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Harris (ankle) listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Considering the Patriots' injuries at wide receiver, as well as potentially rainy and windy weather conditions Sunday afternoon in the Buffalo area, Harris is a candidate to be busy in the absence of any setbacks. Also in the team's Week 8 backfield mix are pass-catching ace James White, versatile Rex Burkhead and rookie J.J. Taylor.

Cook (groin) is listed as active Sunday at Green Bay, Chris Carso of the Vikings' official site reports.

Cook last took the field Week 5, when he sustained a groin injury that sidelined him for the Vikings' Week 6 loss to the Falcons. With the benefit of a bye week, though, he managed an LP/LP/FP practice regimen in advance of this game, earning a questionable designation. Now officially cleared to return, Cook will take on a Packers defense that arguably held him to his worst performance of the season back in the season opener (13 touches, 48 yards from scrimmage, two touchdowns).

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

Coming off the Bears' Monday night loss to the Rams, Patterson only managed one limited practice this week while contending with the quad issue. The maintenance he received looks like it will be enough for Patterson to get the green light for Week 8, but the versatile wideout seems likelier to see his role within the Chicago offense shrink rather than expand after a poor showing versus Los Angeles. He turned four targets into three catches for just 11 yards and carried three times for one yard in the loss.

Harris (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Harris, who was able to practice in a limited fashion all week, noted heading into the weekend that he was feeling "fine," Mike Reiss of ESPN.com relays. Confirmation of the running back's status will arrive when the Patriots reveal their inactives prior to Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. The team's injuries at wide receiver as well as potentially rainy and windy weather conditions on game day in the Buffalo area could well lead to New England employing a run-heavy attack in Week 8.

Cook (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 25-year-old received the questionable tag after working as a full practice participant Friday, so it's not a major surprise he's on track to play Sunday. Cook missed the Week 6 matchup with Atlanta but appears good to go coming out of Minnesota's bye week. Coach Mike Zimmer previously said he believes Cook can handle his usual workload, and there's been nothing to indicate that outlook has changed.

McKinnon could be forced to share the load with Tevin Coleman (ankle), who was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 49ers continue to make their backfield a frustrating endeavor to speculate on, as JaMycal Hasty was already considered a possible suspect to whittle into McKinnon's workload even before the news regarding Coleman's activation. Both Coleman and McKinnon were hardly effective ball carriers in their most recent respective stints as the starter so a combination of all three running backs is certainly also in play. The only thing that's clear at the moment is someone will be named "a starter" come Sunday, but recent history suggests that designation means nothing when it comes to the fantasy prospects of 49ers running backs.

Wilson (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

This comes as no surprise considering the 49ers indicated Wilson would be placed on injured reserve earlier in the week. It's a tough bit of luck for the third-year pro after easily the best game of his career, but the return of Tevin Coleman (knee) and improving health of Jerick McKinnon likely spelled a decreased role for Wilson anyhow. Wilson will stay on injured reserve a minimum of three weeks; just long enough for Raheem Mostert (ankle) to also be eligible to return.

Barkley underwent surgery Saturday to repair the torn ACL in his right knee, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Barkley had his surgery delayed almost a month while he recovered from a less severe MCL strain, but it's now complete. The star running back will now begin the arduous process of rehabbing the injury, with both the team and doctors hopeful Barkley can make a full recovery by the start of training camp next year.

Foreman was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

After Sunday the running back will return to the practice squad. Foreman will give the Titans some extra running back depth behind Derrick Henry and Jeremy McNichols.

Ollison rushed for three yards on his only carry during Thursday's 25-17 win against the Panthers.

The second-year back had been active for just one game this season prior to Thursday night, but with Ito Smith a healthy scratch, Ollison garnered his first carry of 2020. The former Pittsburgh Panther came through with his opportunity, moving the chains on third down with his carry at the 10:30 mark of the second quarter. Ollison was utilized as a short-yardage back last season for the Falcons, gaining six first downs on 22 carries and punching in four TDs. Todd Gurley's arrival in Atlanta has curtailed Ollison's usage near the end zone, as the two-time All-Pro leads the entire NFL with 38 red-zone carries through his first eight games as a Falcon.