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Vidal (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

The rookie sixth-round pick has yet to suit up for a regular-season game. Gus Edwards and Hassan Haskins will provide backfield depth for the Chargers on Sunday behind J.K. Dobbins.

Watson (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game at the Buccaneers.

Watson will have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL debut. In his stead, Tyler Badie will suit up for the second straight week to serve as Denver's third option out of the backfield.

Akers is expected to take on an expanded workload Sunday against the Vikings with Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) both inactive.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relays that Akers is in line to get the starting nod Sunday, with Dare Ogunbowale, British Brooks and J.J. Taylor available as depth options behind him. Akers was inactive for Week 1 while completing his recovery from a torn Achilles' tendon but was productive in a backup role behind Mixon in the Week 2 win over the Bears, carrying seven times for 32 yards while reeling in his lone target for a three-yard gain, though he did fumble once during a key point of the game.

Small (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Small was elevated from the practice squad Saturday to provide backfield insurance for the Titans in case Tyjae Spears (ankle) was unable to play. With Spears active for Sunday's game, Small will remain on the sidelines. Small can be elevated from the Titans' practice squad two more times this season.

Spears (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Spears injured his ankle during the Titans' Week 2 loss to the Jets, but he ramped up his practice activity throughout the week. He ultimately practiced in full Friday, suggesting he won't face significant limitations against the Packers. Despite the ankle injury, Spears saw an increase in his workload against the Jets, tallying six carries and eight total touches. Tony Pollard should still serve as Tennessee's lead back.

Spears (ankle) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday versus Green Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Spears injured his ankle in a Week 2 loss to the Jets and sat out the Titans' first Week 3 practice Wednesday before upgrading to limited participation Thursday and then full activity Friday. His ability to take every rep in Friday's session seemingly sets the stage for him to play Sunday, though he won't be officially cleared until Tennessee releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Spears should continue to back up Tony Pollard at running back after totaling 41 yards on 10 carries plus 22 yards on six receptions through the first two weeks of the campaign.

The Broncos elevated Badie from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

This is the second time this season that Badie has been bumped up from the practice squad. He played three offensive snaps in Week 2 against the Steelers, during which he turned his lone carry into a 16-yard run. If Badie is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, he'll likely see limited action as the No. 4 running back behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Blake Watson.

The Ravens elevated Collier from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Collier stuck around on the Ravens' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. If he's active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Collier would serve as the No. 3 running back behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.

Bigsby (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bills, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Bigsby was a limited participant in practice all week, so it stands to reason the second-year back has a good shot at playing Monday. Bigsby suffered the injury during the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Browns, and while he wasn't ruled out, he wasn't involved in the offense following the injury. That figures to change with a full week of rehab under his belt.

The Titans elevated Small from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Small signed with the Titans' practice squad in late August after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Small's elevation provides insurance for Tennessee in case Tyjae Spears (ankle) is unable to play against Green Bay on Sunday.