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Swift will receive most of the reps out of the Lions backfield Sunday in Pittsburgh with Jamaal Williams (groin) still sidelined, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

In the Lions' last game Week 8 against the Eagles, Swift also was Detroit's lead runner, playing 44 of 62 offensive snaps and turning 17 touches into 51 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, reserve running backs Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike combined for 22 plays, 12 touches, 87 total yards and one rushing TD (Jefferson). Swift's 71 percent snap share was in line with his work from the previous four games, so he should be good for a majority of the RB reps yet again Sunday.

Mitchell (ribs) was a limited practice participant Friday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Mitchell continues to sport a no-contact jersey and appears on track to play through the rib injury for a second straight week. He had a season high for targets (five) and a season low for carries (eight) in last week's 31-17 loss to the Cardinals, with a 66 percent snap share being right in Mitchell's usual range. It is possible he picks up some extra work Monday if JaMycal Hasty (ankle) is inactive, though it's more likely Jeff Wilson simply takes over Hasty's passing-down role.

Hasty (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

With Hasty missing back-to-back practices, Jeff Wilson may fill in as the passing-down back Monday night against the Rams. Hasty is averaging 2.6 carries and 2.6 catches for 27.8 total yards per game, with 29-to-36 percent snap share in each of his five appearances this season.

Stevenson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after not practicing this week.

That's also the case with fellow running back Damien Harris, but the duo's official 'questionable' listing offers a degree of hope that one or both could potentially gain clearance to play by Sunday. If not, however, Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor would be in line to lead New England's Week 10 rushing attack.

Harris (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after not practicing this week.

That's also the case with fellow running back Rhamondre Stevenson, but the duo's official statuses' suggest that the Patriots still are holding out some hope that one or both potentially could be cleared to play by Sunday. In the event they're unavailable versus Cleveland, Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor would be in line to head the Patriots' Week 10 rushing attack.

Elliott (knee) has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Elliott briefly exited the Week 9 loss to Denver with a knee bruise, but it ultimately was a blowout loss that seemed to be the bigger factor in his season-low 53 percent snap share. His ability to practice this week and shed the injury designation suggests Elliott will return to his usual role against a subpar Atlanta defense.

Kamara (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

A report earlier this week suggested his knee sprain is considered mild, but Kamara nonetheless stands to miss at least one game after sitting out practice Wednesday through Friday. The Saints are left with Mark Ingram as their probable lead back, with special teamer Dwayne Washington and practice squad members Lamar Miller and Josh Adams available in reserve. Ingram is an intriguing Week 10 fantasy option given the workload potential, while Kamara will aim to make it back Sunday, Nov. 21 for a Week 11 contest in Philadelphia.

Harris (foot) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions after returning to a full practice Friday.

Harris was limited by a foot injury Thursday but was a full-go at practice Friday, which sets the stage for the running back, who is averaging 18.8 carries per game, to continue to head the Pittsburgh backfield Week 10. In the process, he's looking at a favorable matchup, at home against an 0-8 Detroit team that thus far has surrendered rushing yards at a clip of 134.5 per game.

Ward (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Ward was recorded as a non-participant during every practice leading up to Week 10, so it's no surprise to see him ruled out for Sunday's contest. With Ward and Chase Edmonds (ankle) both sidelined, Eno Benjamin will likely operate as the primary backup to James Conner.

Williams (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Williams still hasn't returned to practice and now will miss a second straight game on the other side of a Week 9 bye. His absence could leave a few more carries for D'Andre Swift, who has done most of his damage through the air this year while averaging just 3.2 YPC. Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson both got some playing time off the bench in a 44-6 loss to the Eagles in Week 8, but only after Swift had played 96 percent of offensive snaps through the first three quarters of the blowout.