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Igwebuike played all 12 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Cardinals.

Igwebuike has been active ahead of Anthony McFarland as the Steelers' No. 3 running back for both of the past two games, but he hasn't taken any snaps on offense in either contest. The 29-year-old will likely continue to see most of his time on special teams, where he contributes on coverage units and as the team's kickoff returner.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Pacheco will be held out Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder contusion, Sports Radio 810 WHB Kansas City reports.

Pacheco's injury doesn't sound like one that typically causes players to miss games, but fantasy managers should nonetheless track his practice participation throughout the week. He took on a larger role on passing downs with Jerick McKinnon (groin) out the past two games, though Pacheco's final snap share (70 percent) in a loss to the Packers this past Sunday was affected by a fourth-quarter ejection for throwing a punch. He still finished with his second-largest snap share of the season -- behind the 78 percent share he handled in a Week 12 win over Las Vegas -- and he ended with 21 touches for 123 yards and a touchdowns. Pacheco could cede some work on passing downs if McKinnon is back for this Sunday's game against the Bills, but the game's projected high scoring total makes Pacheco a solid option in fantasy lineup this week, assuming he's able to overcome his shoulder issue.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen declined to provide an update on Taylor's (thumb) status Wednesday and was non-committal on the running back's availability for Sunday's game in Cincinnati, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Taylor underwent surgery on his right thumb last week, with Colts owner Jim Irsay estimating that the running back would miss two or three games. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network later filed a report Sunday suggesting that Taylor could miss closer to 3-to-5 weeks, which may leave Zack Moss as Indianapolis' lead back throughout the fantasy playoffs. Moss played 94 percent of snaps in an overtime win over the Titans this past Sunday, though he failed to match his impressive production as a starter earlier this season, as he finished with 21 touches for 57 yards. Moss likely will fill in for Taylor again versus the Bengals, even if the Colts aren't quite ready to make any declarations about Taylor's status early in the week.

Edwards-Helaire carried the ball twice for six yards and caught one of his two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Packers.

Edwards-Helaire played 17 of the Chiefs' 67 offensive snaps Sunday in relief of starter Isiah Pacheco with fellow running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) sidelined. The veteran was unable to get much going while the Chiefs' offense struggled in the contest. Edwards-Helaire's minimal output on limited touches should keep him off the fantasy radar as anything more than an insurance policy behind Pacheco with McKinnon out. The Chiefs are set to host the Bills in Week 14.

The Chargers signed Dotson to their practice squad Tuesday.

Dotson will stick around with Chargers after being waived from the active roster Saturday. The 24-year-old carried the ball four times for six yards in four games played this season and will now wait for an opportunity to be elevated off the practice squad.

The Packers signed Drake to their practice squad Tuesday.

In a corresponding move, Green Bay cut fellow running back James Robinson from the practice squad. Drake may take a week or two to acclimate himself to a new offense, but he'll provide depth to a backfield that currently is without Aaron Jones, who has missed the past two games due to an MCL sprain. On the season, Drake has three touches for 31 yards from scrimmage in two games for the Ravens.

Elliott (thigh) was removed from the Patriots' second Week 14 injury report Tuesday.

Elliott was included on Monday's estimated injury report as limited due to a thigh injury, which now appears to have been a precautionary measure. The Patriots did get on the practice field Tuesday, but Rhamondre Stevenson predictably wasn't among those present after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the running back was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain. Because Stevenson almost certainly will be ruled out ahead of Thursday's game at Pittsburgh, Elliott should get a chance to lead New England's backfield in Week 14. Through 12 games this season, Elliott has averaged 3.8 yards on his 112 carries, hauled in 24 of 31 targets for 154 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.

Bigsby played two offensive snaps during Monday's 34-31 loss to the Bengals.

It's just the second time this season the rookie third-round pick didn't receive a carry, as D'Ernest Johnson has settled in as Jacksonville's No. 2 tailback the past few weeks. Travis Etienne remains locked in as the starter, leaving Bigsby in a depth role heading into the final month-plus of the campaign.

The Packers are expected to sign Drake, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

It's unclear if Drake will join the active roster or practice squad, but he'll nonetheless provide depth to a backfield that hasn't had Aaron Jones available the last two games due to a sprained MCL. AJ Dillon has paced the backfield in Jones' stead, and Patrick Taylor and practice-squad member James Robinson have got in the mix as well. As for Drake, he made two appearances for the Ravens this season back in Weeks 3 and 5, totaling three touches for 31 yards from scrimmage.

Harris didn't take part in Tuesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Harris wasn't included on Pittsburgh's practice estimate Monday, so his addition one day later is somewhat concerning ahead of Thursday's game against the Patriots. He hasn't missed a game in his two-plus seasons as a pro, however. If Harris is limited or sidelined Thursday, Jaylen Warren could take on a workhorse role for the Steelers.