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Williams (thigh), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, is expected to play barring a pregame setback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Williams looks poised to put an end to a two-game absence after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday. He'll likely step back in as Detroit's No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift, a role that has translated to double-digit touches in all but one of his seven appearances this season.

Murray (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Ravens will release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, at which point Murray's availability should be confirmed. Before spraining his left ankle Week 6 and missing the team's last three games, Murray had been serving as the Ravens' lead back. After his absence, however, Murray may find himself in a timeshare with Devonta Freeman.

The Bears downgraded Williams to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a calf injury, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

Williams injured his left knee Week 8 against the 49ers and missed the Bears' last game on Nov. 8 at Pittsburgh. Following Chicago's Week 10 bye, he returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, but he upgraded to full Thursday and remained as such to cap Week 11 prep. With his downgrade Saturday, Williams appears as if he'll be among the Bears' inactives when the list is released about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. In the event that happens, Khalil Herbert and Ryan Nall will be the RB options behind starter David Montgomery.

Bawden has been elevated from the Jets' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against Miami.

Bawden joined New York's practice squad in September and will be added to the active roster for a second straight week. He played just two offensive snaps in last week's loss to Buffalo.

Scott will return to a backup role Sunday against the Saints after Miles Sanders (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Scott failed to record any carries across the first six weeks of the season but totaled 33 carries for 181 yards and two touchdowns across the last three games while filling in for Sanders. However, Sanders should reclaim his role as the lead back now that he's healthy, while Scott and Jordan Howard should compete for secondary duties.

Williams will likely have to split touches in Sunday's game against the Cowboys after Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Although Edwards-Helaire is questionable for Sunday's Week 11 matchup, it wouldn't be surprising to see him take the field. While Williams will likely continue to play a role in Kansas City's backfield after he played effectively in Edwards-Helaire's absence across the last five weeks, he'll have less upside since the second-year pro will presumably take on a starting role in his return.

Jones (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL media's transactions page.

Jones is back on the roster just in time for an intriguing opportunity Sunday in Philadelphia, as workhorse Alvin Kamara (knee) has been ruled out. While Mark Ingram is expected to get the starting nod in Kamara's absence, Jones is slated to work as his top backup ahead of special teams contributor Dwayne Washington. Jones averaged a respectable 4.1 yards per carry on 19 attempts in four games prior to injuring his ankle.

Sanders (ankle) was activated from IR on Saturday, paving the way for him to play Sunday against the Saints.

Sanders was Philadelphia's primary backfield option on early downs prior to getting hurt in Week 7 against the Raiders. Jordan Howard and Boston Scott have filled the gap effectively during Sanders' absence, with the latter likely to stick around as Philadelphia's primary goal-line option. Sanders hadn't scored a touchdown before getting hurt, but he remains the most explosive option in the Eagles' backfield, though he'll have an unappealing matchup in his return against a Saints defense that's allowing a league-low 72.9 rushing yards per game.

Edwards-Helaire (knee) was activated from IR on Saturday. He's now listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

While Edwards-Helaire's questionable tag will make his status worth monitoring, he's expected to play, as the Chiefs would not have activated him if they didn't intend to use him Sunday. According to Ed Werder of ESPN, Edwards-Helaire is expected to start against Dallas, but Darrel Williams will continue to have a role in the offense.

The Browns have waived Kelly, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Kelly was just activated off Cleveland's reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. With Nick Chubb, D'Ernest Johnson and Demetric Felton all healthy, Kelly was the odd-man out in the backfield.