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Buccaneers rookie running back Charles Sims will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Falcons, according to ESPN. 

Although general manager Jason Licht and coach Lovie Smith have both indicated this week Sims will make his debut Sunday, he is still listed as questionable on the injury report. Sims has been sidelined all season due to an ankle injury and was on short-term injured reserve until Nov. 1.

Browns running backs Ben Tate, Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell all played a role in the team's 24-3 win over the Bengals Thursday, but coach Mike Pettine indicated that the three-back system isn't necessarily here to stay, ESPN.com reports.

"We have options, and we can steer it a couple different ways," Pettine said. "(The versatility) can be problematic for a defense, as well, but I’m not going to sit here and say 'we’re committed to a three-running back system, here’s how we’re going to do it.' I would still put it in the week-to-week category."

The three backs combined for 169 rushing yards on 48 carries Thursday, with each receiving at least 10 carries and all three reaching the end zone. West led the charge with 26 carries and 94 yards, but the Browns' rushing hierarchy will likely continue to remain fluid moving forward.

The Cardinals have ruled Desmond Bishop (hamstring), Stepfan Taylor (calf) out for Sunday's game against the Rams. Ed Stinson (groin) was labeled questionable, while Lorenzo Alexander (knee), Marcus Benard (illness), Andre Ellington (foot), Larry Foote (knee) and Bobby Massie (ankle, knee) were ruled probable for Week 10.

Every designation but doubtful is represented on a rather lengthy injury report submitted by the Chiefs for their Sunday game against Buffalo. Those ruled out are wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin), defensive back Jamell Fleming (hamstring) and linebacker Jerry Franklin (hamstring).

Among the questionables are cornerbacks Chris Owens (knee) and Phillip Gaines (ankle/quad) and linebacker Josh Martin (hamstring/knee). The probables are safety Eric Berry (ankle), running back Cyrus Gray (hand), linebacker Tamba Hali (knee), wideout Junior Hemingway (hamstring), tight end Travis Kelce (ribs) and cornerback Sean Smith (groin).

Linebacker Nate Irving (knee) is the lone Broncos player ruled out for the Sunday game in Oakland. Only running back Montee Ball (groin), tackle Paul Cornick (shoulder) and tight end Virgil Green (calf) are questionable.

The probables are headlined by wideout Wes Welker (back). The others are safety Quinton Carter (hamstring), linebacker Steven Johnson (ankle), kicker Brandon McManus (groin) and running back Juwan Thompson (knee).

Nine offensive players for the Jets have been deemed probable for the Sunday game against Pittsburgh with minor injuries, including linemen Oday Aboushi (shoulder), Willie Colon (knee), Breno Giacomini (illness) and Nick Mangold (shoulder).

The other offensive probables are wide receivers Greg Salas (wrist) and Percy Harvin (heel), running back Chris Johnson (ankle) and quarterbacks Michael Vick (foot) and Geno Smith (shoulder).

The Buccaneers unveiled a lengthy injury report for Week 10 vs. Atlanta. Doug Martin is among the most notable players on the list. He was labeled doubtful for Sunday's game with an ankle injury. Alterraun Verner (hamstring) and Anthony Collins (foot) were the only other players deemed doubtful.

The following players were ruled questionable: Lavonte David (knee), Vincent Jackson (foot), Michael Johnson (hand), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (thumb), Charles Sims (ankle), Akeem Spence (hamstring) and Luke Stocker (hip).

Browns running back Terrance West received the bulk of the carries Thursday against the Bengals.

West saw his workload take a step forward last week against the Bucs, and it appears the team could use him more down the stretch. West led the Browns Thursday with 26 carries, 14 more than the next rusher. He was just averaged, picking up 94 yards on the day, but did manage a rushing touchdown. West was not a factor in the receiving game, and was not targeted.

West will take on the Texans Week 11. 

The Browns will utilize a hot hand approach at running back Thursday, according to ESPN.

Terrance West, Isaiah Crowell and Ben Tate are all expected to receive carries during the contest.  It's unclear which player will get the start, though. Last week, West led the way with 15 carries to Tate's 10. Crowell didn't have a catch or a carry despite being active for the contest. 

CBSSports.com Fantasy Football analysts Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard both rank Darren McFadden among their top 30 running backs for Week 10 against Denver, which makes him at least a passable flex option in standard leagues. But in a week with six teams on bye, that's not saying much.

McFadden, of course, hasn't been the most productive back to begin with, only once rushing for even 60 yards in a game, and the Broncos rank No. 1 against the run, allowing 71.6 yards per game. And because they have one of the best offenses in the league and the Raiders one of the worst, they're likely to pull away early, giving the Raiders even more incentive to pass.

Of course, McFadden is a big enough part of the passing game that he could still factor that way, but his chances of putting up big numbers this week appear even slimmer than usual. If you're able to sit him, it's probably a good idea.