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Dillon (groin) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Detroit, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

The Packers emerged from Sunday's win against the Chargers with known health concerns at running back after Aaron Jones (knee) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) got injured on the same possession. Dillon's appearance on Monday's practice report as a limited participant due to a groin issue thus was a surprise, but he was able to turned in capped walkthroughs Tuesday and Wednesday and put himself into a position to be available Week 12. If he's confirmed as active about 90 minutes before Thursday's 12:30 p.m. ET kickoff, Dillon likely will be Green Bay's top option out of the backfield, though Patrick Taylor and James Robinson also will be on hand for any backfield reps that linger.

Stevenson (back) isn't listed Wednesday on the Patriots' Week 12 injury report.

Stevenson briefly exited the Patriots' Week 10 loss to the Colts, but he returned to the contest and ended up parlaying his 46 snaps on offense into 20 carries for 88 yards and three catches on five targets for 14 yards. Following the Patriots' Week 11 bye, Stevenson has moved past his back issue and is in line to lead the backfield this weekend against the Giants.

Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Detroit, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

One day removed from head coach Matt LaFleur telling Ryan Wood of USA Today that Jones was "highly unlikely" to play Week 12, the running back indeed won't be available Thursday due to the sprained MCL that he suffered this past Sunday against the Chargers. After Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, the Packers are left with AJ Dillon as their potential lead runner, but he's listed as questionable due to a groin issue. If Dillon isn't able to go, the team's backfield will be down to Patrick Taylor and James Robinson.

Armah (hamstring) is listed as out for Thursday's game at the Cowboys.

Armah will sit out his second straight game in Week 12 as he nurses a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 10 at Seattle. The Commanders gave 2021 fourth-round tight end John Bates a season-high 44 offensive snaps in Week 11 with Armah out, suggesting Bates might be the prime beneficiary of Armah's absence in terms of playing time.

Walker (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the 49ers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Walker was expected to miss some time due to the oblique strain that he suffered Sunday versus the Rams, and he's now one step closer to sitting out his first game of the season. His status will be confirmed when Seattle releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. In Walker's expected absence against San Francisco, the Seahawks will likely turn their backfield over to rookie second-round pick Zach Charbonnet, with DeeJay Dallas and Kenny McIntosh in reserve. Walker's next chance for game action will come in another Thursday game Nov. 30 at Dallas.

The Commanders elevated Williams from their practice squad for Thursday's game at Dallas.

With Antonio Gibson (toe) banged up, Washington saw fit to call up Williams to provide some depth at running back in Week 12. It will be his first game this season, and as long as Brian Robinson is upright, Williams' path to playing time is narrow.

Dowdle (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Commanders.

Dowdle, who was deemed a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, has been tending to the ankle injury since Week 11 prep. He took a questionable tag into last Sunday's game against the Panthers, but he ultimately suited up and played 10 snaps in Dallas' 33-10 win. If he's able to play once again Thursday, Dowdle should continue to operate as the top backup to Tony Pollard.

The Giants will designate Gray (calf) for return from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The transaction will open a 21-day window during which the Giants can officially activate Gray before they'd have to shut him down for the rest of the year. Their injury reports this week will give an indication of whether he could suit up for Week 12.

The Packers signed Robinson from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Robinson spent about three weeks on Green Bay's practice squad spanning the second half of October and the first week of November. After the Packers backfield endured injuries to its top three options Sunday against the Chargers, Robinson was brought back to the practice squad and now will get a chance on the active roster. With Aaron Jones tending to a sprained MCL and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) on injured reserve, Robinson and Patrick Taylor seemingly will be the options behind AJ Dillon (groin) on Thursday in Detroit.

The Packers placed Wilson (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Wilson is now out for at least four games after injuring his shoulder during Sunday's win over the Chargers. Aaron Jones (knee) also left the game early and may now sit out Week 12 against Detroit, potentially leaving AJ Dillon (groin), Patrick Taylor and James Robinson as the Packers' backfield options. Even Dillon is banged up; he was listed as a limited practice participant Monday and Tuesday.