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Zavala (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The starting right guard was activated from injured reserve Saturday after logging a full week of practice. Zavala last played in September, missing Carolina's last four games.

Risner (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Risner was able to practice Friday in a limited capacity, but he'll be sidelined for Sunday's game due to an illness. The Bengals are on a bye Week 10, so he'll have extra time to recover ahead of Week 11 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Burks (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Burks was tagged as questionable for Week 9 due to a groin injury, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The 2018 third-rounder has accumulated 23 tackles (nine solo) and a forced fumble across eight regular-season games while serving on both defense and special teams.

Moton (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Though he has started all seven games he's played in this year, Moton is expected to back up Yosh Nijman on Sunday, per Gantt, suggesting he's still dealing with the knee issue to some degree. Moton was able to practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.

Jacksonville announced that Lawrence is dealing with an illness, but his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders is unaffected, and he remains on track to start, J.P. Shadrick of the Jaguars' official site reports.

While fantasy managers who are planning on using Lawrence in Week 9 lineups can probably still feel comfortable doing so, the fact that he's under the weather could result in him playing at something less than 100 percent health coming out of the Jaguars' Week 8 bye. In addition to battling the illness, Lawrence will have to make do without one of his top pass catchers in rookie wideout/cornerback Travis Hunter (knee), who was surprisingly moved to injured reserve Friday and will now miss at least four games.

Elliott (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Elliott's status for Sunday's game looked to be in jeopardy after he did not travel with the team Friday due to personal reasons. However, the 2020 third-rounder joined the team in New Jersey on Saturday and has been cleared to play after working through an ankle injury during Week 9 prep. Elliott has 16 tackles (four solo) through the first eight games of the regular season.

Eluemunor (pectoral) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The starting right tackle first appeared on the injury report at the beginning of the week and was not able to practice ahead of Sunday's game. Marcus Mbow should start in his place.

Payton (lower body) is active for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The cornerback will make his season debut after landing on injured reserve in late August. Payton will likely play mostly on special teams, though he could see time on defense with Cor'Dale Flott (concussion) and Paulson Adebo (knee) both out.

Burford (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Burford was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the 2022 fourth-rounder has officially been cleared to return from a six-game absence due to a knee injury. Burford operated as a swing tackle prior to his injury but will start at left guard in his return, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Palczewski (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Texans.

The starting left guard, who has missed three straight games due to an ankle injury, was a late addition to this week's injury report Saturday with an illness. Regardless of whether he's still dealing with it, Palczewski appears healthy enough to play Sunday.