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Miller (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Saints' estimated injury report Monday.

Despite the Saints activating Miller from injured reserve Saturday, he was held out of Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers while Alvin Kamara assumed his normal workhorse role, with Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims mixing in behind him. Coach Dennis Allen told John Hendrix of SI.com earlier Monday that he expects Miller will be "ready to go this week." Kamara was listed as limited due to a hand issue Monday, but assuming he's able to suit up as usual Thursday versus the Broncos, Miller may not have much of a role behind Kamara and Williams, if he's even active.

Mason (shoulder) sported a non-contact jersey during Monday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Friday that Mason suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during this past Thursday's win over the Seahawks, while noting at the time that the running back is considered day-to-day. Look for added context regarding Mason's status to arrive no later than Wednesday's injury report, but his presence at Monday's session suggests that he has a chance to be available Sunday against the Chiefs.

Jones (hip) was on the practice field Monday for what Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com described as a light bonus session coming out of the Vikings' bye week.

While the Vikings won't post an injury report until Wednesday, Jones' presence for Monday's light session offers hope that the running back will be available for Sunday's game against the Lions. If, however, the hip injury that Jones sustained Week 5 sidelines him this weekend, Ty Chandler would be next up for Minnesota's carries, with Myles Gaskin in reserve.

Kamara (hand) was a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

The Saints didn't practice Monday, but Kamara would have been limited had the team held drills. The workhorse running back has gotten at least 17 touches in every game this season, so Kamara naturally is a little banged-up, but his status for Thursday's game against the Broncos doesn't appear to be in jeopardy.

Brooks had four carries for 21 yards in Sunday's 34-13 victory over the Cardinals.

The Packers gave Brooks some work while holding a comfortable lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest, and he responded with a couple nice runs. His spot on the roster will be in jeopardy when fellow running back MarShawn Lloyd (IR, ankle) returns, but he figures to remain Green Bay's third running back until then.

Wilson had seven carries for 54 yards and one reception for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-13 victory over the Cardinals.

Wilson played only 23 snaps Week 6, but he got the ball on a shade more than a third of them and averaged an impressive 9.6 yards per touch. Wilson is averaging 5.0 yards on 42 carries on the season, so he is making a case to hold onto the backup job when backfield mate MarShawn Lloyd (IR, ankle) returns. However, neither player will usurp the starting spot from Josh Jacobs as long as Jacobs remains upright.

Coach Dave Canales said Monday that the Panthers plan to open the 21-day window for Brooks (knee) to return to practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Brooks has yet to make his NFL debut as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered during his final season at Texas, but that injury didn't preclude the Panthers from drafting him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Once the team officially designates Brooks to return from the reserve/non-football injury list, the Panthers will have three weeks from that point to put him on the active roster. Chuba Hubbard has thrived as the team's lead back early in the 2024 campaign, racking up 485 rushing yards through six games.

Gray gained 13 yards on three carries in a loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Devin Singletary was inactive for the second straight week due to a groin injury, but that didn't result in more work for Gray. In fact, the second-year back played half as many offensive snaps (13) as he did last week against Seattle and got four fewer touches. Meanwhile, rookie Tyrone Tracy continued to impress with 107 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown while logging a workhorse-like 84 percent of New York's offensive snaps. Gray's modest 13 rushing yards more than doubled his previous season-high mark, which only indicates what a minor part of the Giants' ground game he's been this season. It remains to be seen if Singletary will be back Week 7 against the Eagles -- and whether Tracy has done enough to take over the team's lead-back role upon Singletary's return -- but either way, it doesn't appear that Gray is going to have a significant enough workload moving forward to be a factor in the vast majority of fantasy formats.

Coach Dennis Allen said Monday that he expects Miller (hamstring) to make his season debut Thursday against the Broncos, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Miller was activated off injured reserve Saturday but remained inactive for Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. The 2023 third-round draft pick is expected to make his season debut Thursday, though official word on Miller's status won't come until later in the week. Once he's cleared to play, Miller will jostle with Jamaal Williams for backup touches behind Alvin Kamara.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Ford (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Ford was injured in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles. He's unlikely to play Week 7 against the Bengals, though more information on that front will surface when the Browns resume practicing Wednesday. Cleveland is well-positioned to weather a potential absence from Ford, as Nick Chubb (knee) is on track to come off the PUP list and make his season debut Sunday. Additionally, the Browns have D'Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong in the backfield.