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Walker (chest) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

Walker opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to a chest injury, but his full session Friday was enough for him to fade an injury tag for Sunday's game. The 2022 first-rounder has 40 tackles (17 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery through the first six games of the regular season.

Hemingway (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Hemingway was unable to play against the Bills in Week 6 while in the league's concussion protocol. He strung together a DNP-LP-FP practice log during Week 7 prep, and he's cleared protocol after passing tests administered by an independent neurologist. Hemingway's return will bolster the Raiders' defensive line, with Thomas Booker and Folorunso Fatukasi reverting to rotational roles.

Jones may log fewer touches in Week 7 against Indianapolis on Sunday, as fellow RB Jordan Mason (thumb) is questionable to suit up, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

After logging a modest 12 touches in Minnesota's season-opening win over Green Bay, Jones has taken on a massive workload in Mason's absence. From Week 2 to 5, Jones averaged 21.3 carries and 3.0 receptions per contest, logging 442 total yards and a touchdown during that span. However, Mason would almost certainly cut into that workload if he's active Sunday given that he carried 15 times for 59 yards and a TD in his lone appearance this season Week 1. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to wait until Sunday to get a better read on the situation, as Mason -- who is still on IR -- will need to be activated Saturday in order to be eligible to play against the Colts on Sunday.

Cisse (shoulder) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Cisse logged three consecutive limited practice sessions during Week 7 prep. Despite not logging a full session, Cisse managed to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest. The cornerback is all set to suit up at outside cornerback opposite Keisean Nixon for the divisional showdown with the Lions.

Nwangwu (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Nwangwu started Week 7 prep with consecutive DNPs before upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session. The sudden upgrade to full participation is perplexing, but likely means the kick returner and depth running back will be capable of suiting up for the Jets' divisional bout against the Dolphins on Sunday.

Winston (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Winston has missed the Titans' last two games due to a quad injury, but he ended Week 7 prep with a full practice, giving him momentum toward a return for Sunday's home tilt. If Winston is cleared to play, then Tony Adams (ankle) would revert to a rotational role in the secondary.

Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Washington logged three limited sessions in Week 7 prep. The defensive lineman's practice participation looks better than Week 6, when he missed consecutive sessions to end the week, but it remains unclear if he is set to suit up for Sunday's game. If Washington must miss consecutive weeks, Aeneas Peebles and John Jenkins will likely see more rotational defensive snaps in Sunday's contest.

Sneed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Sneed's practice reps were limited all week while the veteran safety managed a lingering knee issue. He's been tagged as questionable for each of the Chiefs' last two games but was cleared to play in Week 6 against the Chargers, when he logged five tackles (four solo), one pass defense and one forced fumble. Christian Roland-Wallace and Kristian Fulton would both be in line for more snaps defensively if Sneed does not play.

Mumpfield could get a significant bump in opportunity Sunday in Week 7 against Las Vegas since Davante Adams (hamstring) is on IR and Puka Nacua (calf) is questionable to play, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

The Rams have so far suggested that Nacua's injury is minor, but he's officially questionable for Sunday. Meanwhile, Adams is out a minimum of four games. Quarterback Matthew Stafford will therefore likely look for another wideout to step up, and Mumpfield figures to get an opportunity to produce. When Nacua was out Weeks 2 and 3, Mumpfield hovered around a 70 percent offensive snap share, and he had a big performance against Denver, posting a 4-93-1 receiving line on eight targets. With that said, wideouts Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell could also be primed for increased roles, and Stafford may give more attention than usual to tight ends Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen.

Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Smith popped up on Thursday's practice report as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. He did not practice Friday, and it appears his injury is severe enough for him to miss his first game of the season. Smith has seen little work offensively, but his absence means Nikko Remigio and Emmett Johnson will handle return duties on kickoffs and punts. Smith's next chance to play is Week 8 against Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1.