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Hubbard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Hubbard didn't practice in any capacity this week after injuring his ankle last Sunday against Tampa Bay. While Hubbard is out of the mix for at least one game, D'Onta Foreman is poised to lead Carolina's backfield in Atlanta, while Raheem Blackshear could see increased reps and bump up to the No. 2 role. Hubbard's next chance to play will come Week 9 on the road against Cincinnati.

Elliott (knee/thigh) is not expected to suit up Sunday versus the Bears, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Elliott is reportedly expected to miss some time due to a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and thigh bruise, though coach Mike McCarthy wouldn't rule him out entirely, saying the 27-year-old has a chance to play Sunday as long as he can practice Saturday, per Hill. That means for the status of Elliott, who began the week with back-to-back missed practices, reports out of Dallas on Saturday could be more significant than Friday's actual injury report, as long as the latter doesn't officially rule him out. Whether Elliott is sidelined or active while limited, Tony Pollard figures to benefit from increased backfield opportunities.

Hubbard (ankle) is not practicing Friday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Hubbard hasn't practiced in any capacity since injuring his ankle during last Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. Friday's official injury report will provide Hubbard with an official game designation for Sunday's contest against Atlanta, but it certainly looks like he's trending in the wrong direction. If Hubbard is inactive Week 8 or even limited, D'Onta Foreman will have a clear path to leading Carolina's backfield.

Mack could garner some snaps in the Broncos' backfield in Week 8 against the Jaguars, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Mack was signed to the Broncos' active roster Monday after the team acquired him from the 49ers' practice squad, and head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Friday that the running back is "definitely an option" to play Sunday versus Jacksonville. Mack will likely operate as the third fiddle behind Melvin Gordon and Latavius Murray in Week 8, greatly limiting his upside.

Drake rushed seven times for 62 yards and brought in all four targets for five yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-22 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Gus Edwards exited the game early with a hamstring injury that apparently doesn't seem serious per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun, which gave Drake some extra opportunities that he put to good use. The veteran back finished second to Edwards in rushing yards and also recorded a five-yard game-tying touchdown grab in the third quarter for his second score of the season overall. If Edwards is limited in any way for the Week 9 road matchup versus the Saints on Monday night, Nov. 7, Drake could certainly be a beneficiary once again.

Edwards did not suffer a serious hamstring injury in Thursday's 27-22 win over the Buccaneers according to initial evaluations, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Edwards was forced out of the game midway through the fourth quarter and did not return. He'll undergo more tests Friday, which should provide more clarity as to the severity of his injury. However, if the initial diagnosis is accurate, Edwards could have a chance to suit up in Week 9 against the Saints.

Edwards suffered a right hamstring injury in Thursday's game against the Buccaneers and is questionable to return.

Edwards was on the field for the first time this season in Week 7 after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered prior to the 2021 campaign. He was questionable for Week 8 after logging limited practices throughout the short week leading up to the matchup against Tampa Bay and had managed to pick up 65 yards on 11 carries before suffering the hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter. The extent of the issue is unclear, but Kenyan Drake will take over as the top rusher in Baltimore's backfield for the time being.

Edwards (knee) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Buccaneers.

Edwards was listed as questionable for the contest after being deemed a limited practice participant Monday through Wednesday, but he'll give it go Thursday. Barring any setbacks, he should continue to head a Baltimore backfield that also includes Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill. In his return to action this past Sunday against the Browns from a lengthy layoff due to a knee injury that cost him the entire 2021 campaign, Edwards paced the Ravens' Week 7 ground game, recording 16 carries for 66 yards and two TDs. Though he figures to yield some touches to Drake and Hill, Edwards should be involved enough Thursday to retain fantasy utility in his second game of the season.

Jacobs (foot) remained limited at practice Thursday, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Jacobs also was limited Wednesday, but so far there's been nothing to suggest that he's in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Saints. A return to a full practice Friday would support that notion and likely result in the running back heading into the weekend minus a Week 8 injury designation.

Williams (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Williams and No. 1 running back James Conner (ribs) are attempting to put an end to two-game absences due to their respective injuries. After both managed a pair of capped sessions so far this week, Arizona's backfield is drawing closer to some normalcy. Ultimately, Friday's practice report could reveal if one or both of Conner and Williams are able to join Eno Benjamin at the position Sunday in Minnesota. If all three are active, though, Williams seemingly would be relegated to the No. 3 spot behind Conner and Benjamin.