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Moss is being evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Prior to that, Moss had recorded three carries for six yards and caught two passes for 18 yards. In his absence, Devin Singletary figures to log added touches out of Buffalo's Week 9 backfield.

Phillips (leg) will not return to Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Phillips logged one carry for two yards prior to exiting Sunday's game. His absence shouldn't have a major impact on the distribution of touches in the Texans' backfield.

Sermon (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Cardinals, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Starting running back Elijah Mitchell was inhibited in practice this week by a rib injury, and while he's playing, the 49ers reportedly are unsure how much work he'll be able to handle. Despite it all, Sermon won't be a candidate to spell Mitchell, as he's struggled to earn work on offense when the latter has been available to the offense. With Sermon a healthy scratch, Jeff Wilson, JaMycal Hasty and Trenton Cannon are the running backs that will mix in behind Mitchell on Sunday.

Kelley is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Kelley is back in the mix Sunday, with Justin Jackson out with a quad injury. In the process, he's in line to work in a complementary role along with Larry Rountree behind the Chargers' top back, Austin Ekeler.

Mitchell (ribs) is active for Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Mitchell got on the practice field twice during Week 9 prep, both times donning a blue non-contact jersey. The rookie sixth-rounder ended up being a limited participant and entered the weekend as questionable. While Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Sunday that Mitchell was in line to play -- which now is confirmed -- the 49ers aren't sure how much work the running back will be able to handle. In his five appearances (four starts) this season, Mitchell has averaged 17 touches for 92.6 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring three TDs on the ground. If Mitchell yields backfield reps to teammates, Jeff Wilson, JaMycal Hasty and Trenton Cannon are the candidates to pick up the slack, while Trey Sermon (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch.

Elliott, who left Sunday's game against the Broncos with a right knee contusion, was subsequently able to return to the contest, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Good news for the Cowboys, but at a minimum, we'd expect Elliott's name to appear on the team's injury report ahead of next Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Phillips (leg) is questionable to return for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

It remains to be seen if Phillips is able to return to action, though his availability won't have a significant fantasy impact since he plays a depth role in the Texans' backfield. David Johnson, Rex Burkhead and Phillip Lindsay should remain the top backfield options for Houston.

Elliott was forced out of Sunday's game against the Broncos with a right knee contusion, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Prior to his exit from the contest, Elliott had carried six times for 27 yards and caught two passes for 21 yards. Next up for the Cowboys' carries in his absence is Tony Pollard.

Brightwell (undisclosed) is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, according to Dan Benton of USA Today.

Brightwell missed Thursday's and Friday's practices after landing in the COVID-19 protocol and wasn't activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. With Saquon Barkley (ankle) still sidelined, the Giants are down to Devontae Booker, Elijhaa Penny and Cullen Gillaspia out of the backfield.

Freeman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Christian McCaffrey is active for Sunday's contest, which leaves Freeman as the odd man out in the Panthers' running back room. McCaffrey is expected to be on a snap count, so Chuba Hubbard and Ameer Abdullah will be the primary backups Sunday.