Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that he expects Sanders (knee) and fellow running back Jaydon Blue (heel) to see "significant progress" in their recoveries this week and that both could play Saturday versus the Ravens, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Sanders and Blue were both forced to sit out Dallas' preseason opener against the Rams, but the Cowboys backfield could be in a healthier spot this weekend. Jon Machota of The Athletic reports that Javonte Williams remains in the early lead for the Cowboys' lead running back job but that nobody has yet emerged as a true favorite for the No. 1 backfield role. If Sanders is able to get healthy in time to put some good preseason reps on tape, it will assist his chances of carving out a notable role.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Blue (heel) is expected to make "significant progress" in his recovery this week and could be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

During Thursday's practice, Blue suffered a bone bruise in his heel, an injury that kept him from suiting up for Dallas' exhibition opener against the Rams. It's encouraging, though, that the rookie fifth-round pick has a chance to get back on the field in time to log preseason action this weekend. He's competing with Javonte Williams, fellow rookie Phil Mafah and Miles Sanders (knee), the latter of whom also could return versus the Ravens, for touches in an unsettled backfield. Jon Machota of The Athletic reports that Williams remains in the lead for the No. 1 role, however.

After not seeing any action in the Colts' preseason opener, Taylor is a candidate to log snaps Saturday against the Packers, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

On the topic of key players' playing time this weekend, coach Shane Steichen noted that starters will play "about a quarter" versus Green Bay. In that scenario, Taylor would have an opportunity to get some touches on offense before giving way to some combination of DJ Giddens, Khalil Herbert (undisclosed), Ulysses Bentley, Nate Noel and Nay'Quan Wright.

Abanikanda had six carries for 19 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets.

The Packers claimed Abanikanda off waivers in late July, and he made his first appearance with his new team in Green Bay's exhibition opener. He sits no higher than fifth on the depth chart, so barring an injury to another running back, he will have his work cut out for him leading up to cutdown day.

Johnson had seven carries for 67 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets.

The undrafted rookie fared well in his first appearance as a professional and capped his night with a 39-yard touchdown run. He is a long shot to secure a roster spot, but if he can maintain the momentum he could wind up on Green Bay's practice squad.

Wilson (knee) is participating in practice Monday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Wilson and fellow backup running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin) are both back at practice Monday after having missed Green Bay's preseason opener against the Jets. The two are competing for backfield standing behind workhorse starter Josh Jacobs, with Chris Brooks also in the mix as a reserve option. Wilson could get a chance to log exhibition action on the road against the Colts on Saturday.

Brooks had five carries for 17 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets.

Roles remain unsettled behind starting running back Josh Jacobs, but with fellow ball carriers Emanuel Wilson (knee) and MarShawn Lloyd (groin) absent for the exhibition opener, Brooks worked as the No. 2 option -- and essentially the top back with Jacobs playing only one snap. Expect Brooks, Wilson and Lloyd to continue competing for snaps -- and perhaps a roster spot -- all the way up until cutdown day.

Lloyd (groin) is participating in practice Monday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Lloyd missed roughly two weeks of practice, plus Green Bay's preseason opener against the Jets, due to a non-contact groin injury, but he appears to be back to full health. Fellow backup running back Emanuel Wilson (knee) also got back on the practice field Monday. Lloyd is competing to secure the No. 2 role behind workhorse starter Josh Jacobs, and he could get a chance to suit up for preseason action Saturday on the road at Indianapolis.

Mattison reportedly underwent season-ending neck surgery Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Further confirmation is needed from the Dolphins, but it looks like Mattison, who hurt his neck during Sunday's game against the Bears, is a candidate for IR. In Mattison's looming absence, look for the team to add depth to a backfield that also includes De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon. Per Schefter, Miami plans to host Jamaal Williams for a workout Monday.

Jacobs started and played one snap in Saturday's 30-10 exhibition loss to the Jets.

Jacobs suited up for Green Bay's preseason opener and was on the field when the game began, but he did not record a touch in the contest. The lack of action was not injury-related, and Jacobs is set to open the season as the top option in the backfield for the Packers.