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Dowdle (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints in Paris, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

After missing three straight games due to a dislocated toe, Dowdle made his return to action in last week's overtime win over the Buccaneers, finishing with 40 yards on seven carries and nine yards on three receptions. However, he seemingly emerged from that contest with a new knee issue, which limited his participation in Week 7 prep and resulted in him being listed as questionable heading into Sunday. The Steelers were apparently encouraged enough by how Dowdle looked in pregame warmups to clear him to play against the Saints, and the 28-year-old should be ready to work in his usual complementary role behind lead back Jaylen Warren.

The Rams are optimistic that Nacua (calf), who is listed as questionable for Week 7, will play in Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The injury-plagued Rams endured another scare this week when Nacua made an early exit from Thursday's practice due to a calf injury. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Friday that Nacua's new health concern is believed to be "more minor than anything else" and "not significant," but the wide receiver sat out the team's last Week 7 session and was listed as questionable ahead of the weekend. Nacua likely is poised for a pregame workout before L.A. makes a call on his status about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Surtain (ankle) isn't likely to play Sunday at Arizona, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Despite being limited on all three of the Broncos' Week 7 practice reports and entering the weekend listed as questionable, Surtain appears as if he'll log a third straight absence due to the sprained ankle that he sustained in Week 4 at San Francisco. Having said that , Rapoport also reported that Surtain has a "good chance" to return next Sunday versus the Chiefs, assuming the cornerback doesn't play this weekend.

Washington (foot/back) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Rams, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Washington managed just one limited session (Wednesday) during Week 7 prep due to foot and back injuries, but a listing of questionable has kept the door open for the rookie fourth-round pick to suit up Sunday. His status will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Washington is inhibited or sidelined, Dylan Laube will be the primary backup to No. 1 RB Ashton Jeanty.

Hall (quadriceps) is unlikely to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Hall has missed the past three contests due to a quadriceps injury and seems poised to miss a fourth, but Rapoport reported that the running back may work out pregame to see if a return to action is possible. If Hall remains sidelined Sunday, Braelon Allen again will pace the Jets backfield, with Isaiah Davis on hand for RB reps that linger.

Skattebo is expected to resume his role as the Giants' lead running back in Sunday's game at Houston, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Skattebo ranked fourth in offensive snaps (six of 77) among Giants running backs behind Devin Singletary (31), Tyrone Tracy (29) and Najee Harris (11) last Sunday against the Saints, failing to log a touch in the process. The team has since released Harris, and Skattebo's brief benching appears to be over. It's unclear who among Skattebo, SIngletary and Tracy will get the start this Sunday, but the former did average 18.2 touches per game through the first five weeks of the campaign.

Collins and the Browns agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract extension Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The deal includes $23 million in guaranteed money and keeps Collins in Cleveland through the 2028 season. The veteran defensive tackle has accumulated 3.5 sacks over his last three games and has operated in a key role on the Browns' defensive line alongside Mason Graham, Isaiah McGuire and Jared Verse.

Gordon recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 30-24 win over the Patriots.

Gordon's sack came early -- he brought down Drake Maye for a loss of one yard on a fourth-down play during the Patriots' first offensive drive. The star cornerback has been a terror for opposing offenses through his first two games, as he's already blown by his previous career high with 4.0 sacks. Gordon has done that despite playing a modest 48 defensive snaps across the two contests. He upped his snap share to 58 percent Thursday (after posting a 31 percent mark in his season debut Week 6) and should continue to increase his time on the field as he moves further past a calf injury.

Thieneman tallied eight tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in a 30-24 victory versus the Patriots on Thursday.

Thieneman's eight stops led the Bears. The rookie safety also got to the quarterback for a second straight game, as he was credited with a half-sack of Drake Maye in the fourth quarter. Thieneman has already established himself as a viable IDP asset, posting at least six tackles in six of seven contests and recording 1.5 sacks along with an interception through seven games.

Jackson finished with six tackles (three solo) and an interception Thursday in a 30-24 victory over New England.

Jackson's six stops were good for second-most on Chicago. However, his biggest impact came on a second-quarter interception of Drake Maye in the Bears' end zone to snuff out what looked to be a Patriots scoring drive. Jackson played every Chicago defensive snap Thursday and has posted a snap share of over 79 percent each of the past three weeks after logging less than half of the team's defensive snaps Weeks 1-4.