NFL Player News

Ollison (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.

The 25-year-old was questionable with the quad issue but is ready to play in the season finale. Ollison figures to see limited opportunities Sunday behind Mike Davis and Cordarrelle Patterson in the backfield.

Akers (Achilles) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

The 22-year-old was activated from injured reserve Dec. 25 and was inactive for the past two games, but he'll make his season debut after recovering from the Achilles injury he suffered in July. Sony Michel is expected to lead the Rams' backfield again Sunday, and Akers is set to be eased in before potentially taking on a larger workload in the playoffs.

Walter is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

As is La'Mical Perine, which sets the stage for Michael Carter, Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson to handle the Jets' backfield duties in Week 18.

Harris (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Harris was forced out of last weekend's blowout win over the Jaguars with a hamstring issue, but it's something that he downplayed afterward and he'll be available Sunday on the heels of a full week of limited practices. Assuming no setbacks with his hamstring, Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson are in line to share the Patriots' early-down work versus Miami, while Brandon Bolden handles his usual change-of-pace duties.

Conner (heel) is listed as active Sunday versus the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The Cardinals ruled out Chase Edmonds (ribs/toe) ahead of Week 18 action, but a cloud hung over Conner's ability to suit up after missing back-to-back games due to a heel injury. Conner managed limited practices Wednesday through Friday, which was enough to allow him to return. Arizona has a chance to win the NFC West with a win and a Rams loss, so coach Kliff Kingsbury may leand on Conner as he did prior to his recent absence. When Edmonds sat out Weeks 10-14 due to a high-ankle sprain, Conner averaged 20.8 touches for 99.8 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring five TDs in four outings. If Conner can't handle such a workload, though, Eno Benjamin and Jonathan Ward are the next players up at running back.

Jacobs (ribs) is expected to play Sunday night against the Chargers, Taylor Bisciotti of NFL Network reports.

Jacobs is officially listed as questionable for the contest, so his status is nonetheless worth confirming ahead of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If he is indeed in uniform versus Los Angeles, Jacobs would be in line to head the Raiders' Week 18 backfield, with Peyton Barber and Jalen Richard available to spell him and work in complementary roles. For those looking to secure a contingency plan just to be safe, Barber is worth considering.

McFarland (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game at Baltimore, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

McFarland was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday but won't be active for the final game of the regular season. The 22-year-old has appeared in only two games this season and has three carries for three yards and one catch for 11 yards.

Mack (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Mack has not played since Week 8, when Deon Jackson jumped him on the depth chart. Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines will continue to serve as the team's primary backs.

Jefferson (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Packers.

Jefferson hasn't suited up since Week 15 against the Cardinals. With D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds and Godwin Igwebuike ahead of Jefferson on the running back positional depth chart, the Lions will use the roster space at another position Sunday against the Packers.

Johnson is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Johnson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, and with Kareem Hunt (ankle) inactive, the stage is set for Johnson to be available to work behind Nick Chubb in the Browns' Week 18 backfield, with Demetric Felton on hand in reserve.