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Wilkins' teammate, Marlon Mack (hamstring/foot), won't play Sunday against the Eagles, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

With Mack not in the mix Week 3, Wilkins is in line to head the Colts' backfield this weekend, while Nyheim Hines is set to work in a change-of-pace role. Wilkins thus represents a decent lineup option in most formats, as well as a potential DFS bargain.

Mack (foot/hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

With Mack out this week, look for Jordan Wilkins to head the Colts' Week 3 backfield, with Nyheim Hines in line to work in a change-of-pace role.

Cook (hamstring) worked off to the side during the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Listed as DNP the previous two days, Cook will be no better than a limited participant in the final practice before Sunday's game against the Bills. Another update will be available Friday afternoon when the Vikings release their final injury report of the week.

Mack (foot/hamstring) was not spotted at Friday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

We'll await the Colts' official injury report for added details, but after not practicing Wednesday and Thursday, Mack's chances of playing Week 3 now appear cloudy at best based on his absence from the early portion of Friday's practice. Next up for carries if he misses Sunday's game against the Eagles are Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines, in that order.

Michael has an illness and did not practice Thursday.

Michael was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, so the illness is a new issue. The 27-year-old was a healthy inactive Week 2 and remains the No. 4 running back on the depth chart.

Henry (back) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Henry has opened Week 3 preparations with back-to-back limited practices, but head coach Mike Vrabel hasn't vocalized any reported concerns about the running back's availability Sunday in Jacksonville. While Henry has struggled through the Titans' first two games, logging 82 yards on 28 carries and failing to score, Tennessee could make more use of the 24-year-old in Wildcat formations with the hope of opening up running lanes, according to Wyatt. Henry, who had prior experience running the Wildcat from his high-school days, took five direct snaps in last week's win over the Texans, keeping four of them for himself and gaining a healthy 17 yards.

Cook (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

What was initially called "cramping" after Sunday's tie with the Packers was confirmed as a hamstring injury by midweek, spurring back-to-back absences from practice. Cook was able to fit in some work on the side Thursday, so he may be gearing up for an appearance at Friday's session, Even if he's able to participate Friday, he seems destined for a questionable tag for Sunday's matchup with the Bills. A hobbled Cook would allow Latavius Murray to take on a greater workload than his 7.5 touches per game this season.

Rawls (general soreness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Rawls was limited in his first Bengals practice Wednesday due to general soreness, but he now appears fully healthy. The 25-year-old will serve as Cincinnati's No. 3 running back behind Giovani Bernard and Mark Walton until Joe Mixon (knee) is able to return to the field. Rawls currently holds little fantasy value in what stands to be a minimal offensive role.

Cook (hamstring) worked out on a side field during the part of Thursday's practice open to the media, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Cook left the overtime period of Sunday's tie in Green Bay with what was later termed "cramping," but a DNP at Wednesday's practice was accompanied by a hamstring tag. The severity of the injury is unknown, but it appears he's focusing on rehab rather than on-field work so far this week. Behind Cook, Latavius Murray is waiting in the wings in case any reps become available.

Head coach Marvin Lewis said Thursday that running backs Giovani Bernard and Mark Walton will "shoulder the load" while Joe Mixon (knee) is sidelined, leaving Rawls as the clear No. 3 running back, Ross Tucker of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Rawls was signed this week to help bolster the Bengals' backfield depth with Mixon (knee) out multiple weeks. However, it doesn't appear that Rawls will get much work in his absence, as Cincinnati appears set on using the guys that have been with the team and working in their system. Rawls will only have fantasy relevance should either Bernard or Walton suffer an injury themselves.