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Melton (cramps) has returned to Sunday's game against the Vikings, per the CBS Sports broadcast.

Melton briefly left Sunday's game due to cramping, but he was back in the game in the fourth quarter and returned a kickoff for 19 yards. Most of Melton's playing time this year figures to be on special teams as a returner.

Cisse (cramps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Cisse logged one solo tackle prior to his exit, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Carrington Valentine will take over at outside corner opposite Keisean Nixon for as long as Cisse is out of the game.

Goff completed 26 of 39 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-30 overtime win over the Saints. He added two yards on two carries.

Both of Goff's TD passes went to Amon-Ra St. Brown, while Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a pair of one-yard runs. The Lions' offense may have gotten a little narrower in the offseason when David Montgomery left for the Texans, but that shouldn't affect the QB's production after he threw for at least 4,500 yards and 30 touchdowns in each of the last three seasons. Goff will now shift his focus to the Bills for a Week 2 road game.

Cooper is dealing with an ankle sprain after exiting in the first quarter of Sunday's 23-10 win over the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Cooper was ruled out due to an ankle injury after the opening drive, during which the rookie first-round pick contributed a 30-yard catch. X-rays on the injury came back negative Sunday, but Cooper is set for an MRI on his sprained ankle, which should help clarify his potential return timeline. Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports that Cooper is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain, which is typically associated with a multi-week recovery period.

Harris (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Harris signed with the Giants in mid-August to add depth to the backfield. He'll be a healthy scratch for Week 1, while the Giants roll with three active running backs in Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and veteran Devin Singletary. Harris' next chance to suit up is Week 2 against the Rams on Monday, Sept. 21.

Louis (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus Las Vegas, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Louis was ruled out in the second half Sunday during his NFL debut. His absence will primarily affect Miami's special-teams unit.

Harrison (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

It's unclear whether the injury is to the same hamstring that limited Harrison's practice participation this past week. He did not log a tackle prior to his exit, and Jackson Woodard is the remaining depth option at linebacker for as long as Harrison is out of the game.

Crawford (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Crawford appeared to suffer the injury on a punt play in the second half. He was carted off the sidelines to the locker room, where he is undergoing further tests to determine the severity of the injury. Crawford logged three tackles (two solo), prior to his exit, and Wydett Williams will be the lone backup safety if Crawford doesn't return.

Melton (cramps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Melton hauled in his lone target for 10 yards and turned three kickoff returns into 105 yards prior to his exit. Kaleb Johnson figures to be the primary returner on kickoffs if Melton is not cleared to return.

Stroud completed 26 of 38 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 36-31 loss to the Bills. He also rushed twice for 15 yards and fumbled twice, losing both fumbles.

Stroud guided a pair of touchdown drives capped by David Montgomery runs before finding Nico Collins for a 12-yard touchdown in the final minute of the first half. The 24-year-old QB gave the Texans a one-point lead with a seven-yard touchdown pass to Montgomery in the fourth quarter, but the Bills responded with a 9-3 run to take a five-point lead with 1:36 remaining. Houston's final drive got to first-and-goal at Buffalo's nine-yard line before Stroud took two sacks in a three-play span, the last of which ended in his second lost fumble of the game. Turnovers in big moments have become a recurring issue for Stroud, who turned the ball over seven times in two games last postseason. Stroud and the Texans will try to bounce back in Week 2 against the Bengals.