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Chubb (illness) is set to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Chubb and Demetric Felton (illness) will be reinstated to the active roster Friday after missing one game due to positive tests for COVID-19. Assuming his bout with the virus didn't hinder him too much from a conditioning standpoint, Chubb should lead Cleveland's backfield Sunday against the Lions, while Felton could help out in the aerial attack with wideouts Jarvis Landry (knee), Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) and Anthony Schwartz (concussion) banged up.

Harris (concussion) rushed 10 times for 56 yards and secured his only target for nine yards in the Patriots' 25-0 win over the Falcons on Thursday night.

Harris made his return from a one-game absence and logged two fewer carries and 13 fewer yards than rookie backfield mate Rhamondre Stevenson. The third-year pro's carry total was his lowest since Week 4, and given Stevenson turned in a second consecutive impressive effort Thursday by averaging 5.8 yards per carry on his 12 attempts, it's certainly possible the duo splits work very evenly once again in a key Week 12 home clash with the Titans a week from Sunday.

Stevenson rushed 12 times for 69 yards and secured his only target for six yards in the Patriots' 25-0 win over the Falcons on Thursday night.

The rookie had Damien Harris to contend with for carries Thursday since the latter was able to return from a one-game absence due to a concussion. However, there was ample opportunity for both backs with New England enjoying a comfortable lead through most of the contest, and Stevenson ended up pacing the team in carries and rushing yards while averaging an impressive 5.8 yards per tote. Given his 100-yard, two-touchdown effort in Week 10 against the Browns, it's certainly possible that the narrow timeshare between Stevenson and Harris persists the rest of the way, with the next opportunity to see how that might unfold coming in a Week 12 home showdown against the Titans a week from Sunday.

Benjamin (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Benjamin has logged a pair of limited practices to begin the week, giving him a chance to suit up for the Cardinals' Week 11 matchup against Seattle. Assuming he can play, Benjamin should have the backup running back role to himself as Chase Edmonds (ankle) remains on injured reserve and Jonathan Ward (concussion) is also sidelined. Benjamin recorded six carries for 22 yards in Arizona's Week 11 loss to Carolina.

In Thursday's night's game against the Falcons, Stevenson will be part of a New England backfield that will also include Damien Harris and Brandon Bolden, Erik Scalavino of the Patriots' official site reports.

With Harris out with a concussion, Stevenson logged 100 yards and two TDs on 20 carries while adding four catches for 14 yards on five targets in this past Sunday's win over the Browns. Now that Harris has returned from his one-game absence, he's presumably poised to reclaim his lead role, though Stevenson's strong effort in Week 10 figures to keep him involved in Thursday's game plan to some degree while Bolden handles a change-of-pace role.

Hasty (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Hasty has been dealing with ankle injuries for much of the season, missing four games to date (including Monday's win against the Rams). He's been joined on the sidelines this week by Elijah Mitchell, who is recovering from a procedure on a broken finger. Mitchell seems to be trending toward playing Sunday at Jacksonville, so if Hasty is unable to suit up Jeff Wilson will be the main complementary option out of the 49ers backfield.

Taylor is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Falcons.

With Taylor a healthy scratch Thursday, the Patriots' Week 11 backfield will be comprised of Damien Harris, who's back after a one-game absence, as well as Rhamondre Stevenson and Brandon Bolden.

Bolden (hip) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Falcons.

As is lead back Damien Harris (concussion), who returns from a one-game absence, as well as Rhamondre Stevenson, who remains in the mix for both early down touches and a portion of the team's pass-catching work. In that context, Bolden profiles as a hit-or-miss/game-flow dependent Week 11 fantasy option in PPR formats while handling his change-of-pace role for the Patriots.

Patterson (ankle) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Patterson sprained his ankle during Atlanta's Week 10 loss at Dallas and subsequently was limited in practice Monday through Wednesday. Considered a game-time call, he did go through a pregame warmup, but the team ultimately is choosing not to risk it with the breakout player. Patterson thus will yield the backfield to some combination of Mike Davis and Wayne Gallman in Week 11.

Mitchell (finger) didn't practice Thursday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Mitchell carried the load for the 49ers during a Week 10 win against the Rams, churning out 91 yards on 27 carries. Afterward, it was revealed he suffered a broken finger on his right hand during that contest, which necessitated a procedure to fix it. Mitchell subsequently has been held out of drills this week as he recovers, instead wearing a blue non-contact jersey on a side field, according to Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News. No matter, coach Kyle Shanahan is of the belief Mitchell will be available Week 11 at Jacksonville. "I think he'll go Sunday," Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com on Wednesday. Friday's injury report ultimately will reveal Mitchell's potential to play this weekend, but with JaMycal Hasty (ankle) also hurt at the moment, Jeff Wilson, Trey Sermon and Trenton Cannon are the healthy options in the 49ers backfield.