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  • Titans' Julius Chestnut: Involved due to injuries

    Chestnut rushed the ball three times for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Jaguars. He did not record a catch on one target.

    Chestnut was primarily involved on special teams but saw his involvement tick up after Tyjae Spears (concussion) was sidelined in the fourth quarter. Tony Pollard's (ankle/illness) status still is in question, which could set up Chestnut for a Week 18 start against Houston.

  • Tyrion Davis-Price: Reverts to practice squad

    Davis-Price reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Davis-Price was called up to the Eagles' active roster to serve as the third-string running back behind Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell due to Will Shipley (concussion) being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Davis-Price ended up playing five snaps and turned three carries into seven yards, all of which came during the Eagles' second-to-last offensive drive when most of the starters were pulled. With the Eagles locked into the NFC's No. 2 seed, Davis-Price could be elevated to the active roster for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants on Sunday.

  • Saints' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Heads back to practice squad

    Edwards-Helaire reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    With Alvin Kamara (groin) sidelined for a second straight game Sunday against the Raiders, Kendre Miller got the start, but Edwards-Helaire received the first touch among Saints running backs. Miller's exit in the second quarter due to a concussion allowed Edwards-Helaire to earn the most snaps (26) and touches (seven for 30 yards from scrimmage) in the position group, while Jamaal Williams played 25 snaps and handled three touches for 24 total yards. It's unknown if Kamara or Miller will gain clearance to suit up in Week 18 at Tampa Bay, so Edwards-Helaire and Williams may split the backfield reps.

  • Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell: Limited looks in blowout win

    Gainwell finished with three carries for four yards and one catch for five yards in Sunday's 41-7 blowout win over the Cowboys.

    While Gainwell has strictly been a backup running back this season, the Eagles' six wins by 14 or more points this season have offered him the opportunity to rack up a meaningful amount of yardage in garbage time. That wasn't the case in Week 17, as starter Saquon Barkley carried the ball 31 times while Gainwell saw the same amount of carries as Tyrion Davis-Price, who was elevated from the practice squad to see his first game action of the year. Gainwell could see more action in Week 18 if the Eagles rest their starters with the No. 2 seed locked up.

  • Sean Tucker RB | TB

    Buccaneers' Sean Tucker: Tallies 44 total yards in rout

    Tucker rushed eight times for 39 yards and secured his sole target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    The backup running back hadn't logged any snaps from scrimmage in Week 16 against the Cowboys, but Tucker saw some nice run with the Buccaneers comfortably ahead in the second half Sunday. The second-year back's carry total tied for the second highest of his career, and Tucker could be in line for more opportunities on offense versus a Saints team he compiled a career-high 136 rushing yards against back in Week 5 during a Week 18 home rematch the Bucs could well dominate.

  • Michael Carter RB | ARI

    Cardinals' Michael Carter: Shifts back to practice squad

    Carter reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

    He was the beneficiary of No. 1 RB James Conner lasting just 12 offensive snaps in Week 17 before seemingly aggravating a knee injury. Carter stepped in for Conner and parlayed 57 (of 79) snaps into 15 touches for 81 yards from scrimmage, including 70 yards on the ground (a 5.4 average). Meanwhile, fellow reserve back DeeJay Dallas (11 snaps) had just one catch and no carries for a second straight contest. With the status of both Conner and rookie third-rounder Trey Benson (ankle) up in the air for a Week 18 matchup with the 49ers, Carter could be Arizona's lead runner in the regular-season finale.

  • 49ers' Israel Abanikanda: Healthy scratch for Week 17

    Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Lions, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Abanikanda will observe Monday night's game in street clothes due to the return of rookie Isaac Guerendo, who will presumably lead the 49ers' backfield while Patrick Taylor serves as the backup. Abanikanda's next and last chance to play this season will be against the Cardinals on Sunday.

  • Justice Hill RB | BAL

    Ravens' Justice Hill: Expected to play Saturday

    Hill, who sat out Wednesday's 31-2 win over the Texans with a concussion, missed Monday's practice due to an illness, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    While Hill was sidelined Monday, Hensley relayed that the running back is expected to play Saturday against the Browns, per head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh's comments imply that Hill has either cleared the NFL's concussion protocol or is on track to do so later in the week.

  • Chase Brown RB | CIN

    Bengals' Chase Brown: Could be ready to play Saturday

    Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said Monday that he's "hopeful' that the Brown (ankle) will be available for Saturday's game against the Steelers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

    Pitcher added that he believes that Brown -- who suffered a right high-ankle sprain in this past Saturday's 30-24 overtime win over the Broncos -- is "going to work really hard to be out there for us." The 8-8 Bengals head into Week 18 still in contention for a playoff spot, so having Brown available would be a major boost to the team's offense in a must-win scenario. If, however, Brown is limited or out this weekend, Khalil Herbert would be in line for added opportunities out of the backfield.

  • Tyjae Spears RB | TEN

    Titans' Tyjae Spears: Pessimism about Week 18 status

    Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan hasn't expressed optimism about Spears' (concussion) likelihood of suiting up Sunday versus Houston, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Spears worked as the Titans' lead back this past Sunday versus Jacksonville but was forced to exit the game late in the third quarter. He'd need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up Week 18, and that may be unlikely to happen at this point. Tony Pollard (ankle/illness) could return for the season finale, but if both Spears and Pollard are out, Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley likely will be tasked with leading the Titans backfield.

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