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James recorded four tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 44-24 loss to the Broncos.

James had broken out in each of Dallas' previous three games, logging a combined 35 tackles. While his production took a downturn in Sunday's blowout loss, he still logged a 95 percent defensive snap rate. Expect James to bounce back in Week 9 against Arizona.

Zavala (knee) logged a full practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Zavala has missed Carolina's last four games with a knee injury and this marked his first practice since suffering the injury. Per coach Dave Canales, Zavala looked good with his running and cutting. He'll need to be activated from injured reserve by Saturday to be active for Week 9 against the Packers, but Zavala appears to be closing in on retaking his starting role at right guard.

Bartch (ankle) was a limited participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Bartch returned to practice for the first time since being placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury back in September. The 27-year-old is expected to be designated to return from injured reserve on Thursday, and he should have a chance to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Giants.

Moton (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Moton was among a couple of Panthers' offensive linemen to suffer an injury in Sunday's loss to the Bills. Though he didn't practice Wednesday, Carolina's coaching staff left the door open to Moton suiting up Sunday against the Packers, per Gantt and Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site.

Elliott (ankle) was a limited participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Elliott returned to practice Wednesday after exiting the team's Week 8 loss versus the Texans in the third quarter with an ankle injury. The 27-year-old should continue to serve as one of the 49ers' starting defensive tackles should he be able to suit up for the team's matchup against the Giants on Sunday.

Mays did not practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Mays suffered the ankle injury in Carolina's Week 8 loss to the Bills. Though his status is not yet official, coach Dave Canales said he does not expect Mays to play this week, per Gantt and Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site. That will likely push Austin Corbett into a starting role under center.

Havenstein (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Havenstein has missed the Rams' last three games, though coach Sean McVay said he expects to get his offensive lineman back for a Week 9 matchup against the Saints. A limited practice is progress toward that return, but Havenstein's status won't become official until at least Friday when injury designations are released.

Tunsil (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Tunsil exited Monday's loss to the Chiefs with the hamstring injury, so it wasn't a big surprise to see him still sidelined two days later. His practice participation on Thursday and Friday should clarify his potential status for Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks.

Banks (shin) was a limited participant in Green Bay's practice Wednesday.

Banks managed to play in the Week 8 win over the Steelers despite dealing with a groin injury throughout the week, though it's currently unclear how he injured his shin. If the 28-year-old is unable to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Panthers, Donovan Jennings likely would start at left guard in his place.

Jefferson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Jefferson suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's win over the Vikings and remained sidelined to begin prep for the team's Week 9 matchup against the Titans. That's a bad sign for his availability, though he still has two days to increase his activity.