NFL Player News

Mostert (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Jets, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Mostert has been listed on Dolphins injury reports for exactly one month due to a knee issue, which contained him to a limited walkthrough Thursday and a capped practice Friday. No matter, he'll continue to be available to the team's backfield, while fellow running back De'Von Achane (toe) is entering the weekend as questionable after making just one limited appearance (Friday) this week. If Achane is inhibited or out Sunday, Mostert would be in line for a heavy workload while potentially yielding reps to some combination of Achane (if active) and/or Jeff Wilson.

Hall (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

After being limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, Hall was upgraded to full Friday and is ready to roll for Sunday's divisional tilt. Hall is coming off one of his biggest games of the season after totaling 126 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown on 18 touches last week in the Jets' upset win over the Texans.

Johnson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday night's game against the Ravens, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Johnson has been playing through the knee issue for weeks. He's settled in as Travis Etienne's change-of-pace back and is averaging 6.4 touches per game over the Jaguars' last five contests.

Dowdle (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Dowdle has been playing through the ankle issue for weeks, and Week 15 will be no different. He matched his season high with 12 carries last week against the Eagles, turning them into 46 yards and his fourth touchdown of the season. Dowdle will continue to mix in behind Tony Pollard.

Elliott is expected to handle the lead role out of the New England backfield Sunday against the Chiefs with Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) ruled out for Week 15.

With Stevenson out last week against the Steelers, Elliott played 52 of 57 offensive snaps and handled all 30 backfield opportunities, turning 22 carries into 68 scoreless yards while also logging a 7-72-1 line on eight targets. The matchup with Kansas City is tougher on paper, but Elliott's role makes him a strong fantasy option for Week 15.

Stevenson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Stevenson hasn't practiced since injuring his ankle and now will miss a second straight game. Ezekiel Elliott played 91 percent of snaps in last Thursday's 21-18 win over the Steelers, taking 29 touches for 140 yards and a touchdown on a night when QB Bailey Zappe was the only other Patriot with a rush attempt. Stevenson's next chance to play is Sunday, Dec. 24 against the Broncos (Week 16).

Williams (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Giants, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.

A groin injury contained Williams to capped sessions during the entirety of Week 15 prep, leaving his status up in the air heading into the weekend. With gadget player Taysom Hill (foot/left hand) sidelined this past Sunday against the Panthers, Williams earned his second-highest carry count (11) of the season, but he yielded only 43 yards on the ground. Hill will be back in action this Sunday, though, so even if Williams is able to suit up, he may be relegated to his role from Weeks 7-13 (5.3 touches per game).

Ford (wrist) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ford was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, before returning to a full session Friday. Fellow RB Kareem Hunt (groin) also practiced fully Friday and will be available Sunday. In last weekend's 31-27 win over the Jaguars, Ford logged 43 of a possible 76 snaps on offense en route to recording 12 carries for 51 yards and catching five of his six targets for 31 yards. Meanwhile, Hunt was out there for 28 of a possible 76 snaps on offense, while carrying 10 times for 27 yards and a TD and adding one catch for three yards. Look for a similar timeshare to be in play versus Chicago, a context that gives both backs a degree of fantasy lineup utility in Week 15.

Hunt (groin) doesn't have an injury designation and is in line to play in Sunday's game against the Bears, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Hunt progressed throughout the week, going from DNP on Wednesday to limited Thursday and full Friday. He's a good bet to handle double-digit carries as Jerome Ford's backfield running mate against Chicago. Hunt has produced seven touchdowns this season.

The Vikings elevated Gaskin from the practice squad for Saturday's game against the Bengals.

With Alexander Mattison (ankle) out for Week 15, Gaskin will provide backfield depth behind Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu. Gaskin has yet to play an offensive snap this season.