushing attempts in any of his last five games. With David Montgomery (illness) also returning to a full practice Friday, Herbert will likely be limited to an insignificant role once again.

Jacobs and the Raiders will no longer play the Browns on Saturday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Monday at 5 p.m. ET.

Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within the Cleveland organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, the Browns will restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster. Assuming the Week 15 game is played Monday as planned, Jacobs and Las Vegas will face a quick turnaround for the Week 16 contest versus the Broncos, which is still expected to be played Sunday, Dec. 26 as scheduled.