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Ollison (quadriceps) is questionable to return Sunday against the Bills, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Ollison rushed three times for 19 yards before leaving the game with the apparent quadriceps injury. If he is unable to return, Mike Davis and Cordarrelle Patterson will be the only healthy running backs available for the Falcons.

Gordon (thumb/hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

The same applies to fellow RB Javonte Williams (knee), with the two players once again in line to share backfield work. A Week 17 bounce-back opportunity could be on tap for both backs (who each carried just seven times last weekend versus the Raiders) against a Chargers defense that's allowing an average of 140.3 rushing yards per game to date.

Williams (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

So is fellow running back Melvin Gordon (thumb/hip). As a result, the duo is in line to once again share backfield work Sunday, with a Week 17 bounce-back opportunity on tap for both players (who put up modest production last weekend versus the Raiders) against a Chargers defense that's allowing an average of 140.3 rushing yards per game to date.

Mitchell (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

Making his first appearance since Week 13, Mitchell may have some conditioning issues considering he dealt with a concussion and a knee injury during that stretch. Still, he's been the most effective 49ers running back by a long shot this season, averaging 4.6 yards on his 165 carries, reeling in 17 of 18 targets for 126 yards and scoring five touchdowns on the ground in nine appearances. Fellow RB Jeff Wilson ran for 4.4 yards per rush during Mitchell's three-game absence, so Mitchell could yield some reps to the former if he's not yet in top form.

Carter won't return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after suffering a concussion, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Prior to being forced out of the contest, Carter had recorded three carries for 54 yards and one catch for nine yards. In his absence, Austin Walter and Ty Johnson will handle the Jets' Week 17 backfield duties.

Carter is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Prior to that, Carter had logged three carries for 54 yards and one catch for nine yards. Next up for the Jets' Week 17 carries in his absence are Austin Walter and Ty Johnson.

Ahmed is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

With Ahmed inactive Sunday and the odd man out in Miami's backfield for now, the team's Week 17 running back corps will be led by Duke Johnson, Myles Gaskin and Phillip Lindsay.

Mack (coach's decision) will not play Sunday against the Raiders.

Mack has not played since Week 8 against the Titans. He'll work to earn a chance to suit up in Week 18 against the Jaguars.

Perine (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.

Perine will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive week. With Perine unavailable and Tevin Coleman sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols, the Jets' backfield will consist of Michael Carter, Ty Johnson and Austin Walter.

Akers (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Even though Akers was listed as questionable despite being a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, head coach Sean McVay made it clear heading into the weekend that the running back wasn't in line to make his season debut. Since being restored to the 53-man roster Dec. 25, Akers has now been inactive for two straight games, but he hasn't experienced any reported setbacks in his recovery from the surgery he underwent in July to address a torn Achilles' tendon. McVay indicated that Akers will likely be cleared to play in the Jan. 9 regular-season finale versus the 49ers, though the 22-year-old may not fill a major role behind lead back Sony Michel.