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Mitchell (finger) is listed as inactive Sunday in Jacksonville, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

Mitchell emerged from Week 10 action against the Rams with a broken finger on his right hand that required surgery Tuesday. There was some optimism at the time that the rookie sixth-rounder would be available Sunday, but Mitchell didn't practice Wednesday through Friday and entered the weekend as doubtful to suit up. With his status for Week 11 now confirmed, the 49ers backfield will be down both Mitchell and JaMycal Hasty (ankle), leaving Jeff Wilson, Trey Sermon, Trenton Cannon and Kyle Juszczyk as the team's options at running back.

Williams (thigh) is active for Sunday's game at Cleveland.

Williams hasn't played since Week 7 due to a thigh injury. Fortunately, the Lions had a Week 9 bye during that stretch, so he'll miss just two games as a result. D'Andre Swift will continue to operate as Detroit's lead runner, but with Jermar Jefferson (ankle) sidelined, Godwin Igwebuike is the only other reserve running back on the active roster. Prior to his absence, Williams averaged 12.4 touches for 58.7 yards from scrimmage per game and scored two rushing TDs.

Robinson (heel/knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The two injuries prevented Robinson from practicing Wednesday, but the running back was back on the field Thursday and Friday as a limited participant. Despite Rapoport's positive report regarding Robinson's status, fantasy managers will still want to confirm that the 23-year-old avoids the Jaguars' Week 11 inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Williams (thigh), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, is expected to play barring a pregame setback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Williams looks poised to put an end to a two-game absence after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday. He'll likely step back in as Detroit's No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift, a role that has translated to double-digit touches in all but one of his seven appearances this season.

Murray (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Ravens will release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, at which point Murray's availability should be confirmed. Before spraining his left ankle Week 6 and missing the team's last three games, Murray had been serving as the Ravens' lead back. After his absence, however, Murray may find himself in a timeshare with Devonta Freeman.

The Bears downgraded Williams to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a calf injury, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

Williams injured his left knee Week 8 against the 49ers and missed the Bears' last game on Nov. 8 at Pittsburgh. Following Chicago's Week 10 bye, he returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, but he upgraded to full Thursday and remained as such to cap Week 11 prep. With his downgrade Saturday, Williams appears as if he'll be among the Bears' inactives when the list is released about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. In the event that happens, Khalil Herbert and Ryan Nall will be the RB options behind starter David Montgomery.

Bawden has been elevated from the Jets' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against Miami.

Bawden joined New York's practice squad in September and will be added to the active roster for a second straight week. He played just two offensive snaps in last week's loss to Buffalo.

Scott will return to a backup role Sunday against the Saints after Miles Sanders (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Scott failed to record any carries across the first six weeks of the season but totaled 33 carries for 181 yards and two touchdowns across the last three games while filling in for Sanders. However, Sanders should reclaim his role as the lead back now that he's healthy, while Scott and Jordan Howard should compete for secondary duties.

Williams will likely have to split touches in Sunday's game against the Cowboys after Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Although Edwards-Helaire is questionable for Sunday's Week 11 matchup, it wouldn't be surprising to see him take the field. While Williams will likely continue to play a role in Kansas City's backfield after he played effectively in Edwards-Helaire's absence across the last five weeks, he'll have less upside since the second-year pro will presumably take on a starting role in his return.

Jones (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL media's transactions page.

Jones is back on the roster just in time for an intriguing opportunity Sunday in Philadelphia, as workhorse Alvin Kamara (knee) has been ruled out. While Mark Ingram is expected to get the starting nod in Kamara's absence, Jones is slated to work as his top backup ahead of special teams contributor Dwayne Washington. Jones averaged a respectable 4.1 yards per carry on 19 attempts in four games prior to injuring his ankle.