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Moss could move to a timeshare or backup role Week 5 against the Titans with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) listed as questionable for Sunday's game.

Taylor still needs to be activated from the reserve/PUP list, but a decision on adding him to the active roster will come Saturday. If Taylor is activated and deemed healthy enough to play, it's not clear how much playing time he'll get. Moss could work anywhere from a small backup role to being the primary running back again if Taylor is eased into action.

The Colts list Taylor (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Taylor was able to practice fully this week, but in order for the running back to play this weekend, the Colts must activate him from the reserve/PUP list ahead of Saturday's deadline to do so in advance of Week 5 action. Per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star when asked if Taylor would play Sunday, coach Shane Steichen said, "We'll see." The fact that Taylor has been deemed questionable by the team suggests that it's not a lock that he'll be activated to face Tennessee, but if he does end up suiting up he'd reenter a backfield that's been led capably out of the gate by Zack Moss, a context that could potentially result in an initial timeshare.

Ingram (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Ingram missed Wednesday's practice before managing back-to-back limited sessions to wrap up Week 5 prep. It remains to be seen whether or not his absence is contained to one game or extends to two, but his availability won't be confirmed until 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If Ingram is sidelined again, Emari Demercado will serve as the Cardinals' No. 2 running back behind James Conner.

Barkley remained limited at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Miami, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The combination of a 'questionable' tag and three straight limited practices gives Barkley a real chance to play, whereas last week he was a long shot heading into Monday Night Football. If nothing else, the schedule is more favorable for fantasy managers this week, with Big Blue scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff in Miami. There's a chance Barkley plays less than usual if he suits up, as it'll be his first game back from a right high-ankle sprain and could feature an additional challenge in the form of hot weather in southern Florida. On top of that, the Giants have ruled out their starting left tackle (Andrew Thomas - hamstring), starting center (John Michael Schmitz - shoulder) and top interior O-line backup (Shane Lemieux - groin).

Stevenson (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after practicing in a limited fashion this week.

Stevenson is one of 10 players listed as questionable by New England, but the fact that the running back practiced all week would seem to give him a solid chance of being available for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If, however, Stevenson ends up limited or out this weekend, added Week 5 opportunities would be available for Ezekiel Elliott, with Ty Montgomery available in a change-of-pace role.

Gibbs (hamstring) was added to Detroit's injury report Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.

Gibbs was a limited practice participant Friday after not being listed the previous two days. It's worrisome for fantasy managers, especially given that it's a hamstring injury and Gibbs relies on his speed to make an impact off the bench behind lead back David Montgomery. If the rookie ends up inactive ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, the Lions can turn to Craig Reynolds and/or Zonovan Knight behind Montgomery.

Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.

The undrafted rookie was designated Wednesday to return from injured reserve and has since been a full participant in practice. Having missed the minimum four games, Mitchell could make his NFL regular-season debut this Sunday, though there's also a chance he'll be inactive even if he's healthy enough. If the Ravens call up Melvin Gordon from the practice squad again, it'll be a strong sign that Mitchell either isn't expected to play or won't see much playing time.

Hill (foot/hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.

Hill missed Week 3 with turf toe before returning for a Week 4 win over the Browns and taking three carries for 33 yards. The addition of a hamstring injury doesn't seem to seriously threaten his availability for Sunday, but Hill may not get a lot of playing time even if he's active. Gus Edwards and Melvin Gordon both played more than Hill in Week 4, and rookie Keaton Mitchell (shoulder) is eligible to come off injured reserve for Sunday's game.

Brightwell (ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Dolphins, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Brightwell was hobbled at practice during the week, but the ankle issue he's dealing with won't be severe enough to keep him out in Week 5. His projected role depends almost squarely on the availability of Saquon Barkley, who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury of his own.

Barkley (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Miami, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Barkley has been operating under practice restrictions the last two weeks as he recovers from a high right-ankle sprain that he sustained Week 2 at Arizona. So far, he's missed two contests due to the injury, and coach Brian Daboll told Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic on Friday that Barkley's status for Week 5 may come down to a game-time decision. The Giants have a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, so his availability, or lack thereof, will become known about 90 minutes beforehand. If Barkley is limited or out this weekend, Matt Breida again will lead the team's backfield, with Gary Brightwell on hand for any RB reps that linger.