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Gordon (thumb/hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

The veteran running back was characterized Saturday as likely to play, and that prognosis has proven to be correct. Backfield mate Javonte Williams (knee) is also active Sunday, leaving the duo to likely operate in its usual highly effective timeshare against a Bengals defense allowing an NFL-low 81.3 rushing yards per game on the road.

Brightwell is questionable to return after suffering a neck injury in Sunday's game against Dallas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Brightwell suffered the injury in the first half on a special teams play. He has recorded only one rushing attempt and one reception across 12 games this season, so his absence isn't likely to have a major effect on the Giants' offense.

Huntley was activated from the Eagles' practice squad COVID-19 list Sunday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Huntley's activation comes after Miles Sanders (ankle) and Jordan Howard (knee) were already cleared for Tuesday against Washington. The second-year running back will likely remain on the practice squad moving forward, unless new injuries pop up in the Eagles' running back unit.

Clement is expected to play some snaps on offense Sunday against the Giants while serving as the No. 3 back behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard (foot), Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Clement elevated to the No. 2 role for last week's win over Washington while Pollard sat out with a torn plantar fascia in his left foot, finishing the day with 13 carries for 44 yards to go with one two-yard reception. Though Clement hasn't typically had a role in the game plan when both Elliott and Pollard are active, since the latter two have been nursing injuries of late, the Wisconsin product looks like he'll get a couple reps in an effort to lessen their workloads. Clement is still unlikely to see enough touches to make for a reliable fantasy option, even in most deeper leagues.

Ahmed is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

As is fellow running back Myles Gaskin, after both players were activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. With Phillip Lindsay (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Malcolm Brown (quad/IR-R) unavailable for the contest, we'd expect Gaskin to head Miami's Week 15 backfield, with Ahmed and Duke Johnson candidates to mix in. With that in mind, Ahmed is a hit-or-miss fantasy option Sunday versus New York.

Gaskin is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Gaskin, along with fellow running back Salvon Ahmed, was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, which sets the stage for the duo to be part of a Week 15 backfield that also includes Duke Johnson. Meanwhile, Phillip Lindsay (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Malcolm Brown (quad/IR-R) are unavailable for the contest. Gaskin thus figures to continue to head the Dolphins' ground game Sunday, a role that resulting in him logging 15 carries for 44 yard and two catches for five yards the last time the Dolphins played, back in a Dec. 5 win over the Giants.

Perine is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

As is Ty Johnson, which sets the stage for Michael Carter, Tevin Coleman and Austin Walter to handle the Jets' Week 15 backfield duties.

Benjamin (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday in Detroit.

Not only is James Conner able to play through an ankle injury that contained him to one limited session during Week 15 prep, Chase Edmonds is returning to the lineup after sitting out four games due to a high ankle sprain. With the pair able to handle all the snaps from scrimmage and Jonathan Ward set for his customary role on special teams, a roster crunch will leave Benjamin in street clothes for the seventh time this season, marking his first absence since Week 8.

Breida's teammate Zack Moss will be a healthy inactive for the third time in four weeks Sunday.

Devin Singletary should lead the backfield in carries, not to mention the team has a running quarterback in Josh Allen, but expect Breida to be sprinkled into the offense both as an occasional runner and pass catcher. Perhaps a longshot touchdown in a game the Bills are heavily favored in would provide some assistance to those deeply desperate for running back points.

Singletary's teammate Zack Moss will be a healthy inactive for the third time in four weeks Sunday.

Singletary saw 83 percent of the offensive snaps and totaled 89 yards from scrimmage in the overtime loss to Tampa Bay last week with Moss out, even though he only had four rushing attempts. Expect Singletary to lead the Buffalo backfield once again, though the game script in Buffalo is all over the board from week to week. He could see more carries than usual -- certainly more than four -- with Moss out again and with running quarterback Josh Allen hobbled by a foot injury.