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Wilson (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

The 24-year-old running back returned to practice this week after a shoulder injury landed him on injured reserve in Week 11, but it seems as if he's unlikely to suit up Sunday. Wilson would need to be activated to the Packers' active roster in order to suit up in Week 16, and assuming he doesn't play Sunday, Kenyan Drake could see increased opportunities in the team's RB room.

Jacobs (quadricep/illness) was a limited participant in practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

On a positive note, Jacobs was able to practice in some fashion Friday after sitting out Thursday's session and missing the Raiders' 63-21 win over the Chargers in Week 15. However, the running back is now dealing with an illness in addition to the quad injury, which further clouds his availability for Monday's game against the Chiefs. Interim head coach Antonio Pierce said earlier in the week that he believes Jacobs will most likely be ready to go Monday, but Saturday's injury report will provide a more concrete estimation of the running back's chances of playing.

Hunt (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans after participating fully in Friday's practice, Scott Petrak of The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Hunt has been playing through this groin injury for a while, so his limited participation in practice Wednesday and Thursday was likely just a case of load management for the veteran running back. He should occupy his usual role as the 1B option in Cleveland's backfield Sunday, as Jerome Ford (wrist) is also cleared to play after being limited in practice Wednesday.

Walker (shoulder) returned to practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tennessee, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Walker missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, after taking 22 touches for 112 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 20-17 win over the Eagles. His return to practice Friday -- and ability to play through the fourth quarter Monday -- would seem to hint at active status this Sunday, with further updates likely available from coach Pete Carroll and national NFL reporters alike.

Achane (toe) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cowboys, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Achane never took part in a full practice this week, but the Dolphins evidently came away encouraged enough from what they saw from the rookie in limited sessions Thursday and Friday to clear him for Sunday's contest. Since returning to action Week 13 following a one-game absence due to a knee issue, Achane hasn't played more than 59 percent of snaps in any of the ensuing three contests, but he's still produced 152 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries (4.6 average) to go with 11 catches for 84 yards during that stretch. Even though Raheem Mostert remains Option 1A out of the Miami backfield, the explosive Achane still sees enough touches to make for a high-upside weekly fantasy play.

Mostert (knee/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

As has been the case for the past several weeks, Mostert has had his practice workload managed while he contends with lower-body injuries, but the Dolphins never provided any indication he was at serious risk of missing Sunday's game against the Cowboys. After sitting out practices Wednesday and Thursday, Mostert took full reps Friday to guarantee his availability for Sunday. Mostert's top understudy, De'Von Achane (toe), has also avoided an injury designation despite being limited Thursday and Friday, but Mostert still shapes up as a strong fantasy option even if he continues to occupy the larger side of a timeshare with Achane out of the backfield. After finding paydirt twice on the ground in last week's 30-0 win over the Jets, Mostert is up to 20 touchdowns on the season, tying him with the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey for the NFL lead.

The Commanders signed Gore to their active roster Friday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Washington likely signed Gore to ensure depth at running back with Brian Robinson (hamstring) in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Gore is expected to serve as the Commanders' No. 3 RB in Week 16 behind both Antonio Gibson and Chris Rodriguez.

Taylor (thumb) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons after he was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday through Friday.

Wednesday's practice was merely a walk-through session, but Taylor was able to take all reps during more traditional practices Thursday and Friday and apparently cleared up any lingering concern about his ability to play through the surgically repaired thumb that had kept him sidelined for Indianapolis' previous three games. Prior to having his thumb surgery, Taylor had averaged 17.2 carries and 2.4 targets over his most recent five games, and he could return to that sort of robust workload in his first game back since the Colts may not have capable No. 2 back Zack Moss (forearm) available to spell him. Moss is officially listed as questionable for Week 16 after he exited early in last Saturday's 30-13 win over the Steelers with the forearm injury, but he didn't practice in any capacity this week and may be trending toward sitting out. If Moss is sidelined Week 16, the Colts would be left with Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson as depth options behind Taylor.

Homer (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Homer could be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he's gone from opening Chicago's week of practice with a DNP to logging back-to-back limited sessions Thursday and Friday. If the 25-year-old running back is unable to go in Week 16, the Bears would have a void to fill on special teams, as that's where Homer has played 203 of his 206 total snaps this year.

Moss (forearm) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Moss still has a chance to play despite being unable to practice all week after injuring his right forearm in last Saturday's 30-13 win over the Steelers. Even if Moss suits up Sunday, he'll likely be relegated to a backup role, as Jonathan Taylor (thumb) doesn't have an injury designation and will return from a three-game absence. In the each of the previous four games in which Taylor was available, Moss played 41 percent or fewer of offensive snaps. If Moss sits out Sunday, more opportunities could be available for depth backs Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson, though Taylor would still expected to dominate the snaps and touches.