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Taylor (thumb) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Taylor is unlikely to practice or play this week, after Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday that the running back was likely facing a 3-to-5-week recovery after undergoing thumb surgery Nov. 29. Zack Moss likely will get a large workload this Sunday against the Bengals after playing 94 percent of the snaps on offense in an overtime win over the Titans in Week 13.

Dowdle (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

For a fourth consecutive week, Dowdle is tending to an ankle issue, but he at least is beginning Week 14 prep with a cap on his practice reps rather than sitting out Wednesday's session entirely. Over the last three games, he's mustered just 3.1 yards on his 16 carries and has hauled in all four targets for 19 yards and a touchdown. A similar role will be in store for Dowdle in Sunday's game against the Eagles as long as the Cowboys' lead runner, Tony Pollard, is healthy.

Thompson signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Thompson spent time with Seattle earlier this season and suited up in Week 7 against the Cardinal. He played two snaps on offense but not touch the ball. He'll now get another opportunity with the franchise as Kenneth Walker (oblique) and Zach Charbonnet (ankle) are both dealing with injuries.

Foreman (ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Foreman sat out the Week 12 win over Minnesota after injuring his ankle in Week 11 against Detroit, but Chicago's Week 13 bye has afforded the running back enough time to regain health. Prior to going down with the injury, Foreman had been splitting backfield reps with Khalil Herbert in the game against the Lions. Rookie Roschon Johnson then ended up pacing the backfield in touches in Week 12, making it difficult to predict how the reps may be divvied up among Foreman, Herbert and Johnson in the rematch with Detroit this Sunday.

Mitchell won't take part in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Mitchell has routinely missed time due to knee issues in his two-plus years as a pro, but he's been able to string together seven consecutive appearances dating back to Week 6. Overall, he's totaled 28 carries and one catch (on two targets) during that span while Christian McCaffrey continues to handle the bulk of the reps afforded the 49ers backfield. As a result, even if he's able to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks, Mitchell likely won't contribute much in the box score.

Hunt (groin) won't practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Hunt was listed with the same groin issue on the Browns' Week 13 injury report, but he ended up taking a team-high 12 carries for 48 yards in the 36-19 loss to Los Angeles this past Sunday. A return to practice Thursday would put him on track to play in this Sunday's game against Jacksonville, though perhaps in a secondary role off the bench behind inconsistent lead back Jerome Ford.

Igwebuike played all 12 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Cardinals.

Igwebuike has been active ahead of Anthony McFarland as the Steelers' No. 3 running back for both of the past two games, but he hasn't taken any snaps on offense in either contest. The 29-year-old will likely continue to see most of his time on special teams, where he contributes on coverage units and as the team's kickoff returner.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Pacheco will be held out Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder contusion, Sports Radio 810 WHB Kansas City reports.

Pacheco's injury doesn't sound like one that typically causes players to miss games, but fantasy managers should nonetheless track his practice participation throughout the week. He took on a larger role on passing downs with Jerick McKinnon (groin) out the past two games, though Pacheco's final snap share (70 percent) in a loss to the Packers this past Sunday was affected by a fourth-quarter ejection for throwing a punch. He still finished with his second-largest snap share of the season -- behind the 78 percent share he handled in a Week 12 win over Las Vegas -- and he ended with 21 touches for 123 yards and a touchdowns. Pacheco could cede some work on passing downs if McKinnon is back for this Sunday's game against the Bills, but the game's projected high scoring total makes Pacheco a solid option in fantasy lineup this week, assuming he's able to overcome his shoulder issue.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen declined to provide an update on Taylor's (thumb) status Wednesday and was non-committal on the running back's availability for Sunday's game in Cincinnati, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Taylor underwent surgery on his right thumb last week, with Colts owner Jim Irsay estimating that the running back would miss two or three games. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network later filed a report Sunday suggesting that Taylor could miss closer to 3-to-5 weeks, which may leave Zack Moss as Indianapolis' lead back throughout the fantasy playoffs. Moss played 94 percent of snaps in an overtime win over the Titans this past Sunday, though he failed to match his impressive production as a starter earlier this season, as he finished with 21 touches for 57 yards. Moss likely will fill in for Taylor again versus the Bengals, even if the Colts aren't quite ready to make any declarations about Taylor's status early in the week.

Edwards-Helaire carried the ball twice for six yards and caught one of his two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Packers.

Edwards-Helaire played 17 of the Chiefs' 67 offensive snaps Sunday in relief of starter Isiah Pacheco with fellow running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) sidelined. The veteran was unable to get much going while the Chiefs' offense struggled in the contest. Edwards-Helaire's minimal output on limited touches should keep him off the fantasy radar as anything more than an insurance policy behind Pacheco with McKinnon out. The Chiefs are set to host the Bills in Week 14.