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McNichols is in line to serve as the Commanders' No. 2 running back in Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Cardinals with Austin Ekeler (concussion) inactive for the game.

McNichols logged eight snaps of emergency duty in the Week 3 win over the Bengals on Monday night after Ekeler was forced from the contest. The 2017 fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers has bounced around the NFL over the last seven-plus seasons and has just 91 career carries across 38 regular-season contests, so the threat he represents to lead back Brian Robinson's workload is virtually non-existent. McNichols is a capable pass catcher, however, so he could conceivably have some PPR value in very deep leagues if the Commanders trail in the second half and are forced into frequent passing situations.

Patterson left Sunday's game against the Colts after suffering an ankle injury, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Before his exit, Patterson carried six times for 43 yards and caught two passes for 19 yards. In his absence, Aaron Shampklin is available to back up Najee Harris.

Badie exited Sunday's game against the Jets with a back injury, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette

Prior to being forced out of the contest, Badie logged one carry for zero yards and caught two passes for minus-4 yards. In his absence, Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin are available to handle Denver's RB duties.

Etienne was forced out of Sunday's game against the Texans with a shoulder injury.

As long as Etienne is sidelined, Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson are available to handle the Jaguars' backfield duties versus Houston.

Irving (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The rookie was able to practice on only two occasions during Week 4 prep, and in a limited fashion at that. However, reports earlier Sunday had indicated Irving was in line to play, and his active status now is official. The Oregon product has proven immediately effective at the NFL level while averaging a stellar 6.2 yards per carry over his first three games, but Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports head coach Todd Bowles plans to continue using fellow back Rachaad White, who's also active Sunday after dealing with a bout of food poisoning, and Irving together in much the same way as he has over the first three contests.

White (illness) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

White was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to a bout of food poisoning, but his availability for Sunday's conference showdown hadn't truly been in doubt. With his active status now confirmed, White will look to significantly improve the 2.1 yards per carry he's mustered over the first three games of the season, which has paled in comparison to the 6.2 yards per tote rookie backfield mate Bucky Irving has generated. However, despite the disparity between the efficiency of the two backs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports head coach Todd Bowles has confirmed he'll continue to utilize both Irving and White together.

McClellan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

McClellan has yet to make his NFL regular-season debut. Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams continue to lead the Falcons' backfield.

Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Abanikanda has yet to suit up this season. Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis will continue to lead the Jets' backfield.

Kamara (hip/ribs) is listed as active Sunday at Atlanta.

After sitting out Wednesday's practice due to hip and rib injuries, Kamara closed Week 4 prep with consecutive limited sessions, which left him questionable heading into the weekend. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported early Sunday morning ET that Kamara intended to suit up, and that has come to pass. In three contests on the campaign, Kamara has been a workhorse out of the Saints backfield, averaging 23.7 touches for 139 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring five total TDs.

Mixon (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Mixon returned to a limited session Friday before being deemed questionable heading into the weekend. With Mixon officially inactive for the second straight contest and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) also still out, Cam Akers -- who started in place of Mixon in Week 3 -- is in line to continue to see an expanded role in Houston's backfield versus Jacksonville, with Dare Ogunbowale, British Brooks and J.J. Taylor available to handle complementary backfield touches. Mixon will target a potential return to action Oct. 6 against the Bills.