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Henry, who is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday on his fractured right foot, is expected to be out 6-to-10 weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, head coach Mike Vrabel declined to put an official timeline on Henry's recovery, though it's safe to say that the star running back is out indefinitely. The estimate put forth by Rapoport indicates that Henry has a chance to return before the end of the season, but for now, Tennessee will need to find a way to fill the void created by the looming absence of one of the NFL's leading MVP candidates. Jeremy McNichols and Dontrell Hilliard currently are the team's top in-house options, but the franchise is expected to add at least one more back to the roster in short order.

With Derrick Henry slated to undergo foot surgery, McNichols is in line for added work in the coming weeks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

While the Titans didn't offer a timetable for Henry's potential return to action, he'll presumably miss extended time. At this stage, the team has McNichols and Dontrell Hilliard on hand and backfield reinforcements figure to arrive soon, potentially via a trade in advance of Tuesday's deadline. With that in mind, McNichols' exact role and volume in Henry's absence is to be determined, but in the short-term at least, he's in line for added touches.

Henry (foot) will undergo surgery Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Henry broke his fifth metatarsal bone during Sunday's overtime win over the Colts. While coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that the 27-year-old doesn't yet have a timetable for his return, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the running back could miss the remainder of the season. Jeremy McNichols is in line for an expanded role in Henry's absence, while the Titans reportedly will host Adrian Peterson for a tryout this week.

Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that he expects McCaffrey (hamstring) to practice Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. "Hopefully we can get [McCaffrey] back soon," Rhule said. "If it's not this week, hopefully it will be next week."

If McCaffrey is indeed able to log at least a limited session Wednesday, it will represent a notable step in the right direction. The star running back still has yet to officially be designated for a return from IR, and he's now missed five straight games due to his strained hamstring. Wednesday's first official practice report of the week stands to bring a more substantial update on McCaffrey's recovery progress.

Snell hauled in his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Browns.

Snell wasn't on the field for any offensive snaps in the Steelers' Week 6 win over the Seahawks, but he played three offensive snaps against Cleveland. However, his snap count lagged behind fellow depth options Anthony McFarland and Kalen Ballage.

Robinson (heel) is expected to be day-to-day after the results of Monday's tests, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Robinson only handled four carries for 22 yards before being forced out of Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Seahawks due to a bruised heel. It's a major relief for fantasy managers to hear that the standout running back has escaped a severe injury, but his availability for Week 9 nonetheless appears less than certain. In the event that Robinson isn't able to get healthy in time for next Sunday's matchup against Buffalo, Carlos Hyde would be the likely favorite to lead Jacksonville's backfield.

McFarland rushed once for one yard in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Browns.

McFarland made his season debut after missing the first six games with a knee injury, but he was on the field for just seven offensive snaps. Although he saw slightly more playing time than Kalen Ballage and Benny Snell, he has limited fantasy upside behind lead back Najee Harris.

McNichols could be in line for a bigger role due to Derrick Henry's foot injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Titans are waiting for official word on the extent of the damage to Henry's foot. Regardless of whether he is ruled out for the rest of the season, it appears that the NFL's rushing leader could be in line for a lengthy absence. McNichols has served as the Titans' No. 2 back for the entire season, though he has only seven rushing attempts across eight games. It's also possible that the team searches for help outside the organization at the trade deadline, particularly given that Darrynton Evans (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign.

Dallas rushed once for six yards in Sunday's 31-7 win over the Jaguars.

Dallas handled just two offensive snaps. The second-year running back has played more than three offensive snaps just twice this season, but he continues to make an impact on kick returns. Barring a slew of injuries, Dallas' role isn't expected to change.

Penny rushed seven times for seven yards in Sunday's 31-7 win over the Jaguars.

Penny finished second on the team in carries behind Alex Collins (10), but he was brutally inefficient for the second straight week. In Week 7, he gained nine yards on six carries. Perhaps he's still getting back into the groove after a long injury layoff, but it's equally as likely that he's not going to become the player the Seahawks thought they were drafting in the first round back in 2018. He'll likely be a change-of-pace back again in Week 10 against the Packers.