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Conner will remain the Cardinals' lead running back Monday versus the Rams after the team opted not to activate Chase Edmonds (ankle) from injured reserve, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

The Cards designated Edmonds to return from IR on Thursday, opening a 21-day window in which to get him back on the active roster. With Edmonds not yet recovered from the high-ankle sprain he sustained back in Week 9 at San Francisco, he'll miss a fourth consecutive contest. In the previous three outings as the unquestioned top RB for Arizona, Conner earned at least 81 percent of snaps en route to averaging 20.3 touches for 91.3 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown per game.

Mattison (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Mattison reverted to a complementary role Week 14 versus the Steelers with Dalvin Cook back on the field, and he's now entered COVID-19 protocols. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Mattison tested positive for the virus. Veteran tailback Wayne Gallman was claimed off waivers to bolster Minnesota's depth at running back in the meantime.

Huntley was placed on the Eagles' practice squad COVID-19 list Monday.

Huntley will need to produce back-to-back negative tests at least 24 hours apart or complete a 10-day quarantine before he is able to return to team facilities. The second-year pro hasn't appeared in any games for the Eagles this season, so his potential absence shouldn't affect their gameday plans.

Hasty caught all three of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Bengals.

Elijah Mitchell (concussion/knee) was held out of action, so Jeff Wilson (13-56-0) and Deebo Samuel (8-37-1) took over rushing duties while Hasty handled the receiving work out of the backfield as expected. Wilson's return from injured reserve back in Week 10 has pigeonholed Hasty into a primarily receiving backup role in games where Mitchell is sidelined. The 24-year-old shouldn't make much noise in fantasy circles heading into Week 15's matchup with the Falcons.

The Cardinals didn't activate Edmonds (ankle) off injured reserve, meaning he'll remain out for Monday's game against the Rams, Darren Uban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The 25-year-old unofficially was a game-time decision for Monday's contest and will end up missing his fourth consecutive game. Edmonds was designated to return from injured reserve Dec. 9, so there's still over two weeks remaining in his 21-day practice window during which he can be activated. James Conner will continue to lead Arizona's backfield in Monday's divisional matchup, while Eno Benjamin works in a secondary role.

Ollison rushed five times for 23 yards during Sunday's 29-21 win over the Panthers.

Ollison remains firmly behind Cordarrelle Patterson and Mike Davis, but he appears to have solidified himself as the No. 3 option after the Falcons waived Wayne Gallman. Across his last three appearances, the third-year pro has 16 rushing attempts for 64 yards and three catches for eight yards. However, while Atlanta's offense is reliant on its running backs, Ollison likely doesn't warrant any fantasy consideration as long as the aforementioned duo is healthy.

Ogunbowale caught two of three targets for five yards during Sunday's 20-0 loss to the TItans.

It's the first time since Week 9 that Ogunbowale received a touch or played more than one offensive snap. The 27-year-old remains a non-factor in Jacksonville's offense and mostly contributes on special teams.

Clement carried the ball 13 times for 44 yards and caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over Washington.

With Tony Pollard (foot) sidelined, Clement stepped in as Dallas' No. 2 running back and actually saw one more touch than Ezekiel Elliott, but neither RB was efficient. It's not yet clear if Pollard will be ready to return Week 15 against the Giants, so Clement again could find himself with a fairly substantial role in the offense.

Jones rushed six times for 10 yards while catching his only target for 19 yards during Sunday's 30-9 win over the Jets.

After being a healthy scratch Week 13, the absence of Mark Ingram (COVID-19) seemingly threw Jones back into the mix. However, Alvin Kamara ended up commanding the vast majority the workload en route to 31 total touches. Even if Ingram remains sidelined Week 15 against Tampa Bay, Jones isn't likely to serve in anything more than a reserve role.

Igwebuike rushed eight times for 25 yards during Sunday's 38-10 loss to Denver

Igwebuike seemed to be in store for a large role -- particularly as a receiver -- in the absence of D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and Jamaal Williams (COVID-19), especially with Jermar Jefferson hobbled by the flu plus an ankle injury. While Igwebuike got the starting nod, Detroit didn't target any running backs in the passing game before the final drive despite trailing for the majority of the game. Making matters worse was that a large amount of garbage time allowed him to ultimately be out-touched, 8-13, by Craig Reynolds. However, because any of Swift, Williams or Jefferson could be back in the mix as soon as Week 15 against Arizona, it's possible neither Igwebuike or Craig Reynolds will be worthy of further fantasy consideration in most leagues.